Automation Testing Jobs in Berkshire

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Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

slough, south east england, united kingdom
develop
Engineer to join its expanding engineering team in Farringdon. This full-time, on-site role involves designing and maintaining robust test automation frameworks, performing manual and automated testing, and collaborating closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure the delivery of reliable, high-quality software products. The successful candidate will join a growing QA function … and execute comprehensive test cases for functional, system, and regression testing. Build, maintain, and adapt automation frameworks using Java, Selenium, and BDD tools such as JBehave. Perform manual testing as required to validate product features and workflows. Collaborate closely with developers to ensure robust coverage of microservices-based systems. Contribute to continuous integration and delivery pipelines through effective automation and test design. Provide input on QA strategy, tooling, and process improvements as the team scales. Role Requirements Strong background in software testing — both manual and automation. Excellent command of Core Java with the ability to write and maintain clean, scalable automation code (Ideally an ex Java developer) Hands-on experience with Selenium and BDD frameworks (e.g. More ❯
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Senior QA Automation Engineer (TypeScript / Playwright)

slough, south east england, united kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Sutherland
We are looking for a Senior QA Automation Engineer with deep expertise in TypeScript and Playwright to join our growing quality team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has strong problem-solving skills, and enjoys building robust test frameworks that support engineering at scale. You will play a key role in … shaping our test automation strategy, designing scalable solutions, and driving quality across cross-functional teams. Key Responsibilities Design and build robust automation frameworks from scratch using Playwright with TypeScript. Write reusable, maintainable, and scalable automated test scripts for end-to-end and integration testing. Drive adoption of test automation practices across teams, ensuring adherence to automation … to enable efficient and reliable deployments. Collaborate with development, DevOps, and product teams to triage issues, refine test strategies, and improve overall software quality. Take ownership of solving ambiguous automation and integration problems across multiple services or teams. Act as a quality advocate by providing guidance and support in planning, reviews, and retrospectives. Maintain test coverage metrics and provide More ❯
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TAM / QA Testing experience (Appium) - Global Software Firm- £70k-£80k + bonus

bracknell, south east england, united kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Hawksworth
Position: QA (Appium)/Technical Account Manager (TAM) - Enterprise clients Salary: £80k per annum + bonus Industry: Global software leader in DevOps, Testing, AI & Data Management Location: Bracknell Hybrid (2 days per week in the office) Are you a Senior QA/Automation Lead, looking to move into a more people/sales-focused role? If so … Electronic Arts, Samsung, Tesla As the Technical Account Manager (TAM) you'll be partnering Enterprise clients, solving their tech challenges and making recommendations. The platform is a Mobile & Web Testing Application....hence needing Testing experience. Ideally you'll have some coding experience too, but we're not looking for a Software Developer, we're looking for someone who can support the … their journey, allowing them to hit their customer goals and milestones, providing a good ROI. Tech experience required : Software development experience using Java, JavaScript, Python, C Sharp CI/Automation Technologies such as Appium, Selenium, Jenkins, Maven, TestNG, JMeter If the above sounds like you and you're excited about joining a global engineering/software company with clients More ❯
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TAM / QA Testing experience (Appium) - Global Software Firm- £70k-£80k + bonus

reading, south east england, united kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Hawksworth
Position: QA (Appium)/Technical Account Manager (TAM) - Enterprise clients Salary: £80k per annum + bonus Industry: Global software leader in DevOps, Testing, AI & Data Management Location: Bracknell Hybrid (2 days per week in the office) Are you a Senior QA/Automation Lead, looking to move into a more people/sales-focused role? If so … Electronic Arts, Samsung, Tesla As the Technical Account Manager (TAM) you'll be partnering Enterprise clients, solving their tech challenges and making recommendations. The platform is a Mobile & Web Testing Application....hence needing Testing experience. Ideally you'll have some coding experience too, but we're not looking for a Software Developer, we're looking for someone who can support the … their journey, allowing them to hit their customer goals and milestones, providing a good ROI. Tech experience required : Software development experience using Java, JavaScript, Python, C Sharp CI/Automation Technologies such as Appium, Selenium, Jenkins, Maven, TestNG, JMeter If the above sounds like you and you're excited about joining a global engineering/software company with clients More ❯
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Software Engineer in Test

