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Test Engineer Clearance: Active SC Clearance is required . Location: Telford Duration: 6 months Location : On-site: 2 days per week in Telford Inside IR35 : Rate .00 pd Looking for a hands-on QA role where your test expertise genuinely helps deliver outcomes? Our Client is hiring a QA Tester to join an Agile delivery team, performing both manual and automated testing while contributing to test approach, coverage, and clear reporting of quality, risks and issues. What you'll be doing: Execute manual and automated test activities across delivery projects Support the team with writing the Test Approach and defining test activities, tasks and deliverables Document test coverage (including a test coverage matrix) to evidence traceability Perform Functional System Testing and Integration Testing, including support for end-to-end testing Analyse customer requirements and technical documentation to identify test scenarios Write and maintain test scripts, prepare test data, and execute test cases (manual and automated) Apply Risk Based Testing to verify outcomes against expected results Work closely with delivery teams, project stakeholders, and external supplier test teams Provide regular test status reports, and identify/raise project and product risks and issues What you'll bring: Active SC Clearance ISTQB Software Foundation certification Experience in Functional System Testing (writing and executing tests) Strong testing fundamentals, including Risk Based Testing Test automation experience and comfort using test tools (e.g., Postman) Agile methodology experience Exposure to Data Warehouses, Data Marts, and Data Migration Strong database skills (SQL, Oracle, or other databases) AWS experience Ability to define and document Test Approaches and Test Completion reports Proficiency with tools such as JIRA, test management tools (e.g., Jira Zephyr Scale), and GIT ETL experience Excellent written and verbal communication If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

Hays are now looking for a Quality Engineer / Performance Tester for one of our local clients: 310 p/d Inside IR35 3 days p/w in the office, 2 WFH Location is one of either London, Manchester or Leicester We're looking for strong experience in performance and non-functional testing to support the delivery of large-scale digital services. The role will focus on ensuring applications are scalable, reliable and performant through a combination of performance testing, API testing and quality engineering practices. What you'll be doing Design, develop and execute performance, load, stress and endurance testing activities. Build and maintain JMeter test scripts and performance test frameworks. Perform API testing and validate system behaviour under varying loads. Analyse performance metrics, identify bottlenecks and provide recommendations for improvement. Work closely with developers, architects and delivery teams to resolve performance issues. Support CI/CD pipelines and integrate automated testing into delivery processes. Monitor application performance using tools such as Grafana, Kibana or similar observability platforms. Contribute to overall quality engineering activities including test planning, defect management and release assurance. What we're looking for Proven experience in performance and non-functional testing. Strong hands-on experience with JMeter. Experience with load, stress, volume and endurance/soak testing. Knowledge of API testing tools such as Postman and REST-based services. Experience working with modern cloud and microservices-based environments. Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and test automation practices. Ability to analyse performance results and communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience working within Agile delivery teams. Previous public sector or government project experience would be advantageous. Experience with tools such as Gatling, k6, Grafana, Kibana or similar performance and monitoring technologies would be beneficial. If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or please send a copy to Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

DevOps Azure (SC Cleared) Taunton (Hybrid) 3 - 6 Month Contract £500/day (Outside IR35) DevOps Engineer needed with active SC Security Clearance and strong hands-on Azure Cloud experience. 3 to 6 Month Contract based in Taunton (Hybrid). Hybrid Working - primarily working remotely from home with travel to the Taunton (Somerset) office typically 3 times per month. A chance to work with a leading global IT transformation on a large-scale Government project. Paying up to £500/day (Outside IR35). Start ASAP during Summer 2026. Key skills, experience + tasks will include: DevOps Engineer to support the design, implementation + maintenance of secure, scalable + automated cloud environments within a regulated Azure ecosystem. Working closely with Lead Developers, DevOps Leads, Architects + Testers to enable efficient software delivery through automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platform management. Hands-on DevOps Engineer who can drive operational excellence, deployment reliability + continuous improvement across the development lifecycle. Must have strong Azure Cloud Services experience, including hands-on experience with Azure DevOps pipelines + release management. Strong understanding of CI/CD principles and deployment automation + Git-based version control systems. Implement + manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like: Bicep, Terraform + ARM Templates. Develop, maintain, and support CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and Git-based workflows. Key Tasks: implementing automated build, deployment, environment provisioning processes, trouble-shooting, monitoring tools within Azure environments. Configure and maintain Azure cloud resources across Development, Test, UAT, and Production environments. Assist in implementing containerized solutions using Docker + Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS). Active SC Security Clearance is essential for this contract.

