Test Automation Engineer - Distributed Systems & Networking 50,000 - 70,000 DOE + Benefits Fully Remote (UK) About the Company This is a fantastic opportunity to join a pioneering technology business operating at the forefront of secure communications and connectivity. Our client develops innovative software solutions for organisations operating within highly secure, mission-critical environments. Founded by recognised industry experts, they are building technology that challenges conventional approaches and delivers real-world impact. With ambitious growth plans and a highly capable engineering team, this is an exciting time to join. The Opportunity We're looking for a Test Automation Engineer to help build and enhance automated testing capability across complex distributed systems. This role goes far beyond writing automated tests. You'll develop frameworks, tooling and infrastructure that validate software operating across cloud services, networks, hardware and real-world environments. Working closely with engineers, you'll help ensure systems are reliable, resilient, secure and ready for production. About You Essential Skills Software engineering experience using Go, Rust or C, combined with Python or Shell scripting Experience building automated test frameworks, harnesses and testing infrastructure Understanding of distributed systems, asynchronous workflows and eventual consistency Experience with Go Testing, Playwright, Jest or similar frameworks CI/CD experience, ideally GitHub Actions Docker and containerised test environments Strong networking knowledge including TCP/IP, UDP, DNS, NAT, routing and tunnelling Technical Knowledge Go testing and table-driven tests React component and end-to-end testing Performance and load testing Security testing including mTLS and certificate authentication SQL and database testing Server-Sent Events (SSE) Mock services, fixtures and test environments Fuzz, differential and property-based testing Desirable Experience Rust testing frameworks Chaos engineering OpenWRT or embedded Linux Hardware-in-the-loop testing QEMU Cellular networking platforms Terraform testing Large-scale distributed environments Additional Requirements Must be eligible and willing to undergo security clearance Sponsorship is not available What You'll Be Doing Building automated test frameworks across cloud, networking and hardware platforms Creating end-to-end testing environments using hardware and simulation technologies Designing resilience, fault-injection and chaos-testing scenarios Testing backend services, networking functionality and platform reliability Supporting API, UI, integration and performance testing across React and Go applications Developing automated testing for real-time and event-driven features Integrating testing into CI/CD pipelines Improving test reliability and reducing flaky test behaviour Converting identified defects into automated regression coverage What We Offer 50,000 - 70,000 DOE + Benefits Fully remote UK-based role Flexible working arrangements Complex engineering challenges within secure communications Modern technology environment working alongside experienced engineers Sound Interesting? If you're passionate about automation, distributed systems and quality engineering, we'd love to hear from you. We look forward to hearing from you. About Adecco Adecco is acting as an Employment Agency. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. We are on the client's supplier list for this role. Technical Keywords Test Automation Engineer, QA Automation, Go, Golang, Rust, C, Python, Shell Scripting, Distributed Systems, Docker, CI/CD, GitHub Actions, Playwright, Jest, Integration Testing, Performance Testing, Load Testing, Fuzz Testing, Chaos Engineering, SQL, React Testing, API Testing, SSE, mTLS, X.509, TCP/IP, DNS, NAT, OpenWRT, Embedded Linux, QEMU, Terraform, Secure Communications, Platform Testing.
Aug 13, 2026
Full time
Test Automation Engineer - Distributed Systems & Networking 50,000 - 70,000 DOE + Benefits Fully Remote (UK) About the Company This is a fantastic opportunity to join a pioneering technology business operating at the forefront of secure communications and connectivity. Our client develops innovative software solutions for organisations operating within highly secure, mission-critical environments. Founded by recognised industry experts, they are building technology that challenges conventional approaches and delivers real-world impact. With ambitious growth plans and a highly capable engineering team, this is an exciting time to join. The Opportunity We're looking for a Test Automation Engineer to help build and enhance automated testing capability across complex distributed systems. This role goes far beyond writing automated tests. You'll develop frameworks, tooling and infrastructure that validate software operating across cloud services, networks, hardware and real-world environments. Working closely with engineers, you'll help ensure systems are reliable, resilient, secure and ready for production. About You Essential Skills Software engineering experience using Go, Rust or C, combined with Python or Shell scripting Experience building automated test frameworks, harnesses and testing infrastructure Understanding of distributed systems, asynchronous workflows and eventual consistency Experience with Go Testing, Playwright, Jest or similar frameworks CI/CD experience, ideally GitHub Actions Docker and containerised test environments Strong networking knowledge including TCP/IP, UDP, DNS, NAT, routing and tunnelling Technical Knowledge Go testing and table-driven tests React component and end-to-end testing Performance and load testing Security testing including mTLS and certificate authentication SQL and database testing Server-Sent Events (SSE) Mock services, fixtures and test environments Fuzz, differential and property-based testing Desirable Experience Rust testing frameworks Chaos engineering OpenWRT or embedded Linux Hardware-in-the-loop testing QEMU Cellular networking platforms Terraform testing Large-scale distributed environments Additional Requirements Must be eligible and willing to undergo security clearance Sponsorship is not available What You'll Be Doing Building automated test frameworks across cloud, networking and hardware platforms Creating end-to-end testing environments using hardware and simulation technologies Designing resilience, fault-injection and chaos-testing scenarios Testing backend services, networking functionality and platform reliability Supporting API, UI, integration and performance testing across React and Go applications Developing automated testing for real-time and event-driven features Integrating testing into CI/CD pipelines Improving test reliability and reducing flaky test behaviour Converting identified defects into automated regression coverage What We Offer 50,000 - 70,000 DOE + Benefits Fully remote UK-based role Flexible working arrangements Complex engineering challenges within secure communications Modern technology environment working alongside experienced engineers Sound Interesting? If you're passionate about automation, distributed systems and quality engineering, we'd love to hear from you. We look forward to hearing from you. About Adecco Adecco is acting as an Employment Agency. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. We are on the client's supplier list for this role. Technical Keywords Test Automation Engineer, QA Automation, Go, Golang, Rust, C, Python, Shell Scripting, Distributed Systems, Docker, CI/CD, GitHub Actions, Playwright, Jest, Integration Testing, Performance Testing, Load Testing, Fuzz Testing, Chaos Engineering, SQL, React Testing, API Testing, SSE, mTLS, X.509, TCP/IP, DNS, NAT, OpenWRT, Embedded Linux, QEMU, Terraform, Secure Communications, Platform Testing.
