Senior QA Automation / SDET Engineer (SC + NPPV3 Cleared) Birmingham 6 Month Contract £400-£450/day (Outside IR35) Hands on Senior QA Automation Engineer / SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test) engineer needed with both SC and NPPV3 Security Clearance , plus strong hands-on experience with JUnit, Cucumber, and Selenium WebDriver . 6 Month Rolling Contract based in Birmingham . Start ASAP in May/June 2026. Hybrid Working 3 days/week remote (WFH) + 2 days/week working from the office in Birmingham with occasional travel to Croydon . A chance to work with a leading global IT transformation business specialising in large-scale Government projects: Key skills, experience + duties to include: Extensive hands-on experience with JUnit, Cucumber, and Selenium WebDriver within complex enterprise environments. Strong understanding of Spring applications , microservices, and distributed architectures. Good understanding in PostgreSQL , including query optimisation, performance tuning, and data validation. Experience using WireMock for service virtualisation and integration isolation. Strong expertise in Performance, Load , and Stress testing using JMeter . Proven experience leading testing activities within Agile delivery teams. Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and tooling such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and GitLab CI. Ability to analyse complex systems, identify risks, and design effective test strategies. Experience with Git , Jira, Confluence , and related engineering tools. Desirable Skills: Testing microservices at scale, including contract testing approaches. containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). Understanding of BDD/TDD practices and quality driven engineering.Monitoring and observability tools (Grafana, Prometheus, ELK). Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
Jun 05, 2026
Contractor
Senior QA Automation / SDET Engineer (SC + NPPV3 Cleared) Birmingham 6 Month Contract £400-£450/day (Outside IR35) Hands on Senior QA Automation Engineer / SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test) engineer needed with both SC and NPPV3 Security Clearance , plus strong hands-on experience with JUnit, Cucumber, and Selenium WebDriver . 6 Month Rolling Contract based in Birmingham . Start ASAP in May/June 2026. Hybrid Working 3 days/week remote (WFH) + 2 days/week working from the office in Birmingham with occasional travel to Croydon . A chance to work with a leading global IT transformation business specialising in large-scale Government projects: Key skills, experience + duties to include: Extensive hands-on experience with JUnit, Cucumber, and Selenium WebDriver within complex enterprise environments. Strong understanding of Spring applications , microservices, and distributed architectures. Good understanding in PostgreSQL , including query optimisation, performance tuning, and data validation. Experience using WireMock for service virtualisation and integration isolation. Strong expertise in Performance, Load , and Stress testing using JMeter . Proven experience leading testing activities within Agile delivery teams. Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and tooling such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and GitLab CI. Ability to analyse complex systems, identify risks, and design effective test strategies. Experience with Git , Jira, Confluence , and related engineering tools. Desirable Skills: Testing microservices at scale, including contract testing approaches. containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). Understanding of BDD/TDD practices and quality driven engineering.Monitoring and observability tools (Grafana, Prometheus, ELK). Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
Software Engineer / Test Specialist (SDET, Safety Critical) Oxford (Hybrid, 2 days onsite per week) Highly competitive salary, open and negotiable About the Role We are looking for a Software Engineer / Test Specialist with strong experience in safety critical systems, focused on DO-178C and Verification and Validation (V&V). This is an opportunity to join an extremely well funded and well backed startup with a clear ambition to become a leading technology player in its field. The organisation is building next generation, AI led software systems where safety, reliability and certification are critical to success. You will play a key role in ensuring that advanced, AI-enabled software meets rigorous safety standards, combining traditional SDET responsibilities with deep involvement in safety assurance and certification activities. Key Responsibilities Lead and support V&V activities aligned with DO-178C objectives Develop and execute test strategies, test plans and certification artefacts Validate and assure AI driven and software intensive systems within safety critical frameworks Design and implement automated and manual testing approaches for complex, high integrity software Produce and review compliance documentation such as Software Verification Plans, test cases and verification reports Work closely with software, systems and AI/ML teams to ensure certification readiness Carry out requirements based testing and maintain full traceability using tools such as DOORS or Polarion Support regulatory audits and certification processes across safety critical programmes Identify defects, risks and non compliance issues and drive resolution Essential Experience Strong experience working in DO-178C or DO-178B environments Solid understanding of V&V processes within safety critical systems Background as an SDET, Software Test Engineer or Verification Engineer in regulated industries such as aerospace, defence, automotive or rail Experience testing complex software systems, ideally including AI or data driven components Hands on experience with test automation using Python, C, C++ or similar Experience with requirements traceability tools and test management systems Knowledge of software lifecycle processes in certified environments Desirable Skills Experience with assurance or testing of AI or machine learning based systems in regulated environments Experience across different Design Assurance Levels (DAL A to E) Exposure to model based development such as Simulink Experience with embedded systems or hardware in the loop testing Awareness of additional safety standards such as ARP4754A, ISO 26262 or IEC 61508 Working Arrangement Hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days per week onsite in Oxford. Flexible working options available. Why Join Work on genuinely safety critical, AI enabled systems with real world impact Join a highly ambitious startup with strong funding and backing Be part of a team aiming to become a leading technology player in its field Competitive and flexible salary depending on experience INDENG DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age, or nationality