Newbury, Berkshire, UK
Hybrid / WFH Options
ISL Talent
Engineer in Test to help them strengthen how they build, test, and prove reliability at scale. Why This Role Matters Until now, their developers have owned most of the testing themselves. It’s worked, but now they’re looking to take the next step forward. They need someone who can bring structure, strategy, and technical depth. Someone who knows how … the person who turns “it’s working fine” into “we know it’s solid.” This isn’t a role with a pre-written playbook. You’ll be shaping the testing function from the ground up, designing frameworks, setting standards, and showing the rest of us what good really looks like. What You’ll Be Doing Own the testing lifecycle — design … and physical. Work with real hardware — Raspberry Pis, embedded devices, and networked test rigs. Troubleshoot networks and systems, verify connectivity, and validate new features. Develop performance, scalability, and security testing as we scale. Collaborate closely with developers, integrating testing into the development flow. Document test standards and help free up developer time for core coding work. Mentor newer engineers and More ❯
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Quality Assurance Automation Engineer

slough, south east england, united kingdom
LanceSoft UK
/Python programming skills - experience and strong ability of agile, test-driven software development. * Excellent verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills * Understanding of automation using Cucumber/Gherkin testing * Use and improve our Test Automation Frameworks as well as crafting frameworks! * Be the go-to person for coding standards within Ruby or Java * Work across enterprise and digital … stack * Collaborate with developers and business/product owner to clarify requirements, especially in terms of testability and completeness What you'll bring: * A deep level understanding of Software Testing and/or Quality Assurance. * Experience working in Agile (TDD/BDD) environment * Strong experience in Java or Ruby and Hands-on experience with Cucumber & Gherkin * Strong experience in Automating … frontend and backend API testing * Creating and maintaining the test automation framework and identifying tests to be automated using BDD * Experience using Continuous Integration tools (Hudson, Jenkins etc.), version control solutions (GIT, SVN etc.) * Experience with JIRA – Defect Management and reporting More ❯
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Senior Quality Assurance Automation Engineer

slough, south east england, united kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Uneek Global
Senior Automation Software Tester - Central London (2 days a week onsite) - Up to £75k (DOE) - Permanent Uneek have partnered with a leading energy company in their search for a Senior Automation Software Tester to join their team, their mission is to help utilities transition to a more sustainable, customer-focused future. On Offer: Up to £75k (DOE). … apps. Build and manage Selenium WebDriver test suites with Cucumber and BDD. Mentor junior testers and encourage a culture of excellence. You’ll need: 5+ years’ experience in test automation with Java as your primary language. Strong expertise in Selenium WebDriver , Cucumber , and BDD practices. AWS knowledge and SQL/database experience. This is a great time to join More ❯
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QA Lead (Appium) / Technical Account Manager - £73k + 4% bonus

Bracknell, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Hawksworth
Position: QA Tester/Technical Account Manager (TAM) - Enterprise clients Salary: £73,000.00 + 4% bonus Industry: Global software leader in DevOps, Testing, AI & Data Management Location: Bracknell Hybrid (2 days per week in the office) Are you a QA/Automation Tester with Appium experience, looking to move into a more customer success/sales-focused … Electronic Arts, Samsung, Tesla As the Technical Account Manager (TAM) you'll be partnering Enterprise clients, solving their tech challenges and making recommendations. The platform is a Mobile & Web Testing Application....hence needing Testing experience. Ideally you'll have some coding experience too, but we're not looking for a Software Developer, we're looking for someone who can support the … their journey, allowing them to hit their customer goals and milestones, providing a good ROI. Tech experience required : Software development experience using Java, JavaScript, Python, C Sharp CI/Automation Technologies such as Appium, Selenium, Jenkins, Maven, TestNG, JMeter If the above sounds like you and you're excited about joining a global engineering/software company with clients More ❯
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QA Lead (Appium) / Technical Account Manager - £73k + 4% bonus