Job Title: QA Tester Location: Hybrid (2-3 days in-office per week) Contract Type: Temporary Contract Length: 6 months Working Pattern: Full Time About the Role: Join our client's dynamic team as a QA Tester, where you will play a vital role in ensuring the quality and reliability of software applications. You will design, develop, and execute both manual and automated test scripts to validate functionality, performance, and security across various platforms. Collaborating closely with development teams, you will identify defects early, enhance test coverage, and streamline the release process. Main Duties: Test client applications predominantly developed using MS.NET C# with SQL Server or Oracle databases. Understand business requirements and create detailed test plans, writing and executing test cases for both functional and non-functional testing using Azure DevOps, XRAY, and JIRA. Conduct regression, functional, emergency change, and defect testing across production systems. Perform API testing, data validation, and batch process testing to ensure comprehensive system integrity. Design and maintain a test results dashboard to provide real-time visibility into project status, test execution progress, and key quality metrics for stakeholders. Additional Responsibilities: Collaborate with business users in London and other European branches to align on business requirements and support user acceptance testing (UAT). Engage with production support, release management, and change teams to ensure robust QA delivery. Ensure suitable testing environments are available and manage test data for the system test phase. Run regression tests for monthly/weekly releases and hotfixes to validate core system functionality. Requirements: Essential: University graduate level with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Software Engineering, Data Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or Mathematics. Proven understanding of the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC). Familiarity with MS .NET Framework environments. Experience in API, Middleware, and Batch & Data processing testing. Extensive experience in Windows and Web application testing. Good SQL/data validation skills and familiarity with ETL/data warehouse testing. Strong manual and automation testing experience. Experience in test management using XRAY/JIRA/Azure DevOps, defect triage, and reporting. Desirable: Financial experience. Automation Framework development experience, preferably using Playwright, Selenium, or UI-Path. Skills and Aptitudes: Excellent communication skills to interact with various stakeholders. Ability to create a test results dashboard that displays project status reports and metrics. Strong attention to detail, documentation discipline, and understanding of test traceability. If you are a dedicated QA Tester with a passion for quality assurance and a desire to contribute to a team focused on excellence, we encourage you to apply. Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Aug 13, 2026
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Job Title: QA Tester Location: Hybrid (2-3 days in-office per week) Contract Type: Temporary Contract Length: 6 months Working Pattern: Full Time About the Role: Join our client's dynamic team as a QA Tester, where you will play a vital role in ensuring the quality and reliability of software applications. You will design, develop, and execute both manual and automated test scripts to validate functionality, performance, and security across various platforms. Collaborating closely with development teams, you will identify defects early, enhance test coverage, and streamline the release process. Main Duties: Test client applications predominantly developed using MS.NET C# with SQL Server or Oracle databases. Understand business requirements and create detailed test plans, writing and executing test cases for both functional and non-functional testing using Azure DevOps, XRAY, and JIRA. Conduct regression, functional, emergency change, and defect testing across production systems. Perform API testing, data validation, and batch process testing to ensure comprehensive system integrity. Design and maintain a test results dashboard to provide real-time visibility into project status, test execution progress, and key quality metrics for stakeholders. Additional Responsibilities: Collaborate with business users in London and other European branches to align on business requirements and support user acceptance testing (UAT). Engage with production support, release management, and change teams to ensure robust QA delivery. Ensure suitable testing environments are available and manage test data for the system test phase. Run regression tests for monthly/weekly releases and hotfixes to validate core system functionality. Requirements: Essential: University graduate level with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Software Engineering, Data Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or Mathematics. Proven understanding of the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC). Familiarity with MS .NET Framework environments. Experience in API, Middleware, and Batch & Data processing testing. Extensive experience in Windows and Web application testing. Good SQL/data validation skills and familiarity with ETL/data warehouse testing. Strong manual and automation testing experience. Experience in test management using XRAY/JIRA/Azure DevOps, defect triage, and reporting. Desirable: Financial experience. Automation Framework development experience, preferably using Playwright, Selenium, or UI-Path. Skills and Aptitudes: Excellent communication skills to interact with various stakeholders. Ability to create a test results dashboard that displays project status reports and metrics. Strong attention to detail, documentation discipline, and understanding of test traceability. If you are a dedicated QA Tester with a passion for quality assurance and a desire to contribute to a team focused on excellence, we encourage you to apply. Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
We are looking for an experienced automation focused QA Engineer to join a growing quality engineering team. This role will cover the full software testing lifecycle, with a particular focus on expanding test automation while maintaining strong manual testing practices. You will play an important role in improving quality processes, supporting a move towards CI/CD delivery, and ensuring software is robust, reliable, and thoroughly tested. The role will also provide opportunities to contribute to wider QA initiatives, define best practices, and support the development of less experienced team members. Key Responsibilities Design, develop and maintain automated tests using Playwright. Build and enhance scalable test automation frameworks using a Page Object Model approach. Perform manual, functional, regression and exploratory testing. Develop automated API tests using REST APIs, Postman or similar tools. Work closely with developers, QA colleagues and other stakeholders throughout the software development lifecycle. Contribute to the definition and implementation of QA coding standards, processes and best practices. Support the continued integration of automated testing into CI/CD pipelines. Identify opportunities to improve test coverage, efficiency and overall quality processes. Investigate, document and communicate defects effectively. Mentor and support less experienced QA team members. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the wider QA function. Utilise modern AI coding and testing tools, such as Claude, to improve productivity and testing effectiveness. Skills & Experience 4+ years' commercial experience with Playwright. Strong experience developing automated tests within a large-scale or enterprise-level framework. Strong understanding and practical application of the Page Object Model. Strong manual testing experience, including functional and exploratory testing. Strong proficiency in at least one programming language, ideally TypeScript or JavaScript. Good understanding of software testing methodologies, techniques, and best practices. Experience testing REST APIs and related concepts. Practical experience creating automated API tests using Postman or similar tools. Experience working within structured software development and QA environments. Ability to establish and follow robust automation coding standards and best practices. Comfortable mentoring and supporting less experienced colleagues. Desirable Experience with non-functional testing, including performance or load testing. Familiarity with relevant performance testing tools and industry best practices. Experience working within or supporting CI/CD environments. Experience using AI-assisted coding and testing tools. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Aug 12, 2026
Full time