Jun 05, 2026
Full time
Software Engineer / Test Specialist (SDET, Safety Critical) Oxford (Hybrid, 2 days onsite per week) Highly competitive salary, open and negotiable About the Role We are looking for a Software Engineer / Test Specialist with strong experience in safety critical systems, focused on DO-178C and Verification and Validation (V&V). This is an opportunity to join an extremely well funded and well backed startup with a clear ambition to become a leading technology player in its field. The organisation is building next generation, AI led software systems where safety, reliability and certification are critical to success. You will play a key role in ensuring that advanced, AI-enabled software meets rigorous safety standards, combining traditional SDET responsibilities with deep involvement in safety assurance and certification activities. Key Responsibilities Lead and support V&V activities aligned with DO-178C objectives Develop and execute test strategies, test plans and certification artefacts Validate and assure AI driven and software intensive systems within safety critical frameworks Design and implement automated and manual testing approaches for complex, high integrity software Produce and review compliance documentation such as Software Verification Plans, test cases and verification reports Work closely with software, systems and AI/ML teams to ensure certification readiness Carry out requirements based testing and maintain full traceability using tools such as DOORS or Polarion Support regulatory audits and certification processes across safety critical programmes Identify defects, risks and non compliance issues and drive resolution Essential Experience Strong experience working in DO-178C or DO-178B environments Solid understanding of V&V processes within safety critical systems Background as an SDET, Software Test Engineer or Verification Engineer in regulated industries such as aerospace, defence, automotive or rail Experience testing complex software systems, ideally including AI or data driven components Hands on experience with test automation using Python, C, C++ or similar Experience with requirements traceability tools and test management systems Knowledge of software lifecycle processes in certified environments Desirable Skills Experience with assurance or testing of AI or machine learning based systems in regulated environments Experience across different Design Assurance Levels (DAL A to E) Exposure to model based development such as Simulink Experience with embedded systems or hardware in the loop testing Awareness of additional safety standards such as ARP4754A, ISO 26262 or IEC 61508 Working Arrangement Hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days per week onsite in Oxford. Flexible working options available. Why Join Work on genuinely safety critical, AI enabled systems with real world impact Join a highly ambitious startup with strong funding and backing Be part of a team aiming to become a leading technology player in its field Competitive and flexible salary depending on experience INDENG DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age, or nationality
Junior Test Automation Engineer - Fully Remote Our client is a fast-growing technology consultancy delivering bespoke software solutions and technical expertise across both public and private sectors. Their focus is on close client collaboration, embedding teams within projects to provide tailored high-quality results. About the Role They are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer / SDET to join a collaborative technical team working across a range of client projects. The ideal candidate will have strong experience building test automation frameworks from scratch, excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities and a solid understanding of modern software delivery practices. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts using modern automation tools Verify usability, functionality, performance, and scalability of complex applications Build automation tools and enhance framework capabilities to meet evolving project requirements Implement and maintain automation and performance monitoring processes Contribute to the definition of automation and testing best practices across teams Collaborate closely with developers, QA specialists, and delivery teams to ensure effective automation coverage Support performance test investigations and coordinate resolution efforts across teams Key Skills & Experience Strong communication and collaboration skills within Agile environments Solid understanding of QA processes and the software development lifecycle Proven experience designing and implementing automation frameworks from scratch Proficiency in Java and JavaScript (3+ years) Hands-on experience with API testing tools such as RestAssured or SoapUI Experience implementing contract testing solutions (e.g., PACT) Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar Experience testing microservices and containerised applications (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) Working knowledge of cloud environments (AWS or Azure) Understanding of accessibility testing standards Experience using tools such as Jira and Confluence for documentation and test management
Oct 08, 2025
Full time
