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Lead Software Tester Hybrid - Near Abingdon / Oxford + WFH Circa £45,000 - £50,000 + Bonus and good benefits A rare and exciting opportunity for a Lead / Senior Software Tester to join a thriving software solutions company, located close to Abingdon and Oxford. This role embraces flexibility, offering the chance to work from home three or four days a week. Our client is part of a leading software solutions group that develops and hosts a range of web-based products using Microsoft development tools such as .Net, C#, and Azure. Currently, the company partners with an offshore supplier for their development and testing needs, but they are eager to bring more of this work in-house. This marks their first QA / Test position, and they have ambitious plans to quickly expand the team. For this inaugural role, they are seeking an experienced testing or QA professional who can work closely with Product Owners, Development teams and Stakeholders. The position is hands-on and packed with opportunities to develop and refine both new and existing processes. As the QA team grows, you'll have the chance to lead new test resources and play a pivotal role in shaping best practices, governance, and more. Key Responsibilities include: Lead and coordinate testing efforts across multiple projects and delivery teams Define, implement, and continuously improve testing standards, frameworks, and best practices Establish and promote a quality-driven mindset across all stages of the development lifecycle Manage and mentor testers, providing guidance, support, and career development Oversee test planning, test case design, execution, and defect management Ensure appropriate test coverage across functional, integration, regression, and non-functional testing Collaborate with development and product teams to ensure clear requirements and acceptance criteria Identify risks and provide clear reporting on quality metrics, test progress, and release readiness Champion continuous improvement in testing processes, tools, and automation Key Experience & Attributes required: circ 10+ years' experience in software testing or quality assurance roles Proven experience leading testing teams across multiple projects or products Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, tools, and frameworks Experience implementing and maintaining test strategies and standards Ability to influence stakeholders and promote best practices in quality assurance Excellent communication and leadership skills Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Experience working in Agile or hybrid delivery environments Experience in the best practices around automated testing solutions Beneficial - Test Automation tools and frameworks, performance and security testing and ISTQB, CAST, or CSQA certification If you're seeking a position with an innovative software company that offers professional growth and development, this could be the perfect fit for you. The client is offering a competitive salary in the region of £45,000 - £50,000 (depending on experience), along with a bonus, company pension, generous holiday entitlement, and other benefits. For more information, please send your CV to Wayne Young at Young's Employment Services Ltd. YES is operating as both a recruitment Agency and Recruitment Business.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Automation Tester with Python and Pytest experience to join our fantastic fintech client, largely remote with get togethers once a month in central London! This Automation Tester will be Back End-focused, testing the Server Side components, ensuring that the database (SQL), APIs, and business logic function correctly and efficiently. You will be expected to have: Backend Automation testing skills with Python and Pytest. Solid SQL skills and experience with relational databases. Solid experience in automation testing using tools such as Selenium, Java, PHP, Go, or similar technologies. Experience with Postman, SOAP UI, and Cucumber. Batch processing experience. Financial services/fintech experience. If you're passionate about testing, automation, and continuous learning, we would love to hear from you!

I represent a multinational advanced entertainment electronics company working with the likes of Netflix, Disney, and PL football teams. The culture is techy, and everyone is an engineer. Profit-sharing, a good salary package and employee councils and working groups. They take care of their employees, and their employees have clout. They're looking for a Junior Automation Engineer to help drive forward software automation. Responsibilities Gain exposure to test automation principles and develop automated test scripts. Collaborate with development, QA and product owners to understand features, risks etc. Contribute to test design discussions. Use Linux-based systems for troubleshooting, test environment setup and log analysis. Document and execute test cases. Contribute to continuous improvement by suggesting ideas, raising risks and learning new tools. Requirements Strong Python experience. Experience with Linux. Knowledge or prior experience with QA. Desirable Experience with embedded systems Experience with TCP/IP-based networking. Familiarity with video standards and technologies If you're not naturally curious and don't like cool technology, you need not apply.

I am working with a consultancy feeding into a Medical end client. Inside IR35 contract2 x a week in CambridgeAround £400 per day Required Skills & Experience: 8+ yrs of experience into QAProven experience as a Test Engineer / QA Engineer in a similar role with strong experience to AI/ML projects.Strong programming skills in Python (pytest, unittest, or other test frameworks).Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn.Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and CI/CD pipelines.Strong problem-solving skills and ability to communicate technical issues clearly. Key Responsibilities: Design and implement test plans for AI/ML applications, APIs, and pipelines.Validate machine learning models, ensuring accuracy, fairness, and robustness.Develop automated testing frameworks for data pipelines, model training, and inference.Perform functional, integration, regression, and performance testing on AI systems.Work closely with Data Scientists and AI Engineers to identify and resolve issues.

