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Job Title: Test Automation Engineer (Front end & API) Sector: Test consultancy specialising in financial services Essential Skills: Playwright (Typescript or JavaScript) and API Automation Location: Primarily remote with c1 day per month in the consultancy office in Berkshire & client visits when requested Salary: £45-50,000/annum + benefits Start Date: We require someone to … and expanding software testing consultancy. The organisation has a reputation for providing high calibre software testing services within the financial services sector. We are in the market for a Test Automation Engineer with previous experience of designing and developing test automation frameworks in Playwright using either Typescript or JavaScript. We also require someone with good API … automation experience and we are open to various tools and programming languages. The ideal candidate will be keen to progress their career in a consulting environment, where they can contribute to multiple projects, using a range of tools and technologies. You will be responsible for supporting the consultancy on test automation proof of concepts as well as More ❯

SC Cleared Senior Software Developer in Test Based at client locations, working remotely, or based in our Godalming or Milton Keynes offices. Salary Negotiable, DoE, plus company benefits. About Us Triad Group Plc is an award-winning digital, data, and solutions consultancy with over 35 years' experience primarily serving the UK public sector and central government. We deliver high … and the ability to work independently from the ground up. You will play a key role in ensuring the quality, accessibility, performance, and security of software products through comprehensive automated testing strategies. Working closely with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment, you'll be instrumental in driving continuous improvement in test practices and delivering high-quality solutions. Key … automation strategies using Playwright, Cypress, and Selenium WebDriver. Build and maintain test automation frameworks from scratch to support robust, scalable testing. Design, execute, and maintain automated test scripts covering functional, accessibility, performance, and security aspects. Collaborate with developers, product managers, and stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure complete test coverage. Identify and prioritise test More ❯

SC Cleared Senior Software Developer in Test Based at client locations, working remotely, or based in our Godalming or Milton Keynes offices. Salary Negotiable, DoE, plus company benefits. About Us Triad Group Plc is an award-winning digital, data, and solutions consultancy with over 35 years' experience primarily serving the UK public sector and central government. We deliver high … and the ability to work independently from the ground up. You will play a key role in ensuring the quality, accessibility, performance, and security of software products through comprehensive automated testing strategies. Working closely with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment, you'll be instrumental in driving continuous improvement in test practices and delivering high-quality solutions. Key … automation strategies using Playwright, Cypress, and Selenium WebDriver. Build and maintain test automation frameworks from scratch to support robust, scalable testing. Design, execute, and maintain automated test scripts covering functional, accessibility, performance, and security aspects. Collaborate with developers, product managers, and stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure complete test coverage. Identify and prioritise test More ❯

Excellent opportunity for a QA Engineer with strong hands-on experience in C#, Visual Studio. If you enjoy working across both frontend and backend systems, are passionate about automation then this could be the ideal role for you. About the Role In this position, you'll be a key contributor to the quality assurance efforts of a cutting-edge … Microsoft 365 solution. You'll help shape the technical direction of the automation framework and support the … evolution of quality engineering practices within the QA team. Working in an Agile/Kanban environment, you will collaborate closely with developers and product owners, write and review automated test cases, and help drive best practices in testing and quality assurance. You'll also play a role in evaluating and implementing tools such as Playwright as the team transitions More ❯

Excellent opportunity for a QA Engineer with strong hands-on experience in C#, Visual Studio. If you enjoy working across both frontend and backend systems, are passionate about automation then this could be the ideal role for you. About the Role In this position, you'll be a key contributor to the quality assurance efforts of a cutting-edge … Microsoft 365 solution. You'll help shape the technical direction of the automation framework and support the … evolution of quality engineering practices within the QA team. Working in an Agile/Kanban environment, you will collaborate closely with developers and product owners, write and review automated test cases, and help drive best practices in testing and quality assurance. You'll also play a role in evaluating and implementing tools such as Playwright as the team transitions More ❯

Excellent opportunity for a QA Engineer with strong hands-on experience in C#, Visual Studio. If you enjoy working across both frontend and backend systems, are passionate about automation then this could be the ideal role for you. About the Role In this position, you'll be a key contributor to the quality assurance efforts of a cutting-edge … Microsoft 365 solution. You'll help shape the technical direction of the automation framework and support the … evolution of quality engineering practices within the QA team. Working in an Agile/Kanban environment, you will collaborate closely with developers and product owners, write and review automated test cases, and help drive best practices in testing and quality assurance. You'll also play a role in evaluating and implementing tools such as Playwright as the team transitions More ❯