Our client is looking for a QA Tester who will be responsible for validating new features, enhancements, integrations, and bug fixes within our EVOX platform and associated applications. Working closely with Developers, Product Owners, Business Analysts, and end users, you will ensure that software releases meet business requirements and maintain the highest quality standards. This role requires strong analytical skills, a methodical approach to testing, and experience working within Agile software development environments using Azure DevOps. Key Responsibilities Functional Testing Create, execute, and maintain detailed test plans and test cases. Perform manual testing of web applications developed in C# and .NET Core. Validate functionality against business and technical requirements. Identify, document, and track software defects. Azure DevOps & Agile Delivery Work within Azure DevOps to manage test activities and track defects. Create and maintain test cases linked to User Stories, Features, and Epics. Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. Collaborate with developers to reproduce and resolve defects efficiently. Quality Assurance Verify bug fixes and conduct regression testing prior to release. Ensure software releases satisfy acceptance criteria and quality standards. Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities. Assist in creating and maintaining QA processes and standards. Documentation & Communication Produce clear and concise test evidence and defect reports. Provide regular feedback on software quality and release readiness. Contribute to release notes and quality reporting. Continuous Improvement Identify opportunities to improve testing processes and coverage. Support the introduction of test automation where appropriate. Contribute ideas to improve software usability, reliability, and user experience. Required Skills & Experience Essential Previous experience in a Software QA Tester, Software Tester, or Quality Assurance role. Experience testing web-based business applications. Experience using Azure DevOps for managing defects, work items, and test activities. Understanding of Agile software development methodologies. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent attention to detail. Ability to create structured test plans and test cases. Experience conducting: Functional Testing Regression Testing System Testing User Acceptance Testing Support Strong written and verbal communication skills. Technical Knowledge Understanding of C# and .NET Core application architecture. Knowledge of web technologies including: HTML CSS JavaScript Understanding of REST APIs and API testing. Familiarity with SQL databases and basic query writing. Experience testing role-based access control and authentication processes. Desirable Skills Experience with automated testing tools. Knowledge of Selenium, Playwright, or similar automation frameworks. Experience testing Azure-hosted applications. Understanding of CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps. Experience testing integrations with third-party systems. Knowledge of security and performance testing principles. Personal Attributes We are looking for someone who: Has a passion for delivering high-quality software. Can work independently while collaborating effectively within a team. Is organised and capable of managing multiple priorities. Communicates clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Takes ownership and pride in delivering reliable solutions. Locations - Inverness or Aberdeen will be considered To find out more please contact Lyndsey for a confidential conversation