We are looking for an experienced automation focused QA Engineer to join a growing quality engineering team. This role will cover the full software testing lifecycle, with a particular focus on expanding test automation while maintaining strong manual testing practices. You will play an important role in improving quality processes, supporting a move towards CI/CD delivery, and ensuring software is robust, reliable, and thoroughly tested. The role will also provide opportunities to contribute to wider QA initiatives, define best practices, and support the development of less experienced team members. Key Responsibilities Design, develop and maintain automated tests using Playwright. Build and enhance scalable test automation frameworks using a Page Object Model approach. Perform manual, functional, regression and exploratory testing. Develop automated API tests using REST APIs, Postman or similar tools. Work closely with developers, QA colleagues and other stakeholders throughout the software development lifecycle. Contribute to the definition and implementation of QA coding standards, processes and best practices. Support the continued integration of automated testing into CI/CD pipelines. Identify opportunities to improve test coverage, efficiency and overall quality processes. Investigate, document and communicate defects effectively. Mentor and support less experienced QA team members. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the wider QA function. Utilise modern AI coding and testing tools, such as Claude, to improve productivity and testing effectiveness. Skills & Experience 4+ years' commercial experience with Playwright. Strong experience developing automated tests within a large-scale or enterprise-level framework. Strong understanding and practical application of the Page Object Model. Strong manual testing experience, including functional and exploratory testing. Strong proficiency in at least one programming language, ideally TypeScript or JavaScript. Good understanding of software testing methodologies, techniques, and best practices. Experience testing REST APIs and related concepts. Practical experience creating automated API tests using Postman or similar tools. Experience working within structured software development and QA environments. Ability to establish and follow robust automation coding standards and best practices. Comfortable mentoring and supporting less experienced colleagues. Desirable Experience with non-functional testing, including performance or load testing. Familiarity with relevant performance testing tools and industry best practices. Experience working within or supporting CI/CD environments. Experience using AI-assisted coding and testing tools. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Senior QA Engineer (Defence Sector) Duration: 3 months inital (extension, likley) Rate: 400 per day (Outside IR35) Working Patterns: Remote (Infrequent on-site travel to London / Belfast) Other: Active SC Clearance - Preffered, SC eligable - must have (Fast-tracked SC sponsorship is provided) Project Requirments: We're seeking a Senior QA Engineer to assure the quality of complex software and data-intensive systems, delivered into secure, highly regulated environments. This role goes beyond traditional functional testing, focusing on validating data flows, ensuring data integrity, and verifying that analytical outputs produce accurate and repeatable results against known reference cases. Key experience we're looking for: - Experience testing data-intensive systems, including validation of data pipelines, transformations, and end-to-end data quality. - Ability to assess quantitative, analytical, or model-driven outputs and verify results against expected reference cases. - Strong QA/Test Engineering background with ownership of test strategy, quality processes, and acceptance evidence. - Automation testing experience using Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, pytest, or similar frameworks. - Python and/or JavaScript/TypeScript skills. - Experience working within defence, government, or other regulated sectors would be highly advantageous. - SC Clearance held or eligibility to obtain clearance. This is an opportunity to work on mission-critical technology where the accuracy of data, analytics, and system outputs is just as important as software functionality.Reach out to Adam Akhtar at Opus Recruitment Solutions for futher information!
Aug 12, 2026
Contractor
Senior QA Engineer (Defence Sector) Duration: 3 months inital (extension, likley) Rate: 400 per day (Outside IR35) Working Patterns: Remote (Infrequent on-site travel to London / Belfast) Other: Active SC Clearance - Preffered, SC eligable - must have (Fast-tracked SC sponsorship is provided) Project Requirments: We're seeking a Senior QA Engineer to assure the quality of complex software and data-intensive systems, delivered into secure, highly regulated environments. This role goes beyond traditional functional testing, focusing on validating data flows, ensuring data integrity, and verifying that analytical outputs produce accurate and repeatable results against known reference cases. Key experience we're looking for: - Experience testing data-intensive systems, including validation of data pipelines, transformations, and end-to-end data quality. - Ability to assess quantitative, analytical, or model-driven outputs and verify results against expected reference cases. - Strong QA/Test Engineering background with ownership of test strategy, quality processes, and acceptance evidence. - Automation testing experience using Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, pytest, or similar frameworks. - Python and/or JavaScript/TypeScript skills. - Experience working within defence, government, or other regulated sectors would be highly advantageous. - SC Clearance held or eligibility to obtain clearance. This is an opportunity to work on mission-critical technology where the accuracy of data, analytics, and system outputs is just as important as software functionality.Reach out to Adam Akhtar at Opus Recruitment Solutions for futher information!
Test Automation Engineer - Distributed Systems & Networking £50,000 - £70,000 DOE + Benefits Fully Remote (UK) About the Company This is a fantastic opportunity to join a pioneering technology business operating at the forefront of secure communications and connectivity. Our client develops innovative software solutions for organisations operating within highly secure, mission-critical environments. Founded by recognised industry experts, they are building technology that challenges conventional approaches and delivers real-world impact. With ambitious growth plans and a highly capable engineering team, this is an exciting time to join. The Opportunity We're looking for a Test Automation Engineer to help build and enhance automated testing capability across complex distributed systems. This role goes far beyond writing automated tests. You'll develop frameworks, tooling and infrastructure that validate software operating across cloud services, networks, hardware and real-world environments. Working closely with engineers, you'll help ensure systems are reliable, resilient, secure and ready for production. About You Essential Skills * Software engineering experience using Go, Rust or C, combined with Python or Shell Scripting * Experience building automated test frameworks, harnesses and testing infrastructure * Understanding of distributed systems, asynchronous workflows and eventual consistency * Experience with Go Testing, Playwright, Jest or similar frameworks * CI/CD experience, ideally GitHub Actions * Docker and containerised test environments * Strong networking knowledge including TCP/IP, UDP, DNS, NAT, routing and tunnelling Technical Knowledge * Go testing and table-driven tests * React component and end-to-end testing * Performance and load testing * Security testing including mTLS and certificate authentication * SQL and database testing * Server-Sent Events (SSE) * Mock services, fixtures and test environments * Fuzz, differential and property-based testing Desirable Experience * Rust testing frameworks * Chaos engineering * OpenWRT or Embedded Linux * Hardware-in-the-loop testing * QEMU * Cellular networking platforms * Terraform testing * Large-scale distributed environments Additional Requirements * Must be eligible and willing to undergo security clearance * Sponsorship is not available What You'll Be Doing * Building automated test frameworks across cloud, networking and hardware platforms * Creating end-to-end testing environments using hardware and simulation technologies * Designing resilience, fault-injection and chaos-testing scenarios * Testing Back End services, networking functionality and platform reliability * Supporting API, UI, integration and performance testing across React and Go applications * Developing automated testing for Real Time and event-driven features * Integrating testing into CI/CD pipelines * Improving test reliability and reducing flaky test behaviour * Converting identified defects into automated regression coverage What We Offer * £50,000 - £70,000 DOE + Benefits * Fully remote UK-based role * Flexible working arrangements * Complex engineering challenges within secure communications * Modern technology environment working alongside experienced engineers Sound Interesting? If you're passionate about automation, distributed systems and quality engineering, we'd love to hear from you. We look forward to hearing from you. About Adecco Adecco is acting as an Employment Agency. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. We are on the client's supplier list for this role. Technical Keywords Test Automation Engineer, QA Automation, Go, Golang, Rust, C, Python, Shell Scripting, Distributed Systems, Docker, CI/CD, GitHub Actions, Playwright, Jest, Integration Testing, Performance Testing, Load Testing, Fuzz Testing, Chaos Engineering, SQL, React Testing, API Testing, SSE, mTLS, X.509, TCP/IP, DNS, NAT, OpenWRT, Embedded Linux, QEMU, Terraform, Secure Communications, Platform Testing.