Excellent opportunity for a QA Engineer with strong hands-on experience in C#, Visual Studio. If you enjoy working across both frontend and backend systems, are passionate about automation then this could be the ideal role for you. About the Role In this position, you'll be a key contributor to the quality assurance efforts of a cutting-edge … Microsoft 365 solution. You'll help shape the technical direction of the automation framework and support the … evolution of quality engineering practices within the QA team. Working in an Agile/Kanban environment, you will collaborate closely with developers and product owners, write and review automated test cases, and help drive best practices in testing and quality assurance. You'll also play a role in evaluating and implementing tools such as Playwright as the team transitions More ❯

Excellent opportunity for a QA Engineer with strong hands-on experience in C#, Visual Studio. If you enjoy working across both frontend and backend systems, are passionate about automation then this could be the ideal role for you. About the Role In this position, you'll be a key contributor to the quality assurance efforts of a cutting-edge … Microsoft 365 solution. You'll help shape the technical direction of the automation framework and support the … evolution of quality engineering practices within the QA team. Working in an Agile/Kanban environment, you will collaborate closely with developers and product owners, write and review automated test cases, and help drive best practices in testing and quality assurance. You'll also play a role in evaluating and implementing tools such as Playwright as the team transitions More ❯

Automation Test Lead - £70k - Hybrid (1 day per week in the office) - London This role isn’t eligible for visa sponsorship, and you’ll need to be able to commute to London once a week. La Fosse has partnered with a legal organisation to recruit an Automation Test Lead. This is a fantastic opportunity to take … ownership of the testing strategy, drive best practices, and play a key role in shaping the organisation’s automation capability. Key Requirements: Hands-on experience building and maintaining frameworks using JavaScript and TypeScript Automation testing experience with Cypress or Playwright Background in back-end/data-focused projects, with the ability to drive data testing strategies. Experience with More ❯

Job Title: Automation Test Engineer Location: Remote/Milton Keynes on occasion Clearance: SC Salary: £50 - £55K Overview: We're looking for an experienced Test Engineer to join an Agile team, providing hands-on testing expertise and supporting continuous improvement across functional and non-functional testing. You'll contribute to best practices, process improvement, and may take … or team-leading responsibilities. Key Requirements: Strong experience working within an Agile Testing Framework Cypress testing experience - essential Background in Agile sprint projects using JIRA and Confluence Understanding of test management, defect management, and test automation Skilled in improving testing processes and applying testing techniques Excellent communication and teamwork skills Proficient with common business tools (e.g. MS More ❯

You'll be part of one of the largest Financial Trading transformation projects in the world(!) and set up for an exciting career trajectory with the support of brilliant Test Managers. Title: Test Automation Engineer - QA Company: Consultancy - Financial Location: London Hybrid (often 3 days a week in office) Salary: £50,000-£65,000 + benefits Tech … chip £billion organisations as they expand into new territories. Software Quality is at the very core of what they do. They’re deeply passionate about delivering Quality Software and Test-Driven Development is in their DNA. You’ll work alongside a team of highly experienced Test Automation experts from diverse backgrounds Extensive investment into your training, onboarding More ❯

a Quality Engineer with hands-on experience in C#, Visual Studio, and the Microsoft tech stack. If you have experience testing both frontend and backend systems and enjoy driving automation and quality in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, wed love to hear from you! We are Preservica, and our active digital preservation solutions are at the razors edge of … development team. About the Role The role: Working on Preserve365, our revolutionary Microsoft 365 Active Digital Preservation solution, you will be key in supporting the technical direction of the automation framework and the overall efforts & output of the P365 QA team. Operating within an Agile/Kanban environment, you will also be responsible for evaluating and writing feature files …/step definitions, reviewing existing test cases for automation, and playing a key part in the ongoing maturity of Preservicas Quality Assurance function, which will include evaluating Playwright for future use. This Quality Assurance Engineer role offers hybrid working , with flexibility to work from home and 1-2 monthly office days. Key Responsibilities Enhance and maintain our test More ❯