Are you a tech-savvy individual ready to kickstart your career in the dynamic world of IT consulting? Do you possess a passion for problem-solving and a hunger for continuous learning? Look no further! We re on the lookout for a highly motivated Graduate Software Tester to join our thriving team in Milton Keynes. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated graduates who are keen to build a career in our Solution Delivery team working to create, enhance and support great products that are critical to our customers. In return you will find a supportive and talented team to work with, in a company that respects, trusts, and invests in their employees. As a Graduate Software Tester, you will benefit from remote and office based working, within a team of highly skilled engineers across various disciplines. You will be working in an agile scrum environment which adheres to scrum values, delivering significant change to our products. You will be directly involved in designing, developing, testing and delivering of great new features and improvements that the team is expected to champion, support and evolve. We are passionate about developing software applications that make a real difference in the energy market. We build platforms that provide pricing, billing, and supply management for large B2B Electricity suppliers, with business process automation, data analytics and flexible integration architecture. Our energy and carbon management platform delivers great energy management tools with a mission to support customers to reduce energy consumption, analyse bills for cost recovery and reduce emissions to support green initiatives and achieve net-zero ambitions. We operate in a sector that is undergoing rapid change, with organisations aiming to reduce their carbon emissions and electricity suppliers seeking more innovative solutions for their customers. EDW Technology, as a UK leader in technology for the energy market, is ideally placed to help our customers adapt in this rapidly changing sector, as we move to a more sustainable future. Graduate Software Tester Requirements: You are interested in business critical, scalable applications using modern technologies, on a mixture of cloud and on-premise platforms You collaborate well within a team and are motivated to learn new technologies and understand existing software platforms, so that you can help shape them in the future You have a desire to learn and understand how energy retail and carbon management industries work, to help us build game changing solutions You have strong communication skills and are comfortable engaging with a wide range of stakeholders Languages/Specs: Java/Groovy, SQL, Swagger/OpenAPI Interfaces: Web, API, Messages/Events, DB Dev Lifecyle: Maven, GIT/BitBucket, Jira Cloud, Zephyr, ReadyAPI, jMeter Testing Types: API, Web, Security/PEN, Performance & Scalability, Thick Client, Integration, Automated, Compliance Command line: Linux shell/Bash Graduate Software Tester Benefits: £26,500 per annum Employee Ownership Profit Share bonus scheme (annual) Hybrid Working home and office-based role Home office IT equipment provided Health cash plan including family cover Employee Wellbeing Programme Life Assurance Stakeholder Pension - Salary Sacrifice Perks at Work Shopping Discounts Flexible holidays Cycle Salary Sacrifice Scheme Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme Company funded social events and team building Free on-site parking Relaxed office dress code About us EDW Technology, established in 1995, is an innovative IT company specialising in the energy sector. Having acquired TEAM Energy in 2017, a company specialising in energy management software and services, we are well placed to become a leading software and service provider in our related sectors of energy retail and energy management. In 2019 we moved into employee ownership, meaning that all our employees share in the success of our business through a profit share scheme. Our vision is to help all our customers contribute to the delivery of the UK s net zero objectives by delivering products and services that enable successful and optimal carbon and energy management. To be considered for this role, you must have eligibility to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Help us to make a world of difference Urenco is a global leader in the production of low carbon energy. We work at the cutting edge of the transition to a sustainable, net zero world. We are seeking an Information Security Technical Assurance Lead to join our team at our Paddington Head Office. This role sits within the CISO function, which is dedicated to continuously evolving and strengthening Urenco s cyber security capabilities to protect our business, customers, and the wider public, while supporting the safe and sustainable use of nuclear technology. As part of the Cyber Security Assurance team , and reporting to the Head of Cyber Security Assurance, you will play a key role in driving improvements to Urenco s overall cyber security maturity. This position requires close collaboration with business stakeholders, as well as colleagues across IT and Information Security. With a strong focus on application security across both on-premises and cloud environments, you will lead assurance activities that help embed secure practices across the organisation. This is a hybrid role, with an expectation of a minimum of two days per week in our London Paddington office. Occasional travel may be required. The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain SC clearance. At Urenco we re committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. If you feel you meet some, but not all of what we're looking for, please still apply. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training and development experiences. Along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. What you ll do: Assure Security Designs and Solutions Produce and review technical security documentation to support secure solution delivery. Partner with business stakeholders to understand requirements and embed strong security practices across initiatives. Act as a trusted advisor and security advocate, promoting a security-first culture across the organisation. Review technical designs against security standards and policies, identifying gaps and recommending improvements to controls. Provide assurance across both on-premises and cloud environments, ensuring consistent security coverage. Assess and Manage Security Risk Collaborate with GRC teams, security architects, and business stakeholders to conduct risk assessments, define mitigations, and document outcomes. Work closely with IT teams to validate and assure the effectiveness of technical controls against identified threats. Translate business strategy and requirements into secure architectural approaches, clearly communicating risk and enabling appropriate control solutions. Conduct supplier assurance activities across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid services, providing clear, actionable recommendations. Define Security Standards, Policies and Guidance Develop and maintain application security policies, standards, and guidelines. Ensure alignment between security frameworks, architectural standards, and overall business strategy. Stay current with emerging threats, technologies, and industry best practices, continuously enhancing Urenco s security posture. What do you need to thrive in this role? Proven experience working in a global organisation, delivering against the key responsibilities outlined above. A degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience. Relevant cybersecurity certifications (one or more), such as: CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) CSSLP (Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional) GWAPT (GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester) GCSA (GIAC Cloud Security Automation) CASE (Certified Application Security Engineer) Certified DevSecOps Professional Strong familiarity with OWASP (including Top 10 and ASVS) At least 5 years experience in information security assurance, with a strong focus on application security. Hands-on experience with information security frameworks and regulatory compliance, such as ISO 27001 and the NIST SP 800 series / Cybersecurity Framework. Desirable Knowledge of regulatory requirements within the nuclear industry, particularly across the United States, United Kingdom, Netherlands, and Germany. Understanding of government security classifications and associated handling requirements. What can you expect from us? More than just a job, we offer a future. More than just a place to work, we provide an opportunity to prosper. As an employee of Urenco you will receive: Annual leave of 27 days per annum. A generous bonus scheme based on achievement of personal and company objectives. A diverse range of family friendly policies. A defined contribution pension scheme: contributions start at 4% (employee) and 10% (employer). Hybrid Working Pattern: up to two days working remotely on average per week. Flexible start and finish times, with a 1.30pm finish on Fridays. Flexible benefits package; including life assurance and income protection. In addition, you ll have an opportunity to purchase additional benefits that suit your lifestyle. Paid time off for volunteering. The opportunity to join our private medical and dental insurance schemes. Education and training; we take pride in helping people learn and develop by supporting, accelerating and directing your learning. As well as the completion of mandatory health and safety courses, training packages will be offered to meet your specific needs. Security vetting Due to the nature of the industry that Urenco operates in, all personnel regardless of employment status working for Urenco are required to obtain security clearance at the level required for their role. Security clearances are assessed in accordance with regulations and official guidance issued by the relevant competent authorities for national security vetting. In certain circumstances, additional enhanced security clearance considerations apply to roles within Urenco owing to the particular activities that the Urenco Group undertakes in relation to uranium enrichment. Successful candidates will need to satisfy security requirements, and all offers of appointment are made subject to the successful approval of all checks initiated. Creating a diverse and inclusive workforce As a truly global company with a presence in the UK, USA, Germany, and the Netherlands, we know that our individual differences make us stronger. Putting people at the heart of our business, we strive to create an open and inclusive workplace that allows every voice to be heard and diversity to thrive. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please let our talent acquisition team know. Because together, we are one Urenco. We are enriching the world. And enriching your future.