reading, south east england, united kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Hawksworth
Position: QA Tester/Technical Account Manager (TAM) - Enterprise clients Salary: £73,000.00 + 4% bonus Industry: Global software leader in DevOps, Testing, AI & Data Management Location: Bracknell Hybrid (2 days per week in the office) Are you a QA/Automation Tester with Appium experience, looking to move into a more customer success/sales-focused … Electronic Arts, Samsung, Tesla As the Technical Account Manager (TAM) you'll be partnering Enterprise clients, solving their tech challenges and making recommendations. The platform is a Mobile & Web Testing Application....hence needing Testing experience. Ideally you'll have some coding experience too, but we're not looking for a Software Developer, we're looking for someone who can support the … their journey, allowing them to hit their customer goals and milestones, providing a good ROI. Tech experience required : Software development experience using Java, JavaScript, Python, C Sharp CI/Automation Technologies such as Appium, Selenium, Jenkins, Maven, TestNG, JMeter If the above sounds like you and you're excited about joining a global engineering/software company with clients More ❯
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QA Lead (Appium) / Technical Account Manager - £73k + 4% bonus

slough, south east england, united kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Hawksworth
Position: QA Tester/Technical Account Manager (TAM) - Enterprise clients Salary: £73,000.00 + 4% bonus Industry: Global software leader in DevOps, Testing, AI & Data Management Location: Bracknell Hybrid (1 day per week in the office) Are you a QA/Automation Tester with Appium experience, looking to move into a more customer success/sales-focused … Electronic Arts, Samsung, Tesla As the Technical Account Manager (TAM) you'll be partnering Enterprise clients, solving their tech challenges and making recommendations. The platform is a Mobile & Web Testing Application....hence needing Testing experience. Ideally you'll have some coding experience too, but we're not looking for a Software Developer, we're looking for someone who can support the … their journey, allowing them to hit their customer goals and milestones, providing a good ROI. Tech experience required : Software development experience using Java, JavaScript, Python, C Sharp CI/Automation Technologies such as Appium, Selenium, Jenkins, Maven, TestNG, JMeter If the above sounds like you and you're excited about joining a global engineering/software company with clients More ❯
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Test Architect - Cloud Automation

slough, south east england, united kingdom
HCLTech
Exp: 10 + yrs Job Summary The Senior Test Specialist/Architect in Cloud Automation Testing focuses on automating testing processes in ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) and Data Warehousing environments to ensure the quality and reliability of data pipelines. The role involves designing, developing, and implementing automation scripts for testing data transformations, data loading processes, and data quality … verification. Key Responsibilities 1. Develop and execute automated test scripts for etl processes and data pipelines. 2. Collaborate with cross functional teams to design and implement automated testing frameworks. 3. Create test plans and test cases for etl and data warehouse … testing. 4. Identify and troubleshoot issues in data transformations and data loading processes. 5. Conduct performance testing and ensure scalability of data pipelines. 6. Implement best practices for data quality assurance in etl environments. Skill Requirements 1. Proficiency in cloud-based automation testing tools like selenium, appium, or similar. 2. Experience in automation testing of etl (extract, transform More ❯
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Automation Test Lead

slough, south east england, united kingdom
Mphasis
/lead. The Individual should be passionate about technology, experienced in developing and managing cutting edge technology applications. Technical Skills: In Depth experience in the field of Automation testing, Java, Database QA Testing Good understanding of OOPS concepts and strong programming skills in Selenium and Java or C# Hands-on experience of working with test automation tools … be added advantage. Proficient in writing SQL queries (Candidate should know simple SQL queries like, Select, Outer, inner Joins, Select Top, and Basic SQL) Experience in Functional Automation Testing Tools, Selenium, Playwright etc. Experience in Azure and Dotnet Technologies Experience in Understanding and implementing Automation Frameworks. Experience in creation and maintenance of Keyword, Data Driven, Hybrid Automation … design patterns, modularization, and user libraries for framework creation Elaborated Skills: Maintain & Understand test automation frameworks and other solutions, minimum 9+ years of hands on for automation testing with Experience in Agile methodology. Expertise in creating test automation frameworks, implementing, and maintaining them on a project Experience in the modern agile practices such as BDD/Cucumber More ❯
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QA Manager