An exciting opportunity for a Systems Optimisation Engineer has arisen with a global leader in optical network technology. As a Systems Optimisation Engineer, you will develop test frameworks and optimisation algorithms for cutting-edge optical network systems. This role combines software engineering, algorithm development, and hardware test integration to reduce test time, improve throughput, and enhance performance … week. Experience of the Systems Optimisation Engineer will include: BSc or MSc in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or related field Proficiency in software development for test automation, e.g. Python, C++, or C# Understanding of hardware test systems and instrumentation, e.g. oscilloscopes, BERTs, burst-mode testers Experience with metaheuristic optimisation techniques, e.g. genetic algorithms … simulated annealing, particle swarm optimisation If you are a Systems Optimisation Engineer looking to push the boundaries of test automation & intelligent optimisation in next-generation optical systems, please apply today to learn more. More ❯

Job Title: Performance Test Engineer (3-6 month FTC) Sector: Test consultancy specialising in financial services Essential Skills: Performance testing using JMeter Location: Primarily remote with c1 day per month in the consultancy office in Berkshire & client visits when requested Salary: £50,000/annum + benefits Start Date: We require someone to start ASAP Saffron QA is … expanding software testing consultancy. The organisation has a reputation for providing high calibre software testing services within the financial services sector. We are in the market for a Performance Test Engineer with previous experience of designing and developing performance testing solutions and have sound knowledge/experience of either JMeter or Gatling. You will be working across a range … their career in a consulting environment, where they can contribute to multiple projects, using a range of tools and technologies. You will be responsible for supporting the consultancy on test automation proof of concepts as well as presenting and demoing solutions to clients. We are looking for a candidate with the following experience; Experience of Performance testing using More ❯

and clean coding practices Testing & BDD Unit Testing Frameworks: Experience with Cypress, Cucumber, Behave, Selenium, or similar tools Domain-Specific Languages: Knowledge of BDD approaches (e.g., Cucumber, Gherkin) for test automation Containerisation & Microservices Container Technologies: Practical understanding of Docker or equivalent solutions Microservice Patterns: Experience architecting microservice-based systems with built-in observability and security Cloud Services & Environments … Ability to build, configure, and secure cloud environments effectively Security & CI/CD Security Integration: Familiarity with embedding security checks at every phase of the SDLC (e.g., SAST, DAST) Automation Pipelines: Experience with Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Delivery (CD), and continuous testing tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions) Agile & Mentorship Agile Delivery: Background in Scrum or Kanban, assisting Product Owners … within existing ecosystems, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum efficiency Tools & Processes Establish and evolve development tools, processes, and ways of working to continuously improve quality, efficiency, and effectiveness (e.g., automation, CI/CD) Collaborate with other technologists to optimize product integration across workflows and system dependencies Mentoring & Coaching Provide technical guidance, code reviews, and best-practice standards to less More ❯

JOB DETAILS: Role: QA Automation Engineer (Playwright) Location: Reading, UK (Hybrid) Type of Hiring: Contract Job Description: We’re seeking a detail … oriented QA Engineer with strong expertise in test automation using tools like Playwright, Jest, and Cucumber. The ideal candidate has solid programming skills to develop and maintain automated testing frameworks and is proficient in API testing for RESTful and services. Experience in performance testing, database validation using SQL, and ensuring cross-browser and cross-platform compatibility is essential. … Hands-on experience with Playwright, Jest, and Cucumber for end-to-end, unit, and behavior-driven testing. Programming & Scripting: Strong programming/scripting skills to build and maintain automated test frameworks. API Testing: Proficient in validating and automating RESTful APIs for functionality, performance, and security. Performance Testing: Skilled in designing and executing performance and load testing strategies to ensure More ❯

JOB DETAILS: Role: QA Automation Engineer (Playwright) Location: Reading, UK (Hybrid) Type of Hiring: Contract Job Description: We’re seeking a detail … oriented QA Engineer with strong expertise in test automation using tools like Playwright, Jest, and Cucumber. The ideal candidate has solid programming skills to develop and maintain automated testing frameworks and is proficient in API testing for RESTful and services. Experience in performance testing, database validation using SQL, and ensuring cross-browser and cross-platform compatibility is essential. … Hands-on experience with Playwright, Jest, and Cucumber for end-to-end, unit, and behavior-driven testing. Programming & Scripting: Strong programming/scripting skills to build and maintain automated test frameworks. API Testing: Proficient in validating and automating RESTful APIs for functionality, performance, and security. Performance Testing: Skilled in designing and executing performance and load testing strategies to ensure More ❯