Functional Tester The Role We are looking for an experienced Functional Tester to join a government programme focused on biometric matching technology. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a highly secure, business-critical system where you will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing automated tests against complex backend services. As the solution has no user interface, you will be testing directly through web services and APIs, creating comprehensive test scenarios, input messages, and expected outputs to validate biometric workflows and matching capabilities. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and execute automated tests for biometric workflows and matching services. Create and maintain test scripts for backend web service testing. Construct test inputs, messages, and expected outputs across a wide variety of scenarios. Automate the generation of test data and test inputs to improve delivery efficiency. Perform both functional and non-functional testing, including performance and operability testing. Analyse test results, identify defects, and work closely with development teams to resolve issues. Maintain accurate test artefacts and reporting within agreed tooling and processes. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience in functional testing and test automation. Experience testing backend systems, APIs, or web services where no UI is available. Strong understanding of test design techniques and scenario creation. Experience creating automated test inputs and validating expected outcomes. Exposure to both functional and non-functional testing methodologies. Desirable Skills Test automation and scripting. SOAP UI JMeter Jira Zephyr XML SOAP Web Services Experience working within government or highly regulated environments. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

Job Title: Lead Systems Integration Tester Salary : 80,000 - 90,000 DOE Location : Cambridge - Predominantly site with occasional home working We're on the hunt for a Lead Systems Integration Tester to join a growing organisation who enable high-speed connectivity without requiring extensive fibre installation and are used in applications such as fixed wireless access, enterprise networks, and communications infrastructure. They need someone to take ownership of the System Test Integration activities; think the planning, development and execution of the E2E system test plans and test cases to ensure product quality and diagnose any issues across the test environments. Things you'll be involved in: Leading the System Integration Test function within a matrix organisation, with Test Engineers working across multiple Scrum teams. Developing and implementing system integration test strategies, plans and test cases for complex technology products, including interoperability and integration testing with customer and third-party systems. Leading the development of automated system tests for new and existing features, while contributing to the ongoing evolution of the test automation framework. Acting as Product Owner for the Regression Test Scrum Team. Driving continuous improvement in the efficiency, quality and flexibility of system test activities. Contributing to the overall test strategy, processes and ways of working. Collaborating closely with engineering and test teams across the organisation. Managing relationships with external suppliers and third-party testing partners where appropriate. Supporting customer demonstrations, trials and validation activities. Working closely with software, hardware and test leads to ensure successful product delivery. Staying up to date with emerging testing methodologies and technologies within the telecommunications and wireless communications sector. Skills & Experience: (Essential) Programming experience in C/C++, Python or similar languages Proven experience in a senior software or systems test leadership role and experience building, leading and developing high-performing test teams. Strong background in defining and implementing test strategies and experience acting as a Product Owner within a testing environment. Strong understanding of Agile development methodologies and the software development lifecycle (SDLC). Expert knowledge of system integration testing principles and best practices and experience leading test automation initiatives. Knowledge of modern wireless communications technologies; experience with 5G architectures would be advantageous. Ability to think strategically and align testing activities with wider business objectives. Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication, collaboration and stakeholder management skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities and a proactive, collaborative and adaptable approach. (Desirable) Understanding of analogue and digital electronics, including radio frequency (RF) principles. Strong working knowledge of Linux. Degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related discipline. Experience leading small to medium-sized software development or testing projects. Familiarity with software engineering best practices, including code reviews, unit testing and modular design. Experience with modern development and CI/CD tools such as Kubernetes, Jira and Jenkins. Experience using Git or other version control systems. Understanding of cloud infrastructure, databases and their impact on system performance. Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud. Knowledge of network management protocols such as SNMP, NETCONF and YANG.