Aug 12, 2026
Full time
Test Automation Engineer - Distributed Systems & Networking £50,000 - £70,000 DOE + Benefits Fully Remote (UK) About the Company This is a fantastic opportunity to join a pioneering technology business operating at the forefront of secure communications and connectivity. Our client develops innovative software solutions for organisations operating within highly secure, mission-critical environments. Founded by recognised industry experts, they are building technology that challenges conventional approaches and delivers real-world impact. With ambitious growth plans and a highly capable engineering team, this is an exciting time to join. The Opportunity We're looking for a Test Automation Engineer to help build and enhance automated testing capability across complex distributed systems. This role goes far beyond writing automated tests. You'll develop frameworks, tooling and infrastructure that validate software operating across cloud services, networks, hardware and real-world environments. Working closely with engineers, you'll help ensure systems are reliable, resilient, secure and ready for production. About You Essential Skills * Software engineering experience using Go, Rust or C, combined with Python or Shell Scripting * Experience building automated test frameworks, harnesses and testing infrastructure * Understanding of distributed systems, asynchronous workflows and eventual consistency * Experience with Go Testing, Playwright, Jest or similar frameworks * CI/CD experience, ideally GitHub Actions * Docker and containerised test environments * Strong networking knowledge including TCP/IP, UDP, DNS, NAT, routing and tunnelling Technical Knowledge * Go testing and table-driven tests * React component and end-to-end testing * Performance and load testing * Security testing including mTLS and certificate authentication * SQL and database testing * Server-Sent Events (SSE) * Mock services, fixtures and test environments * Fuzz, differential and property-based testing Desirable Experience * Rust testing frameworks * Chaos engineering * OpenWRT or Embedded Linux * Hardware-in-the-loop testing * QEMU * Cellular networking platforms * Terraform testing * Large-scale distributed environments Additional Requirements * Must be eligible and willing to undergo security clearance * Sponsorship is not available What You'll Be Doing * Building automated test frameworks across cloud, networking and hardware platforms * Creating end-to-end testing environments using hardware and simulation technologies * Designing resilience, fault-injection and chaos-testing scenarios * Testing Back End services, networking functionality and platform reliability * Supporting API, UI, integration and performance testing across React and Go applications * Developing automated testing for Real Time and event-driven features * Integrating testing into CI/CD pipelines * Improving test reliability and reducing flaky test behaviour * Converting identified defects into automated regression coverage What We Offer * £50,000 - £70,000 DOE + Benefits * Fully remote UK-based role * Flexible working arrangements * Complex engineering challenges within secure communications * Modern technology environment working alongside experienced engineers Sound Interesting? If you're passionate about automation, distributed systems and quality engineering, we'd love to hear from you. We look forward to hearing from you. About Adecco Adecco is acting as an Employment Agency. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. We are on the client's supplier list for this role. Technical Keywords Test Automation Engineer, QA Automation, Go, Golang, Rust, C, Python, Shell Scripting, Distributed Systems, Docker, CI/CD, GitHub Actions, Playwright, Jest, Integration Testing, Performance Testing, Load Testing, Fuzz Testing, Chaos Engineering, SQL, React Testing, API Testing, SSE, mTLS, X.509, TCP/IP, DNS, NAT, OpenWRT, Embedded Linux, QEMU, Terraform, Secure Communications, Platform Testing.
Senior Test Automation Engineer - CREST Settlement Systems Location: Hybrid (8 days onsite per month) Contract: 12 Months Engagement: Inside IR35 Industry: Financial Services / Capital Markets About the Role We are seeking an experienced Senior Test Automation Engineer with strong experience across CREST settlement systems, test automation, and financial markets to join a leading financial services organisation. Working within Agile delivery teams, you will play a key role in defining the overall testing strategy, designing and executing automated and manual test cases, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality software across business-critical settlement platforms. This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex post-trade and securities settlement systems while collaborating with highly skilled engineering teams in a modern Agile environment. Key Responsibilities Develop and own Test Strategies and recommend the most effective testing approach. Present testing strategies and approaches to technical and business stakeholders. Review functional and technical specifications to produce comprehensive test scenarios and test cases. Execute both manual and automated testing across multiple applications. Perform peer reviews of test artefacts to ensure quality standards are maintained. Manage defects throughout the testing lifecycle, including investigation, analysis and defect triage. Work collaboratively across multiple Agile squads and distributed teams. Provide regular progress updates and manage stakeholder expectations throughout delivery. Ensure high-quality testing deliverables are produced in line with agreed standards. Contribute to sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives and other Agile ceremonies. Support continuous improvement of testing practices and automation capabilities. Essential Skills & Experience Extensive experience as a Senior Test Automation Engineer , Quality Engineer , or Senior QA Engineer . Proven experience working within Agile software delivery environments. Strong Financial Services or Capital Markets background. Experience creating and delivering comprehensive Test Strategies and Test Plans. Excellent SQL skills. Strong automation experience using: Selenium Java UFT Experience using: Azure DevOps ALM (Application Lifecycle Management) Experience with: CREST settlement systems CREST proprietary messaging SWIFT messaging ISO15022 / ISO20022 messaging Windows UNIX Excellent defect management and root cause analysis experience. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. ISTQB or ISEB Foundation Certification. Desirable Skills Playwright BDD / TDD Kafka OpenShift CI/CD pipelines Jenkins API Testing Post-trade settlement platforms Securities processing Clearing and Custody systems Rates depend on experience and client requirements
Aug 12, 2026
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Senior Test Automation Engineer - CREST Settlement Systems Location: Hybrid (8 days onsite per month) Contract: 12 Months Engagement: Inside IR35 Industry: Financial Services / Capital Markets About the Role We are seeking an experienced Senior Test Automation Engineer with strong experience across CREST settlement systems, test automation, and financial markets to join a leading financial services organisation. Working within Agile delivery teams, you will play a key role in defining the overall testing strategy, designing and executing automated and manual test cases, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality software across business-critical settlement platforms. This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex post-trade and securities settlement systems while collaborating with highly skilled engineering teams in a modern Agile environment. Key Responsibilities Develop and own Test Strategies and recommend the most effective testing approach. Present testing strategies and approaches to technical and business stakeholders. Review functional and technical specifications to produce comprehensive test scenarios and test cases. Execute both manual and automated testing across multiple applications. Perform peer reviews of test artefacts to ensure quality standards are maintained. Manage defects throughout the testing lifecycle, including investigation, analysis and defect triage. Work collaboratively across multiple Agile squads and distributed teams. Provide regular progress updates and manage stakeholder expectations throughout delivery. Ensure high-quality testing deliverables are produced in line with agreed standards. Contribute to sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives and other Agile ceremonies. Support continuous improvement of testing practices and automation capabilities. Essential Skills & Experience Extensive experience as a Senior Test Automation Engineer , Quality Engineer , or Senior QA Engineer . Proven experience working within Agile software delivery environments. Strong Financial Services or Capital Markets background. Experience creating and delivering comprehensive Test Strategies and Test Plans. Excellent SQL skills. Strong automation experience using: Selenium Java UFT Experience using: Azure DevOps ALM (Application Lifecycle Management) Experience with: CREST settlement systems CREST proprietary messaging SWIFT messaging ISO15022 / ISO20022 messaging Windows UNIX Excellent defect management and root cause analysis experience. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. ISTQB or ISEB Foundation Certification. Desirable Skills Playwright BDD / TDD Kafka OpenShift CI/CD pipelines Jenkins API Testing Post-trade settlement platforms Securities processing Clearing and Custody systems Rates depend on experience and client requirements