Slough, Berkshire, England, United Kingdom
Jam Management Consultancy Limited T/A JAM RECRUITMENT
Quality Assurance Manager – Software Development & Testing Location: Bracknell, Berkshire Type: Permanent | Full-time Salary: Competitive + Benefits About the Role We’re seeking an accomplished Quality Assurance Manager with a strong background in software development and testing. In this role, you’ll oversee a dedicated QA team and play a strategic part in ensuring every product release meets the … of our software delivery process. Key Responsibilities Planning & Process Oversee and continuously improve QA strategy, standards, and processes across projects. Review functional and technical requirements to ensure comprehensive testing coverage. Develop structured test plans, test cases, and estimations for project … delivery. Champion automation frameworks that enhance speed, scalability, and accuracy. Collaborate with developers, product owners, and delivery teams to ensure full alignment between testing and business requirements. Testing & Quality Assurance Manage and prioritise testing activities across projects and releases. Lead the identification, documentation, and resolution of defects. Oversee regression testing and quality validation prior to deployment. Ensure all software More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 per annum
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Automation Test Lead

slough, south east england, united kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Coforge
web and mobile application testing, automation frameworks, and API testing. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Selenium (Python), Postman, SQL, and a solid understanding of quality assurance best practices. Exposure to fund accounting, fund administration, or wealth management domains is a strong plus. Key Responsibilities: Lead and execute end-to-end testing of web and mobile … applications. Design, develop, and maintain automation test scripts using Selenium with Python. Perform API testing using tools like Postman, including validation of request/response payloads, headers, and authentication. Write and execute complex SQL queries to validate backend data and perform data integrity checks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, business analysts, and product owners to ensure quality … timely delivery of QA deliverables in Agile/Scrum environments. Provide QA metrics and status reports to stakeholders. Required Skills: Strong experience in manual and automation testing of web and mobile applications. Proficiency in Selenium with Python for automation. Solid understanding of API testing using Postman or similar tools. Strong command over SQL for data validation and More ❯
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Data QA Engineer

slough, south east england, united kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Levy Search
and machine learning models . This role combines hands-on testing, automation, and close collaboration with engineering and data teams. About the Role You’ll take ownership of quality assurance for data pipelines; you’ll have a strong understanding of SQL to verify data consistency and accuracy. You’ll support with automated QA solutions for data pipelines and … testing the outputs of … ML models. Responsibilities Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for data pipelines and ML models. Implement and maintain automated testing frameworks for data and ML quality assurance Perform thorough manual testing during initial development and complex feature releases Collaborate closely with Data Engineers, Data Scientists, and Product Managers Proactively identify, document, and track bugs and quality More ❯
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Software Automation Test Engineer

slough, south east england, united kingdom
Cognizant
Job Summary: We are looking for a highly experienced Software Automation Test Engineer in Test with a strong background in software testing, automation development, and DevOps. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience across a wide range of technologies including Java, Node.js, CI/CD, Terraform, Azure, Docker, and service virtualisation. This role also involves working with … as code (IaC) implementations. Key Responsibilities: Design and implement scalable automated test frameworks using Java and Node.js. Develop and execute automated test suites for functional, regression, and non-functional testing (e.g., performance, scalability, reliability). Perform API testing and ensure robust validation of service integrations. Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Maven, and other DevOps tools. … Document test strategies, plans, and results clearly and concisely. Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams including developers, DevOps engineers, and product owners Required Skills & Experience: Proven experience in software testing and automation development. Strong programming skills in Java and Node.js. Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Maven). Expertise in Terraform for IaC and More ❯
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Software Automation Test Engineer(SC Cleared)