Role: Calibration Engineer Location: Stansted Hours: 37.5 Monday - Friday Salary: 30,000 1. Job Purpose As a Calibration technician, you will be responsible for performing calibration inspections and measurements, providing technical guidance and specifications to trainees, and maintaining accurate, auditable calibration records. You will ensure all data is recorded and managed in accordance with established procedures using calibration management systems. 2. Job Accountabilities Calibration of mechanical measuring equipment, including micrometers, callipers, torque wrenches and crimp tools. Calibration of electrical equipment, including multimeters, insulation testers and LCR meters. Calibration of specialist products, where appropriate to the individual. Repair and fault-finding to component level. Maintaining the serviceability of all tools and test equipment used for calibration. Maintaining the calibration database, filing system, calibration certification and associated files. Providing on-the-job training and mentoring at all levels, as required. Assisting in the development and improvement of inspection and calibration procedures. Participating in internal and external audits, as required. Ensuring that all mandatory and legislative quality, health, safety and environmental requirements are implemented at all times. Supporting process improvement and functional development. Liaising with internal and external auditors. 4. Key Dimensions and Related Job Results The role has an impact on the following areas: Financial performance Compliance performance Safety performance Safety culture Company reputation 5. Operating Environment The role is based in a calibration laboratory near Stansted Airport, Essex. 6. Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge 6.1 Qualifications and Education A technical engineering qualification at one of the following levels: Degree HND HNC NVQ/BTEC Level 3 or above 6.2 Skills and Abilities Practical experience in calibration activities within a laboratory or technical environment. Knowledge of UKAS ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation requirements and calibration certification processes. Understanding of calibration uncertainty budgets, principles, practices and theories. Ability to perform calibration tasks in accordance with established procedures and quality standards. Ability to maintain accurate calibration records and documentation. Proficiency in Windows-based software and laboratory automation systems, including Microsoft Excel. Full UK driving licence.

QA Software Tester Automation testing, Selenium, Cucumber, BDD Remote working (Offices in Southampton and London if you did want to go in) Salary circa 35k - 38k plus benefits Join a Team That Builds Innovative SaaS Solutions Are you a QA Software Tester looking for a role where your work has a real impact? I'm looking for a detail-oriented QA Software Tester to join a growing team, helping to ensure the quality, performance and reliability of my clients software products. My clients solutions are designed for the flexible workspace industry and include an established networking platform that combines CRM, billing and floor space management into one powerful solution. The Role Working within the development team, you'll be responsible for planning, executing and improving software testing across products. You'll work closely with developers and product owners to ensure new features meet the highest quality standards before release. Key Responsibilities Design, write and execute functional, regression, integration and unit test cases. Identify, record and manage software defects through to resolution. Develop and maintain automated test scenarios using Selenium and Cucumber (full training provided if required). Collaborate with developers and product owners to define clear acceptance criteria. Help improve the testing processes and automation strategy. Test networking-related functionality within our software platform. Essential Skills Proven experience in software testing. Good understanding of software testing methodologies, including regression testing, test planning and defect management. Excellent attention to detail. Strong written communication skills. Ability to work independently within a remote-first environment. Good organisational and time management skills. Desirable Skills Experience with Selenium, Cucumber or Behaviour Driven Development (BDD). Understanding of networking fundamentals such as IP addressing, VLANs, routing and firewalls. Experience testing SaaS or network management applications. Knowledge of API testing or test automation tools. What We Offer Salary circa 35k - 38k plus benefits Flexible working environment with a great work-life balance. The opportunity to work on innovative SaaS products within a growing technology business. Ongoing training and career development, including hands-on experience with Selenium and Cucumber. Supportive, collaborative team culture. If you would like to apply for this position then please contact Tom Rayner on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Principal Backend Developer (C# / .NET) The Opportunity This is a career-defining role for a Principal Backend Developer who wants to be at the forefront of a growing SaaS organisation. You'll be joining a company that's scaling rapidly, building innovative products that make a real difference to its customers. This role offers the chance to take ownership of backend systems, shape best practice, and mentor the next generation of engineers. The Role You'll provide technical leadership across backend development, ensuring systems are robust, scalable, and future-proof. Working closely with product owners, testers, and front-end teams, you'll bring engineering excellence into every decision. With a stack centred on C#, .NET, cloud services, and automation frameworks, you'll be both hands-on in coding and guiding others to deliver their best work. Day-to-day responsibilities Architect and build scalable backend services in C# / .NET Drive adoption of clean coding practices, design patterns, and SOLID principles Mentor engineers, fostering a culture of growth, learning, and high performance Collaborate with product owners to refine requirements and translate them into technical solutions Integrate automation testing (Playwright) and CI/CD pipelines to ensure code quality Lead technical discussions, setting direction on tools, frameworks, and approaches Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges across backend services Optimise system performance and ensure resilience across platforms Review code and guide engineering standards across the team Contribute to product strategy by aligning technical roadmaps with business goals What you bring to the team Strong experience developing backend systems with C# and .NET Deep knowledge of cloud environments (Azure preferred) Experience in designing APIs and microservices at scale Solid understanding of automation testing tools (Playwright desirable) Leadership experience - mentoring, coaching, and guiding engineering teams Strong problem-solving skills with an eye for performance optimisation Enthusiasm for delivering quality solutions in a SaaS environment Send your CV now 50249MSR INDMANS The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.