Junior Test Automation Engineer - Fully Remote Our client is a fast-growing technology consultancy delivering bespoke software solutions and technical expertise across both public and private sectors. Their focus is on close client collaboration, embedding teams within projects to provide tailored high-quality results. About the Role They are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer / SDET to join a collaborative technical team working across a range of client projects. The ideal candidate will have strong experience building test automation frameworks from scratch, excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities and a solid understanding of modern software delivery practices. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts using modern automation tools Verify usability, functionality, performance, and scalability of complex applications Build automation tools and enhance framework capabilities to meet evolving project requirements Implement and maintain automation and performance monitoring processes Contribute to the definition of automation and testing best practices across teams Collaborate closely with developers, QA specialists, and delivery teams to ensure effective automation coverage Support performance test investigations and coordinate resolution efforts across teams Key Skills & Experience Strong communication and collaboration skills within Agile environments Solid understanding of QA processes and the software development lifecycle Proven experience designing and implementing automation frameworks from scratch Proficiency in Java and JavaScript (3+ years) Hands-on experience with API testing tools such as RestAssured or SoapUI Experience implementing contract testing solutions (e.g., PACT) Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar Experience testing microservices and containerised applications (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) Working knowledge of cloud environments (AWS or Azure) Understanding of accessibility testing standards Experience using tools such as Jira and Confluence for documentation and test management
Test Automation Engineer - Fully Remote Our client is a fast-growing technology consultancy delivering bespoke software solutions and technical expertise across both public and private sectors. Their focus is on close client collaboration, embedding teams within projects to provide tailored high-quality results. About the Role They are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer / SDET to join a collaborative technical team working across a range of client projects. The ideal candidate will have strong experience building test automation frameworks from scratch, excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities and a solid understanding of modern software delivery practices. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts using modern automation tools Verify usability, functionality, performance, and scalability of complex applications Build automation tools and enhance framework capabilities to meet evolving project requirements Implement and maintain automation and performance monitoring processes Contribute to the definition of automation and testing best practices across teams Collaborate closely with developers, QA specialists, and delivery teams to ensure effective automation coverage Support performance test investigations and coordinate resolution efforts across teams Key Skills & Experience Strong communication and collaboration skills within Agile environments Solid understanding of QA processes and the software development lifecycle Proven experience designing and implementing automation frameworks from scratch Proficiency in Java and JavaScript (3+ years) Hands-on experience with API testing tools such as RestAssured or SoapUI Experience implementing contract testing solutions (e.g., PACT) Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar Experience testing microservices and containerised applications (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) Working knowledge of cloud environments (AWS or Azure) Understanding of accessibility testing standards Experience using tools such as Jira and Confluence for documentation and test management
Oct 08, 2025
Full time
Test Automation Engineer - Fully Remote Our client is a fast-growing technology consultancy delivering bespoke software solutions and technical expertise across both public and private sectors. Their focus is on close client collaboration, embedding teams within projects to provide tailored high-quality results. About the Role They are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer / SDET to join a collaborative technical team working across a range of client projects. The ideal candidate will have strong experience building test automation frameworks from scratch, excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities and a solid understanding of modern software delivery practices. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts using modern automation tools Verify usability, functionality, performance, and scalability of complex applications Build automation tools and enhance framework capabilities to meet evolving project requirements Implement and maintain automation and performance monitoring processes Contribute to the definition of automation and testing best practices across teams Collaborate closely with developers, QA specialists, and delivery teams to ensure effective automation coverage Support performance test investigations and coordinate resolution efforts across teams Key Skills & Experience Strong communication and collaboration skills within Agile environments Solid understanding of QA processes and the software development lifecycle Proven experience designing and implementing automation frameworks from scratch Proficiency in Java and JavaScript (3+ years) Hands-on experience with API testing tools such as RestAssured or SoapUI Experience implementing contract testing solutions (e.g., PACT) Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar Experience testing microservices and containerised applications (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) Working knowledge of cloud environments (AWS or Azure) Understanding of accessibility testing standards Experience using tools such as Jira and Confluence for documentation and test management
Software Development Engineer in Test / SDET (C# or TypeScript) London / WFH to £65k Do you have C# or TypeScript coding skills combined with a detail orientated mindset? You could be progressing your career as a Software Development Engineer in Test, working on complex and challenging systems as part of a supportive team with regular learning opportunities and flexible working at a global FinTech click apply for full job details
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
Software Development Engineer in Test / SDET (C# or TypeScript) London / WFH to £65k Do you have C# or TypeScript coding skills combined with a detail orientated mindset? You could be progressing your career as a Software Development Engineer in Test, working on complex and challenging systems as part of a supportive team with regular learning opportunities and flexible working at a global FinTech click apply for full job details