Senior Automation Engineer Playwright, Typescript, UI Testing, Java Hybrid Working, Southampton. 2 Days a week onsite. Applicants must be eligible for Security Clearance 60,000 - 70,000 + Bonus & Benefits About the Role We're looking for an experienced Senior Lead Automation Engineer to join a large-scale project focused on onboarding a major public sector client and delivering highly secure communication services. The Senior Automation Engineer will help deliver high-quality, reliable software. You'll play a key role in defining test strategy, driving automation, and ensuring quality throughout the software development lifecycle in a collaborative Agile environment. Responsibilities Lead QA activities within the development team and champion quality. Design and execute test strategies for new products and features. Review solution designs to identify quality risks and recommend improvements. Develop and maintain end-to-end automated tests using Playwright. Perform manual and automated testing across UI and API layers. Monitor test and production environments and support defect resolution. Continuously improve test coverage, QA processes, and automation frameworks. Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to deliver high-quality releases. Skills Required Strong experience in Automation Testing. Hands-on experience with UI and API automation testing. Strong knowledge of test design, automation, and QA best practices. Experience with Playwright and Java, JavaScript, or another object-oriented language. Experience writing SQL queries. Experience working with AWS and SaaS products. A solid understanding of Agile development practices. If you're passionate about automation testing, enjoy solving complex technical challenges, and want to help shape the quality of a growing software platform, then please send your CV to (url removed) Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
Senior Automation Engineer Playwright, Typescript, UI Testing, Java Hybrid Working, Southampton. 2 Days a week onsite. Applicants must be eligible for Security Clearance 60,000 - 70,000 + Bonus & Benefits About the Role We're looking for an experienced Senior Lead Automation Engineer to join a large-scale project focused on onboarding a major public sector client and delivering highly secure communication services. The Senior Automation Engineer will help deliver high-quality, reliable software. You'll play a key role in defining test strategy, driving automation, and ensuring quality throughout the software development lifecycle in a collaborative Agile environment. Responsibilities Lead QA activities within the development team and champion quality. Design and execute test strategies for new products and features. Review solution designs to identify quality risks and recommend improvements. Develop and maintain end-to-end automated tests using Playwright. Perform manual and automated testing across UI and API layers. Monitor test and production environments and support defect resolution. Continuously improve test coverage, QA processes, and automation frameworks. Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to deliver high-quality releases. Skills Required Strong experience in Automation Testing. Hands-on experience with UI and API automation testing. Strong knowledge of test design, automation, and QA best practices. Experience with Playwright and Java, JavaScript, or another object-oriented language. Experience writing SQL queries. Experience working with AWS and SaaS products. A solid understanding of Agile development practices. If you're passionate about automation testing, enjoy solving complex technical challenges, and want to help shape the quality of a growing software platform, then please send your CV to (url removed) Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Senior Mobile QA Engineer (iOS & Android) 350 to 400 per day Outside IR35 Initial 6-Month Contract Hybrid (Stratford, London) Immediate Start Available Our trusted partner within the Ed-Tech sector, employing over 10,000 people across 100 countries and supporting more than 600 million users globally, is seeking an experienced Senior Mobile QA Engineer to join a high-profile product engineering team developing innovative mobile learning applications. This role is ideal for a QA professional with extensive experience testing native and cross-platform mobile applications across iOS and Android environments, coupled with a strong background in test automation and modern Agile delivery practices. Key Responsibilities Lead quality assurance activities across mobile applications, ensuring exceptional user experience on both iOS and Android platforms. Develop and execute comprehensive test strategies, test plans and test cases. Design, implement and maintain automated testing frameworks and tooling. Perform functional, regression, exploratory, performance, usability and compliance testing. Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Developers and Infrastructure teams throughout the SDLC. Identify, document and manage defects through to resolution. Support continuous improvement of QA processes, automation capabilities and CI/CD practices. Provide guidance on mobile testing best practices, device compatibility and platform-specific considerations. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Senior QA Engineer within a mobile application environment. Extensive testing experience across iOS and Android platforms. Strong hands-on experience with mobile automation tools such as Appium, Cypress, Selenium or Playwright. Experience testing APIs and backend services supporting mobile applications. Strong understanding of Agile delivery methodologies. Experience building and maintaining automated test suites. Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and modern software delivery practices. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Highly Desirable Experience testing AI-powered applications, conversational interfaces or chatbots. Experience with Python and/or TypeScript. Experience testing voice-enabled applications. Experience within Ed-Tech, Education, SaaS or Product-led organisations. Exposure to AWS cloud environments. Experience with performance, security or compliance testing. The interview process consists of two remote stages with the opportunity to start immediately.
Aug 08, 2026
Contractor
Senior Mobile QA Engineer (iOS & Android) 350 to 400 per day Outside IR35 Initial 6-Month Contract Hybrid (Stratford, London) Immediate Start Available Our trusted partner within the Ed-Tech sector, employing over 10,000 people across 100 countries and supporting more than 600 million users globally, is seeking an experienced Senior Mobile QA Engineer to join a high-profile product engineering team developing innovative mobile learning applications. This role is ideal for a QA professional with extensive experience testing native and cross-platform mobile applications across iOS and Android environments, coupled with a strong background in test automation and modern Agile delivery practices. Key Responsibilities Lead quality assurance activities across mobile applications, ensuring exceptional user experience on both iOS and Android platforms. Develop and execute comprehensive test strategies, test plans and test cases. Design, implement and maintain automated testing frameworks and tooling. Perform functional, regression, exploratory, performance, usability and compliance testing. Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Developers and Infrastructure teams throughout the SDLC. Identify, document and manage defects through to resolution. Support continuous improvement of QA processes, automation capabilities and CI/CD practices. Provide guidance on mobile testing best practices, device compatibility and platform-specific considerations. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Senior QA Engineer within a mobile application environment. Extensive testing experience across iOS and Android platforms. Strong hands-on experience with mobile automation tools such as Appium, Cypress, Selenium or Playwright. Experience testing APIs and backend services supporting mobile applications. Strong understanding of Agile delivery methodologies. Experience building and maintaining automated test suites. Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and modern software delivery practices. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Highly Desirable Experience testing AI-powered applications, conversational interfaces or chatbots. Experience with Python and/or TypeScript. Experience testing voice-enabled applications. Experience within Ed-Tech, Education, SaaS or Product-led organisations. Exposure to AWS cloud environments. Experience with performance, security or compliance testing. The interview process consists of two remote stages with the opportunity to start immediately.