Senior QA Automation Engineer/SDET Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 Location: Central London, hybrid, 3 days per week in the office Type: Permanent A leading insurance organisation is looking to recruit a Senior QA Automation Engineer/SDET into a growing technology function. This is a hands-on role focused on test automation, manual testing, Agile delivery and improving the quality of business critical software platforms. The successful candidate will work closely with developers, product owners, business analysts, delivery leads and offshore testing teams to ensure high quality releases across a modern product environment. The client is looking for someone who has developed through a technical testing or SDET route and is still comfortable being hands on with automation scripts, test cases, defect management and delivery detail. This is not a purely strategic or management focused role. Key responsibilities Design, build and execute manual and automated test cases across functional, integration and regression testing. Create, maintain and enhance automated test scripts using Selenium, Katalon or similar UI automation tools. Work within Agile Scrum teams across sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily stand ups, sprint reviews and retrospectives. Support shift left testing practices and help introduce automation earlier in the development life cycle. Manage defects through to resolution, working closely with development teams to identify root cause and improve release quality. Support business users with acceptance testing where required. Work with DevOps and engineering teams to resolve environment, deployment, and pipeline related issues. Collaborate with offshore testing teams, providing guidance and support around day to day testing activity. Contribute to improvements in test coverage, automation coverage, regression packs and overall testing standards. Key experience required Strong experience in software testing, covering both manual testing and test automation. Previous experience as a QA Automation Engineer, Senior QA Engineer, SDET, Automation Tester or Quality Engineer. Hands on automation experience with Selenium, Katalon or similar UI automation tools. Experience working in Agile Scrum delivery teams. Good understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps aligned delivery. Experience with test management tools such as Azure Test Plans, Jira, Zephyr, Xray or similar. Strong defect management, test case design and regression testing experience. Ability to work closely with technical and non technical stakeholders. Useful experience Insurance, financial services or regulated sector experience. Experience testing workflow, policy, claims, underwriting or business process driven applications. Experience working with offshore testing teams. Exposure to low code, rules based or enterprise workflow platforms. Relevant testing certifications would be beneficial but are not essential. Profile This role would suit a hands on Senior QA Automation Engineer or SDET who enjoys working closely with engineering teams and business users. The client needs someone who can contribute directly to testing and automation delivery, rather than someone focused only on strategy, governance or line management. Apply now for more information following the link Data & Application Notice We process personal data submitted as part of your application for recruitment purposes in line with UK GDPR. All applications are reviewed by a member of our team, we do not use automated decision-making in our selection process. Your application will be assessed against the requirements of this role. By applying to this advert, you consent to receiving future relevant roles and industry news and insights from us. To opt out of this, please contact: (see below) For more information on how we use your data, including how long we retain it & your rights, please refer to our Privacy Policy:

Essential: Active Security Clearance is needed. Software upgrades. Automation framework needs improvements. (Convert to JS playwright) Using old test data, needs improving. Automate the manual processes. Convert LoadRunner tests to something open source - JMeter (beneficial) Tech stack: ci/cd Gitlab postgres DB docker environment Java application monolith Java cucumber selenium test framework Java framework for testing bash processes