Walter Everett is a niche technical recruitment consultancy . We are currently partnering with a global consultancy to search for an Senior Automation Tester. They are looking for a natural leader and expert with Java based automation frameworks. As well as defining strategies and mentoring, you will be very hands on with contract testing. They use Pact for API testing but Gatling etc is also ok. The role is based in London and requires someone with SC clearance, or eligible. Senior Automation Tester (SC Cleared). Please Note: Due to project requirements, candidates with active SC clearance are preferred. If your clearance has lapsed or you are eligible to undergo SC clearance (which typically requires 5 years of continuous UK residency and the right to work in the UK, such as British citizenship, ILR, or other eligible status), we still encourage you to apply. Full Time - Mainly remote ( occasional visit to the London office) Detailed Spec: Our client is a global service provider that excels in delivering innovative technology and consulting solutions to a diverse and impressive international client base.They are seeking a Senior QA Automation Engineer with experience in BDD, Automation Testing, Agile (Scrum), and scripting to join their Tech team. You must be able to code in Java! What you'll be doing: This role includes, but is not limited to: Collaborating with and leading the team, working with the product team to define acceptance criteria and testing DOD for each story. Helping to build the test strategy and framework Pairing with developers to define and review the required tests, addressing all product delivery features and functions at the unit and component layers. Conducting exploratory testing at all levels. Defining tests throughout product delivery into live environments. Automating tests where necessary. Working with developers to design and test stubs. Ensuring the team defines tests to validate NFRs (Non-Functional Requirements) at appropriate levels. Maintaining traceability throughout the product lifecycle. Providing regular updates on test progress and quality metrics in a format consumable by stakeholders. Raising the profile of quality across the product lifecycle. Contributing to Agile teams by designing and building automated tests to ensure effective test coverage. Providing test assurance for user stories based on acceptance test criteria in a test-first environment. Working closely with Software Engineers to meet requirements and contribute to agile delivery. Participating in estimation activities and identifying opportunities to maximise testing benefits within the team. Assuring team retrospectives and planning sessions, ensuring adherence to test best practices, continual improvement, and standards. What experience you'll bring: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience in Agile delivery teams using TDD (Test-Driven Development) with Java. Ideally some experience with Springboot and dependency injection Ability to work autonomously. Experience with PACT frameworks for Consumer Contract testing is desirable. Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and their importance in the Automation Testing process. Exposure to command line and scripting languages for at least one OS (Windows or Linux). Good coding skills (SOLID, DI, Design Patterns, etc.). Ability to unit test the frameworks you build. Qualifications and experience required: A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. Expertise in API testing using Postman. Proficiency in Cypress and Docker for containerised testing. Proven track record of using Gitlab for test automation storage. Strong foundation in TDD using Junit. Familiarity with SonarQube, Jenkins, Splunk, Gatling, Serenity, Cucumber, Selenium, Wiremock, Hamcrest, AWS Cloudwatch, Jira, and Confluence. Nice to have: - Experience with mocks and stubs. - Advanced knowledge of DevOps and Agile Development. - Ability to lead projects and design test strategies. At Walter Everett and our clients, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment . We recognise that diversity enhances our collective strength and improves our ability to meet the needs of those we serve. We value the unique perspectives and experiences each individual brings to our teams. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the process, please feel free to get in touch with us. We are dedicated to ensuring that everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive.

Role: QA Duration: 6 months Rate: £450 (Inside of IR35) Location: Remote 1 Stage Interview Start Date: ASAP Clearance: BPSS Must Have Government Experience Essential Criteria Demonstrable skills in a modern programming language and software engineering practices and aptitude to learn more. Experience building and maintaining comprehensive, robust, and reliable automated tests against UI's and/or API's including contributing to improving frameworks and automation suites. Experience of the testing life cycle from understanding business needs from delivery to production. Including test generation, reporting and defect management. Adaptable team player who understands agile ways of working and shift left principles eg CI/CD. Responsible for writing, debugging and refactoring test code. At this role level, you will: Work closely with software developers to reach a common understanding of the code base and test coverage at unit level Collaborate with analysts to ensure the required business scenarios are covered in the acceptance test scripts Work on both functional and non-functional areas of an application Coach and mentor testers Nice to have Knowledge of non-functional testing eg Performance, Security and Accessibility - including test types, test tools, and standards, Cucumber BDD

Are you looking to progress your career as a Software Test Analyst, at a UK based SaaS product company who have recently secured heavy investment & are scaling their technical teams ? Do you love problem-solving, have high attention to detail & are looking for the career opportunity to progress skills in mobile / web & software testing in a technical environment? You will work closely with the Test Lead & cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and UI designers, to clarify requirements, identify risks, and ensure comprehensive test coverage. Job title: Test Analyst (Web, Mobile, Software) may also be known as: QA Analyst, Mobile Application Tester, Software Tester, etc. Location: Banbury, Oxfordshire. We operate a hybrid working environment: 2 days in-office, 3 days from home. Good commutes from: Oxford, Bicester, Warwick, Rugby, Coventry, Leamington Spa, Northampton, Etc. Salary: £35K - £40K Basic + Benefits package (25 days holiday, private health, pension scheme, etc) What would we need to see in your experience, to be considered? - Strong track record in software testing, with a focus on mobile & web app automation and regression testing. - Proven experience creating and maintaining automated test scripts for Android and/or iOS applications. - Hands-on experience with tools & frameworks such as Appium, Selenium, or Katalon. - Proficiency in API testing (Postman or equivalent) and SQL for data validation. - Experience writing and executing test plans and cases for functional and non-functional testing. Desirable skill set & to give you an idea of other things you'd gain experience in: - Experience with CI/CD pipelines and integrating automated testing (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps). - Familiarity with cross-browser and cross-device testing tools (e.g., BrowserStack, Sauce Labs). - Exposure to BDD/TDD approaches (e.g., Cucumber, JUnit, TestNG). So, if you've read this far - congratulations & thank you. Please hit the apply now button or get in touch to be considered!