About Scrumconnect Consulting Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful and innovative technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. We are passionate about user-centred design, agile delivery, and building digital services that make a real difference. Our teams work at the forefront of innovation, helping organisations transform and deliver high-quality, scalable solutions that truly matter. Role Overview We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Next.js Developer at SFIA Level 4 to join our multidisciplinary agile teams and help deliver world-class digital services for UK government clients. In this role, you will lead the development of modern, accessible, and performant Front End applications using Next.js, working in structured and governed environments where quality, accessibility, and user experience are paramount. Location: Swansea (with a regular expectation of up to 60% on-site attendance). Security Clearance: Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) required, with the willingness and eligibility to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance prior to accessing production environments or live data. About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled and collaborative Senior Next.js Developer to join a large-scale UK government agency. You will be a core member of a blended agile delivery squad consisting of civil servants and supplier staff, building user-centred, high-volume digital services. These critical services facilitate nearly 5 billion digital interactions and process tens of millions of customer transactions annually. In this role, you will take ownership of designing, building, and supporting accessible, responsive Front End applications primarily using Next.js and React. You will seamlessly integrate these user interfaces with a modern API-first ecosystem built on Java Spring Boot and AWS serverless technologies. Operating at SFIA Level 4, you will take on complex technical challenges, champion modern software engineering standards, and actively mentor colleagues to uplift the overall capability of the multidisciplinary team. Key Responsibilities Software Development: Design, build, and support robust, user-centred web applications using Next.js, React, and modern JavaScript/TypeScript, ensuring clean, performant, and maintainable code. API Integration: Integrate intuitive Front End interfaces with Back End Java Spring Boot microservices and AWS serverless components (such as Lambda and API Gateway). Standards & Accessibility: Ensure all digital services rigorously meet the Government Digital and Data (GDD) Service Standard, WCAG 2.2 accessibility guidelines, and secure-by-design principles. Agile Collaboration: Work collaboratively within blended, multi-supplier agile squads alongside Product Owners, Agile Delivery Managers, Business Analysts, and SDETs to define acceptance criteria and deliver value in iterative sprints. Quality Assurance & CI/CD: Strengthen continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, embedding automated testing practices (TDD/BDD) to ensure high-quality release cycles and robust service reliability. Service Assessments: Actively contribute to production readiness and formal government service assessments across the discovery, Alpha, private beta, and live phases of delivery. Mentorship & Leadership: Facilitate knowledge transfer, conduct code reviews, and coach team members to build in-house capability and support sustainable, long-term service ownership. Essential Skills & Experience Core Programming: Deep, commercial expertise in developing scalable web applications using Next.js, React.js, and modern Front End tooling. Public Sector Delivery: Proven experience delivering secure, user-centric digital services aligned to the GDS Service Standard within complex, high-volume government environments. Accessibility First: Comprehensive understanding of inclusive design and strict adherence to WCAG 2.2 accessibility compliance. Modern Architecture: Strong practical knowledge of API-first design principles, interacting with RESTful microservices, and working within cloud-native environments. Quality & Automation: Hands-on experience integrating Front End code into CI/CD pipelines (eg, Jenkins, GitHub Actions) and writing comprehensive automated tests (eg, Jest, Cypress, Playwright). Agile Mindset: A strong track record of operating effectively in blended, multidisciplinary agile environments, adapting smoothly to legislative or policy-driven changes. Desirable Skills & Experience Broader Tech Stack: Experience or familiarity with Ruby on Rails, to assist in migrating, maintaining, or integrating with existing Legacy Front End estates. Cross-Government Platforms: Prior experience integrating digital products with strategic cross-government capabilities, such as GOV.UK One Login, GOV.UK Pay, GOV.UK Notify, or digital wallets. Legacy Transformation: Experience supporting large-scale digital transformation programmes migrating away from Legacy systems (eg, older Java, AIX, Oracle, or Mainframe environments). Cloud Infrastructure: Familiarity with AWS serverless patterns, infrastructure-as-code principles, and proactive observability monitoring. Diversity & Inclusion At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation and better outcomes. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every individual is valued, respected, and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and actively encourage individuals from underrepresented groups, including women, people with disabilities, and diverse communities, as well as those seeking flexible working arrangements. As a Disability Confident Level 1 employer, we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment to ensure equal opportunities for all.