WTG Commissioning Engineer / Supervisor 66kV required for a Major Offshore Wind Farm Developer to be based in Denmark. Responsibilities Take ownership in supervising contractor's activities, to ensure contractors are compliant with the HSE, Quality, Contractual and Employer's requirements. Participate on relevant Construction and Commissioning meetings internally and externally. Coordination of Energization, Testing and Commissioning activities and interfaces with packages, related contractors, TSO and various team members. Participate and supervise on Commissioning and Quality activities including; Installation works, Site Acceptance Tests, Quality inspections and checks. Report and follow up on Quality open points, findings and non-conformities. Review and sign off on progress reports, Installation and Commissioning procedures, as-built documents and Quality reports. Track and record related Commissioning activities. Report progress updates and lookaheads. Take the role as an Operation Controller in accordance with EN (phone number removed). Support in preparing and Conducting Electrical Safety Trainings and inductions. Assess Risks and Maintain a Safe System of work during Commissioning related activities REQUEST FOR SERVICE. Apply Electrical Safety Precautions and Issue Electrical Permit to Work. Documents required when the system becomes under Electrical Safety Rules. Communicate and coordinate Access restrictions and Safety from the system. Prepare Switching schedules and perform switching activities. Support in preparation of Energization activities and RAMS; including Pre-Energization, Energization and post-energization checks. Perform Switching and Energization activities. Monitor and supervise the systems via SCADA; to immediately report any alarms and abnormalities. Comply with HSE requirements and immediate reporting of HSE observations, near misses, incidents & accidents. Intervene when encountering unsafe practices, and support optimization of HSE culture and practices. Capture, compile and register lessons learnt. The Contractor is obliged to assist with training apprentices during the works, if the Employer deems this relevant. Requirements Valid EU passport or work Visa for Denmark / Netherlands. GWO First Aid. GWO Manual Handling. GWO Sea Survival. GWO Fire Awareness. GWO Working at Heights. Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET) including CA-EBS. Valid Offshore Medical certificates. Basic computer operation skills. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and Electrical Diagrams. Experience with wind industry safety practices. Experience in the field of protection systems, SCADA and communication, automation technology and network operations REQUEST FOR SERVICE. A good technical understanding of the components of Electrical Power Systems e.g. Switchgears, Transformers, HV substations, HV networks to efficiently resolve the complex problems that can be occur with these assets. High level of fitness, being able to work in demanding physical and adverse weather and conditions. Flexibility to meet business objectives. Good verbal & written Communication skills - English is mandatory and preferably also in Danish. Experience with electrical testing equipment (i.e. voltage testers, amp clamps, and various hand and power tools). Knowledgeable and experienced working with and/in HV Control Room. Knowledge and experience with Siemens HV SCADA system and GE HV SCADA system. Knowledgeable and experienced working with EN (phone number removed). Experience as Operation Controller (SAP) in accordance with EN (phone number removed). Experience with Siemens 8VM1 switchgear and possession.

Software Testing & Automation Specialist - Web Ecommerce- Contract Location: Hammersmith (4 days on site, 1 day remote) Rate: 500 - 650 per day (to Umbrella) Contract Length: 6 - 12 months We're looking for an experienced Software Testing & Automation Specialist to join the digital product team and design and implement from scratch an automated UI testing framework for a bespoke ecommerce / complex web platform as the sole test consultant. The role focuses on designing and implementing a UI acceptance testing strategy and automation solution for a bespoke ecommerce platform built on a Microsoft .NET stack, currently tested manually by engineers and product owners. You'll deliver a maintainable, pragmatic, and scalable automation framework that enables the team to improve efficiency, reduce risk, and enhance release quality while ensuring it can be easily maintained and extended by non-specialists/non testers once your contract ends. Successful candidates must have similar experience in designing and implementing from scratch an automated UI testing framework for ecommerce / complex web platforms. Key Responsibilities Analyse current manual testing processes and identify opportunities for automation. Recommend and implement automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, BrowserStack, Testim). Design and configure an automated testing framework for functional and regression testing. Develop reusable test cases, templates, and clear documentation. Train and support team members to maintain and extend automated tests. Provide reporting on coverage, outcomes, and defects. Experience & Skills Proven experience in both manual and automated testing. Strong background in designing and implementing automated UI testing frameworks for ecommerce or complex web platforms. Previous experience leading the design and build of automated testing frameworks from scratch (Greenfield). Expertise in at least one automation tool or framework. Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and integrating testing into release cycles. Strong communication and documentation skills. Collaborative, self-motivated, and able to deliver outcomes independently. Everybody is welcome Diversity and Inclusion Statement. PCR Digital "At PCR Digital, we are committed to ensuring that diversity, equity and inclusion play a role at all stages of our recruitment - it is important to us that our own company culture and the culture of our network is as varied and supportive as possible. We love people (it's why we do what we do), so, regardless of background, we welcome you to work with us or apply to any of our jobs if you feel that they are right for you." We also aim to ensure that our entire process is accessible. Please make us aware of any adjustments you may need throughout the selection, interview and general process and we will do all we can to ensure that any barriers are removed for you.