slough, south east england, united kingdom
Cognizant
We are looking for a highly experienced Software Automation Test Engineer in Test with a strong background in software testing, automation development, and DevOps. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience across a wide range of technologies including Java, Node.js, CI/CD, Terraform, Azure, Docker, and service virtualisation. This role also involves working with cutting-edge … should be SC cleared. Key Responsibilities: Design and implement scalable automated test frameworks using Java and Node.js. Develop and execute automated test suites for functional, regression, and non-functional testing (e.g., performance, scalability, reliability). Perform API testing and ensure robust validation of service integrations. Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Maven, and other DevOps tools. … Document test strategies, plans, and results clearly and concisely. Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams including developers, DevOps engineers, and product owners Required Skills & Experience: Proven experience in software testing and automation development. Strong programming skills in Java and Node.js. Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Maven). Expertise in Terraform for IaC and More ❯
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S4 HANA Finance Consultant

slough, south east england, united kingdom
HCLTech
plan and test script document. - Sanity regression defect handling test case preparationtest data creation - The individual will be closely working with our worksoft Automation tester to create the testing script -Functional testing: Interface testing, Regression,Defect retest, knowledge of HPALM -Worksoft Certify Automation Testing and LiveCompare Knowledge is plus - Strong understanding of software testing principles and practices, including More ❯
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Application Tester

slough, south east england, united kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
My App
do and turning feedback into perfect software, you’ll fit right in. What you’ll do Think like a user: design and execute test plans, test cases, and exploratory testing for iOS and/or Android apps Catch edge cases, regression bugs, performance hiccups, and accessibility gaps before they reach our customers Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to … readiness activities: release notes, risk assessments, and sprint reviews Help shape QA processes, promote quality culture, and share learnings with the team What we’re looking for Experience testing mobile apps on iOS and/or Android (hands-on in a product/web/mobile app environment) Strong eye for detail and a user-centric mindset Familiarity with … tracking, and test case management Ability to write clear, reproducible bug reports and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams Optional but nice-to-have: basic automation scripting, API testing, performance testing, accessibility testing Bonus: knowledge of mobile devices, OS versions, and real-device testing vs. emulators/simulators What you’ll bring A collaborative mindset and a passion for More ❯
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Senior Salesforce QA Engineer

slough, south east england, united kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Nicholas Howard Ltd
for a Senior Salesforce QA Engineer to join our client, a leading global med-tech business, as they continue to scale. With a mix of manual and automated testing skills, the focus will be primarily applications testing, helping build out the automation framework, and testing mobile software and cloud based services. Working in an agile environment, we are … required, coupled with the ability to collaborate and work with developers, QA and wider IT teams across the international region. We will also be looking for cross platform testing, integration testing (SAP useful), manual and automated experience, JIRA (or wider test management tools, TestRail or similar), whilst some scripting skills in Java or Python would also be an added More ❯
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Automation Engineer - Vmware

slough, south east england, united kingdom
identifi Global Resources
combines hands-on development , workflow refactoring , and knowledge transfer , helping modernise and stabilise the existing vRA estate. You will partner closely with internal engineering teams through pair programming , unit testing , and workflow documentation , ensuring solutions are secure, repeatable, and fully aligned with operational standards. Key Responsibilities Provide technical remediation, refactoring, and workflow optimisation within the existing VMware vRA environment. Deliver … automation and self-service capabilities for DRaaS failover testing, “morning checks,” and other Day-2 operational tasks. Collaborate in pair-programming sessions to review and maintain high-quality, efficient code. Develop and execute unit tests to ensure code quality, reliability, and compliance with platform standards. Document workflows, configurations, and operational runbooks in Confluence. Produce and maintain onboarding and training … or Automation Specialist in enterprise or financial environments. Hands-on expertise with VMware vRealize Automation (vRA) , vRO , and infrastructure automation workflows . Strong understanding of unit testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, NUnit, pytest) and version control tools ( Git , GitHub , GitLab ). Demonstrable experience in workflow documentation and producing technical runbooks and Confluence pages . Strong communication and mentoring More ❯
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Senior Test Engineer