Aug 07, 2026
Full time
About Scrumconnect Consulting Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful and innovative technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. We are passionate about user-centred design, agile delivery, and building digital services that make a real difference. Our teams work at the forefront of innovation, helping organisations transform and deliver high-quality, scalable solutions that truly matter. Role Overview We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Next.js Developer at SFIA Level 4 to join our multidisciplinary agile teams and help deliver world-class digital services for UK government clients. In this role, you will lead the development of modern, accessible, and performant Front End applications using Next.js, working in structured and governed environments where quality, accessibility, and user experience are paramount. Location: Swansea (with a regular expectation of up to 60% on-site attendance). Security Clearance: Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) required, with the willingness and eligibility to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance prior to accessing production environments or live data. About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled and collaborative Senior Next.js Developer to join a large-scale UK government agency. You will be a core member of a blended agile delivery squad consisting of civil servants and supplier staff, building user-centred, high-volume digital services. These critical services facilitate nearly 5 billion digital interactions and process tens of millions of customer transactions annually. In this role, you will take ownership of designing, building, and supporting accessible, responsive Front End applications primarily using Next.js and React. You will seamlessly integrate these user interfaces with a modern API-first ecosystem built on Java Spring Boot and AWS serverless technologies. Operating at SFIA Level 4, you will take on complex technical challenges, champion modern software engineering standards, and actively mentor colleagues to uplift the overall capability of the multidisciplinary team. Key Responsibilities Software Development: Design, build, and support robust, user-centred web applications using Next.js, React, and modern JavaScript/TypeScript, ensuring clean, performant, and maintainable code. API Integration: Integrate intuitive Front End interfaces with Back End Java Spring Boot microservices and AWS serverless components (such as Lambda and API Gateway). Standards & Accessibility: Ensure all digital services rigorously meet the Government Digital and Data (GDD) Service Standard, WCAG 2.2 accessibility guidelines, and secure-by-design principles. Agile Collaboration: Work collaboratively within blended, multi-supplier agile squads alongside Product Owners, Agile Delivery Managers, Business Analysts, and SDETs to define acceptance criteria and deliver value in iterative sprints. Quality Assurance & CI/CD: Strengthen continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, embedding automated testing practices (TDD/BDD) to ensure high-quality release cycles and robust service reliability. Service Assessments: Actively contribute to production readiness and formal government service assessments across the discovery, Alpha, private beta, and live phases of delivery. Mentorship & Leadership: Facilitate knowledge transfer, conduct code reviews, and coach team members to build in-house capability and support sustainable, long-term service ownership. Essential Skills & Experience Core Programming: Deep, commercial expertise in developing scalable web applications using Next.js, React.js, and modern Front End tooling. Public Sector Delivery: Proven experience delivering secure, user-centric digital services aligned to the GDS Service Standard within complex, high-volume government environments. Accessibility First: Comprehensive understanding of inclusive design and strict adherence to WCAG 2.2 accessibility compliance. Modern Architecture: Strong practical knowledge of API-first design principles, interacting with RESTful microservices, and working within cloud-native environments. Quality & Automation: Hands-on experience integrating Front End code into CI/CD pipelines (eg, Jenkins, GitHub Actions) and writing comprehensive automated tests (eg, Jest, Cypress, Playwright). Agile Mindset: A strong track record of operating effectively in blended, multidisciplinary agile environments, adapting smoothly to legislative or policy-driven changes. Desirable Skills & Experience Broader Tech Stack: Experience or familiarity with Ruby on Rails, to assist in migrating, maintaining, or integrating with existing Legacy Front End estates. Cross-Government Platforms: Prior experience integrating digital products with strategic cross-government capabilities, such as GOV.UK One Login, GOV.UK Pay, GOV.UK Notify, or digital wallets. Legacy Transformation: Experience supporting large-scale digital transformation programmes migrating away from Legacy systems (eg, older Java, AIX, Oracle, or Mainframe environments). Cloud Infrastructure: Familiarity with AWS serverless patterns, infrastructure-as-code principles, and proactive observability monitoring. Diversity & Inclusion At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation and better outcomes. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every individual is valued, respected, and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and actively encourage individuals from underrepresented groups, including women, people with disabilities, and diverse communities, as well as those seeking flexible working arrangements. As a Disability Confident Level 1 employer, we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment to ensure equal opportunities for all.
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.
Aug 07, 2026
Full time
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.
Python Developer Location: London or Ipswich - Office based Start Date : ASAP Contract Rate: 420 per day inside IR35 Duration: 12 months initially Role Overview Our client is seeking a Python Developer to develop and maintain automation solutions, backend services, and tooling supporting large-scale telecom network operations. Working closely with QA, Network Engineering, and DevOps teams, you will build REST APIs, automation scripts, and data-driven applications that improve testing, monitoring, and operational efficiency across 5G and enterprise platforms. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain Python-based automation frameworks and scripts for network testing, data processing, and operational workflows. Build RESTful APIs using Flask or FastAPI. Work with SQL and NoSQL databases including PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and Redis. Develop and maintain Docker-based applications and environments. Support CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or GitLab CI/CD. Write Linux shell scripts and manage deployments on Linux servers. Integrate with telecom network systems and APIs for validation, monitoring, and health checks. Implement logging, monitoring, and error-handling solutions. Collaborate with QA, Network Engineering, and DevOps teams to deliver scalable automation solutions. Skills & Experience Essential: 4+ years of Python development experience in automation or backend development. Experience building REST APIs using Flask or FastAPI. Knowledge of HTML/CSS and Jinja2. Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases. Strong Linux administration and Bash scripting skills. Experience with Docker and Docker Compose. Jenkins or GitLab CI/CD experience. Experience with Git version control. Knowledge of Python libraries including requests, paramiko, subprocess, schedule, and pandas. Understanding of HTTP, TCP/IP, DNS, SSH, and API integrations. Desirable: Telecom or network automation experience, including 4G Core, 5G, or Service-Based Architecture (SBA). Experience with RabbitMQ or Kafka. Knowledge of OpenStack and Infrastructure-as-Code practices. Experience with Pytest, Selenium, or Playwright. Knowledge of Grafana, ELK Stack, or Prometheus. Agile or Scrum experience. If you have the relevant skills and experience, please do apply promptly to be considered.
Aug 07, 2026
Contractor
Python Developer Location: London or Ipswich - Office based Start Date : ASAP Contract Rate: 420 per day inside IR35 Duration: 12 months initially Role Overview Our client is seeking a Python Developer to develop and maintain automation solutions, backend services, and tooling supporting large-scale telecom network operations. Working closely with QA, Network Engineering, and DevOps teams, you will build REST APIs, automation scripts, and data-driven applications that improve testing, monitoring, and operational efficiency across 5G and enterprise platforms. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain Python-based automation frameworks and scripts for network testing, data processing, and operational workflows. Build RESTful APIs using Flask or FastAPI. Work with SQL and NoSQL databases including PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and Redis. Develop and maintain Docker-based applications and environments. Support CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or GitLab CI/CD. Write Linux shell scripts and manage deployments on Linux servers. Integrate with telecom network systems and APIs for validation, monitoring, and health checks. Implement logging, monitoring, and error-handling solutions. Collaborate with QA, Network Engineering, and DevOps teams to deliver scalable automation solutions. Skills & Experience Essential: 4+ years of Python development experience in automation or backend development. Experience building REST APIs using Flask or FastAPI. Knowledge of HTML/CSS and Jinja2. Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases. Strong Linux administration and Bash scripting skills. Experience with Docker and Docker Compose. Jenkins or GitLab CI/CD experience. Experience with Git version control. Knowledge of Python libraries including requests, paramiko, subprocess, schedule, and pandas. Understanding of HTTP, TCP/IP, DNS, SSH, and API integrations. Desirable: Telecom or network automation experience, including 4G Core, 5G, or Service-Based Architecture (SBA). Experience with RabbitMQ or Kafka. Knowledge of OpenStack and Infrastructure-as-Code practices. Experience with Pytest, Selenium, or Playwright. Knowledge of Grafana, ELK Stack, or Prometheus. Agile or Scrum experience. If you have the relevant skills and experience, please do apply promptly to be considered.