and low-technical-debt applications. Integration – Design and implement secure, high-performing integrations with APIs, middleware, and event-driven patterns to ensure seamless data flow and system interoperability. DevOps & Automation – Apply branching strategies, CI/CD pipelines, test automation, and 2GP packaging to enable efficient, repeatable, and low-risk releases. Quality & Reliability – Own delivery from development to … production, with test automation, deployment plans, and monitoring in place to ensure resilience and reduce recovery time. Security & Compliance – Follow secure coding practices (CRUD/FLS, least privilege, encryption) and governance standards to protect sensitive data and meet regulatory requirements. Collaboration – Work closely with architects, product owners, and cross-functional teams to align solutions with enterprise strategy and More ❯

Tester (6-month FTC, start date 01.11.2025) Location: Hybrid (Newport Pagnell (2 days) and WFH) Salary : £42 - 48K + Employee Benefits Key Skills: Manual testing, load testing, stress testing, automation testing, strong SQL, testing of interactive websites, ability to work independently. Why Apply: Join a small and friendly testing team delivering essential systems testing support working alongside the Development … an impressive story to tell! They are a global consultancy that has enjoyed exponential growth over recent years and continue to grow organically. The Role: To gather requirements, generate test scripts and test plans, and integrate with software components. Projects can vary from ensuring individual components meet … requirements to ensuring overall compliance with project definitions, UAT and ISO processes. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate: 5+ years systems testing experience across manual testing and automated testing, preparing test assets and test scripts from outline plans. Experience with automation testing using Java/JavaScript, Node.js with Selenium Experience of testing interactive data driven More ❯

Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) Remote-first £50–65k DOE + Share Options The Story So Far CyberHive builds secure, high-performance networking technology used in some of the most demanding environments, from defence systems to emergency response. Their software helps organisations stay connected when it matters most. It’s even being used to support real-world life … and a clear mission: to make secure connectivity simple, robust, and trustworthy. Now they’re ready for the next step, bringing in their first dedicated Software Development 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. … work. Mentor newer engineers and influence the next QA hire as the function grows. What Success Looks Like Within 3 months You’ve taken ownership of existing manual and automated testing (Python + Playwright) and have plans to extend. You’ve documented key standards and started shifting testing load away from developers. Within 6–12 months Test coverage and More ❯

excited about breaking things before users 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 … and acceptance criteria Write clear, maintainable bug reports with steps to reproduce, expected vs. actual results, and impact Triage and prioritize defects, track status, and verify fixes Contribute to test automation strategy and, where possible, build/maintain automated tests Participate in release readiness activities: release notes, risk assessments, and sprint reviews Help shape QA processes, promote quality … hands-on in a product/web/mobile app environment) Strong eye for detail and a user-centric mindset Familiarity with agile methodologies, JIRA/issue 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 More ❯

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). … Permanent role. 2 days a week onsite in Central London. Key requirements: Design, implement, and maintain automated Java test frameworks for APIs, web services, and large-scale enterprise 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 an exciting company and work on impactful projects with global reach. They offer hybrid working with 2 days per week in central London, you will work with a More ❯

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, load) processes and data warehousing. 3. Strong understanding of sql for data querying and More ❯

a thousand patents) and is actively engaged in advancing compression technologies across several industries. What You’ll Be Doing: Enhance, expand, and maintain sophisticated in-house systems designed to test and evaluate media quality. Help plan new development tasks by breaking down project scopes, outlining requirements, and establishing test criteria. Track progress clearly, maintain documentation, and deliver consistent … updates to internal stakeholders. Contribute to the selection of appropriate platforms and utilities for testing environments. Diagnose, analyze, and resolve issues found in testing frameworks. Execute comprehensive test campaigns across various scenarios to benchmark codec implementations. Review code contributions from other engineers within the test development team. Take part in agile meetings and planning sessions, ensuring continuous refinement … regular progress insights. Previous involvement in Agile projects, using tools such as Jira for workflow and issue tracking. Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, version control systems (e.g., Git), automated testing at various levels (unit, integration, system). Experience with test libraries like Pytest or Google Test. Exposure to front-end stacks—HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js—is a More ❯

similar languages Experience with front-end frameworks (ideally Angular, React, or similar). Secure coding practices and identity/secrets management. Strong version control (Git) and testing practices (integration, automation). Problem-solving, collaboration, and growth mindset. Nice to have: Containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes). Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible). Observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Databricks). What More ❯