slough, south east england, united kingdom
Intec Select
/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps) to deliver rapid, reliable feedback on deployments. Collaborate closely with development and product teams to define test strategies and coverage. Conduct manual and exploratory testing where automation is not yet implemented. Identify gaps in existing QA processes and introduce improvements to strengthen overall test quality. Champion a culture of quality and testing excellence … across the team. Essential Skills and Experience: Proven experience in test automation using Cypress or Playwright. Strong knowledge of API testing (REST, WebSocket). Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript. Experience integrating tests within CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins). Manual and exploratory testing experience. Background in Agile/Scrum delivery environments. Previous experience in … services, fintech, or trading systems. Desirable Skills: Working knowledge of SQL, Docker, or cloud platforms (Azure preferred). Familiarity with performance and security testing. Experience leading or shaping test automation strategies. Package: £70,000 - £80,000 Discretionary bonus Full corporate benefits On-site (5x week in London More ❯
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CRM Test Lead

slough, south east england, united kingdom
La Fosse
Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced D365 CRM Test Lead to oversee and execute testing activities for our clients D365 CRM platform. Key Responsibilities: Lead the end-to-end testing lifecycle for Dynamics 365 CRM projects, including requirements analysis, test planning, test case design, execution, defect tracking, and reporting . Manage and mentor a team of QA testers … allocating resources and tasks effectively. Design and implement automation frameworks for Dynamics 365 CRM testing using tools such as Selenium, EasyRepro, or similar . Conduct manual testing for functional, integration, regression, and user acceptance scenarios. Collaborate with business analysts, functional consultants, developers, and project managers to ensure complete understanding of requirements and expected outcomes. Identify risks, issues, and dependencies … related to testing activities and escalate when necessary. Maintain test scripts, test data, and automation scripts , ensuring they remain relevant with system updates. Provide regular test status reports and metrics to stakeholders. Promote best practices in QA processes and ensure adherence to standards. Required Skills & Experience: Strong hands-on experience with Dynamics 365 CRM/Power Platform . More ❯
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Quality Engineer

slough, south east england, united kingdom
Sonata Software
Generative AI, MS Fabric, and other modernization platforms. Position: Quality Engineer Location: London, UK Full-time This candidate will be responsible for the development, implementation, maintenance, and improvement of quality assurance processes. Throughout the implementation and maintenance process, this candidate should use data analysis to better understand quality reporting measures and improve processes. Responsibilities 1. Playwright (automation testing) (Must … 2. Java/TypeScript (strong programming skills) 3. Gatling (performance testing) 4. CI/CD (integration & deployment pipelines) Why join Sonata Software? At Sonata, you ́ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what ́s possible. To build never seen before solutions to some of the world’s toughest problems. More ❯
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QA Engineer

slough, south east england, united kingdom
Christy Media Solutions
We're looking for passionate QA Engineers, to join a leading video solutions company where you'll work across a range of projects and play a key part in the delivery of production-ready solutions for their clients across the media and broadcast sector. As a QA Engineer, you’ll be at the heart of ensuring their products … functionality, and user stories to ensure complete coverage. Reporting and documenting defects clearly using Jira. Collaborating closely with internal teams and occasionally external partners. Troubleshooting issues and proactively improving testing processes. Your experience: 2.5+ years of experience in software QA testing. Hands-on experience with API testing (Postman, Swagger) and exposure to automation tools (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Appium … solving skills. Excellent communication skills in English. A proactive, collaborative, and organised approach. Bonus points for: Knowledge of video streaming technologies (encoding, CDNs, adaptive streaming, cloud platforms). Experience testing across multiple platforms (web, mobile, Smart TVs, consoles). Familiarity with Jira and debugging tools such as Charles Proxy. Note: This is a hybrid role that requires 3 days per More ❯
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