Role Title: Automation Tester (Python) Rate: £400 Inside IR35 Location: Remote Duration: 12 Months Clearance: BPSS Must Have experience with Python and AWS Key Responsibilities: Develop and deliver comprehensive, robust, and reliable automated test frameworks and suites to cover business requirements. Identify and resolve defects or issues preventing the delivery of Test Engineering activities. Maintain full traceability of defects, tests, and requirements. Design, build, and maintain an effective test infrastructure. Create and maintain documentation within the test automation code base. Stay updated with the latest technical test tools and apply them where beneficial. Review and update the test suite to reflect current best practices and reduce technical debt. Develop and maintain reusable libraries and services. Communicate and share technical resources, knowledge, and lessons learned with other teams. Contribute to the production of test approaches and reporting mechanisms agreed upon with senior stakeholders. Ensure usability, accessibility, security, stability, and capacity are Embedded in the development of citizen services. Collaborate with other teams in the Software Development Lifecycle to drive technical solutions. Apply Agile principles in practice and use Agile tools intelligently. Design and build technical setups and working methods for continuous integration, delivery, and deployment practices. Review test practices and implement improvements. Participate in community discussions around the latest technology trends, tools, and best practices within Test Engineering. Commit to continuous personal development, learning, and training. Provide coaching and mentoring to Test Engineering team members. Support recruitment-related activities when required.

Role Title: Automation Tester Clearance: BPSS Salary: £60,000 + 5% Pension + Travel Expences Location: Remote with 1 day onsite in Manchester Must have Java or Javascript experience Key Responsibilities: Develop and deliver comprehensive, robust, and reliable automated test frameworks and suites to cover business requirements. Identify and resolve defects or issues preventing the delivery of Test Engineering activities. Maintain full traceability of defects, tests, and requirements. Design, build, and maintain an effective test infrastructure. Create and maintain documentation within the test automation code base. Stay updated with the latest technical test tools and apply them where beneficial. Review and update the test suite to reflect current best practices and reduce technical debt. Develop and maintain reusable libraries and services. Communicate and share technical resources, knowledge, and lessons learned with other teams. Contribute to the production of test approaches and reporting mechanisms agreed upon with senior stakeholders. Ensure usability, accessibility, security, stability, and capacity are Embedded in the development of citizen services. Collaborate with other teams in the Software Development Lifecycle to drive technical solutions. Apply Agile principles in practice and use Agile tools intelligently. Design and build technical setups and working methods for continuous integration, delivery, and deployment practices. Review test practices and implement improvements. Participate in community discussions around the latest technology trends, tools, and best practices within Test Engineering. Commit to continuous personal development, learning, and training. Provide coaching and mentoring to Test Engineering team members. Support recruitment-related activities when required.

About the Role We're looking for an experienced Test Automation Engineer to join our team on a contract basis to support the build-out of our automated test framework and validation suite. You'll play a key role in designing, implementing, and maintaining automated functional, integration, performance, and acceptance tests across a modern data and cloud environment. Key Responsibilities Design and implement automated test frameworks using Pytest for functional and regression testing. Develop and execute unit, integration, and API tests within the Pytest framework. Implement BDD (Behaviour-Driven Development) testing using Behave and Gherkin , defining clear, business-readable acceptance criteria. Develop and manage performance and load testing suites using Locust , with potential exploration of JMeter as an alternative. Write and execute SQL queries to validate data integrity across different layers (ODS/PDU). Integrate test automation with AWS services such as: Athena for data validation queries CloudWatch for logging test results and monitoring trends EventBridge for triggering automated test runs IAM Policy Simulator for access control and encryption/decryption testing Contribute to continuous integration and delivery pipelines by embedding automated testing practices. Explore and assess Great Expectations (GE) as a complementary or alternative data validation framework. Skills & Experience Required Strong experience with Python for automation and Scripting. Proven track record implementing frameworks with Pytest (unit, integration, API, and regression testing). Hands-on experience with BDD frameworks such as Behave and Gherkin . Knowledge of performance testing tools such as Locust (and ideally exposure to JMeter ). Proficient in SQL for data validation and testing. Familiarity with AWS services , particularly Athena , CloudWatch , EventBridge , S3 , and IAM . Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and test automation integration. Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail. Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams. Nice to Have Experience using Great Expectations (GE) for data quality validation. Exposure to data-driven testing and cloud-based data architectures .

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!

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Automation Test Engineer who boasts experience with Python and Pytest to join our fantastic London based fintech client, working largely remote with monthly get togethers. 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 and Appium. Batch processing experience. Financial services/fintech experience. If you're passionate about testing, automation, and continuous learning, we would love to hear from you!