We have an excellent opportunity for a QA Automation Engineer to join our growing Technology team at Howdens. This is a full-time, permanent role based onsite at least 3 days per week from either our Northampton office or our Howden, East Riding of Yorkshire office. If you're passionate about quality, automation, and continuous improvement, this is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering reliable, high-quality technology solutions across one of the UK's most successful businesses. Working within our QA function, you'll help shape and expand our automation capability while collaborating closely with Product, Development, Infrastructure, and Project teams. What will I be doing as a QA Automation Engineer? Designing, creating, maintaining, and executing automated test scripts using TOSCA and other automation tools Supporting the ongoing development of our automation framework, standards, and strategy Assessing new requirements and identifying opportunities for automation coverage Working closely with Product Owners, Developers, and Business Analysts to ensure quality is embedded throughout the delivery lifecycle Planning, preparing, and executing automated test activities across multiple projects and systems Creating and maintaining test data to support effective test execution Investigating, logging, tracking, and reporting defects, helping teams understand business impacts and risks Supporting continuous integration and delivery practices within an Agile environment Contributing to the growth of our automation catalogue and helping increase test coverage across business-critical applications Collaborating with third-party suppliers and technology partners where required What we need from you Proven experience in a QA Automation Engineer, Test Automation, or Software Test role Strong hands-on experience with TOSCA automation testing tools Experience designing, building, and maintaining automated test suites Understanding of software development lifecycles and testing methodologies Experience working within Agile environments Knowledge of test management and defect tracking tools such as Azure DevOps or Jira Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills ISTQB/ISEB certification would be advantageous Experience with Playwright, C#, .NET, Java, or other scripting languages would be beneficial What we can offer you Competitive salary and annual bonus Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%) 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Staff discount and colleague benefits package ShareSave scheme Subsidised restaurant facilities at key locations Free onsite parking Exceptional career development opportunities within a FTSE 100-sized business Access to industry-leading technology projects and transformation initiatives About Howdens: Howdens Joinery is the UK's number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe, making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. Last year our sales reached circa £2.3bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda. As well as the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment, you will be part of a rewarding organisation recognised for excellence in the workplace in the Best Big Companies to Work For . How to Apply We're building a future where world-class service, innovation, and sustainability are embedded within our DNA. If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career, then we're keen to hear from you. Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We're working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email (url removed) with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you. About Howdens: Howdens Joinery is a highly successful FTSE 100 business, with more than 900 depots nationwide and more than 11,000 staff. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we continue to experience significant growth and success. Despite our scale, Howdens remains a local business with traditional values. There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens - and why we have been named one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For. Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We're working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email (url removed) with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you. Please note that candidates applying for this role must have a valid right to work in the UK, we do not offer sponsorship of employment for any depot positions at this time. We appreciate your understanding. INDKSD
Aug 06, 2026
Full time
We have an excellent opportunity for a QA Automation Engineer to join our growing Technology team at Howdens. This is a full-time, permanent role based onsite at least 3 days per week from either our Northampton office or our Howden, East Riding of Yorkshire office. If you're passionate about quality, automation, and continuous improvement, this is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering reliable, high-quality technology solutions across one of the UK's most successful businesses. Working within our QA function, you'll help shape and expand our automation capability while collaborating closely with Product, Development, Infrastructure, and Project teams. What will I be doing as a QA Automation Engineer? Designing, creating, maintaining, and executing automated test scripts using TOSCA and other automation tools Supporting the ongoing development of our automation framework, standards, and strategy Assessing new requirements and identifying opportunities for automation coverage Working closely with Product Owners, Developers, and Business Analysts to ensure quality is embedded throughout the delivery lifecycle Planning, preparing, and executing automated test activities across multiple projects and systems Creating and maintaining test data to support effective test execution Investigating, logging, tracking, and reporting defects, helping teams understand business impacts and risks Supporting continuous integration and delivery practices within an Agile environment Contributing to the growth of our automation catalogue and helping increase test coverage across business-critical applications Collaborating with third-party suppliers and technology partners where required What we need from you Proven experience in a QA Automation Engineer, Test Automation, or Software Test role Strong hands-on experience with TOSCA automation testing tools Experience designing, building, and maintaining automated test suites Understanding of software development lifecycles and testing methodologies Experience working within Agile environments Knowledge of test management and defect tracking tools such as Azure DevOps or Jira Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills ISTQB/ISEB certification would be advantageous Experience with Playwright, C#, .NET, Java, or other scripting languages would be beneficial What we can offer you Competitive salary and annual bonus Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%) 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Staff discount and colleague benefits package ShareSave scheme Subsidised restaurant facilities at key locations Free onsite parking Exceptional career development opportunities within a FTSE 100-sized business Access to industry-leading technology projects and transformation initiatives About Howdens: Howdens Joinery is the UK's number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe, making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. Last year our sales reached circa £2.3bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda. As well as the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment, you will be part of a rewarding organisation recognised for excellence in the workplace in the Best Big Companies to Work For . How to Apply We're building a future where world-class service, innovation, and sustainability are embedded within our DNA. If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career, then we're keen to hear from you. Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We're working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email (url removed) with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you. About Howdens: Howdens Joinery is a highly successful FTSE 100 business, with more than 900 depots nationwide and more than 11,000 staff. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we continue to experience significant growth and success. Despite our scale, Howdens remains a local business with traditional values. There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens - and why we have been named one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For. Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We're working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email (url removed) with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you. Please note that candidates applying for this role must have a valid right to work in the UK, we do not offer sponsorship of employment for any depot positions at this time. We appreciate your understanding. INDKSD
Principal Backend Developer (C# / .NET / Playwright) 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 to (url removed) 50249MS INDMANS
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
Principal Backend Developer (C# / .NET / Playwright) 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 to (url removed) 50249MS INDMANS
The Opportunity This is an exciting opportunity for an SDET to shape and drive automation within a thriving SaaS environment. You'll be working on high-traffic applications used by thousands daily, ensuring reliability, performance, and quality through innovative testing approaches. The Role You'll design and build automation frameworks, work closely with developers to integrate testing into CI/CD, and champion quality engineering across the product lifecycle. With tools like Playwright, Cypress, and modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks, this role is perfect for someone with strong technical skills who wants to own the test automation strategy. Day-to-day responsibilities Design, build, and maintain robust automation frameworks using Playwright / Cypress Develop automated tests in TypeScript / JavaScript Collaborate with developers to embed testing within CI/CD pipelines Perform functional, regression, and end-to-end testing Ensure tests are reliable, scalable, and provide fast feedback Track and report quality metrics to stakeholders Contribute to defining quality standards and best practices across the team Investigate and resolve test failures, ensuring stability of releases What you bring to the team Strong experience with automation frameworks (Playwright / Cypress preferred) Proficiency in JavaScript / TypeScript Foundation knowledge in ISTQB or equivalent Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines Knowledge of testing methodologies (TDD/BDD) Passion for quality and continuous improvement Strong problem-solving and debugging skills Send your CV now to (url removed) 50292MS INDMANS
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
The Opportunity This is an exciting opportunity for an SDET to shape and drive automation within a thriving SaaS environment. You'll be working on high-traffic applications used by thousands daily, ensuring reliability, performance, and quality through innovative testing approaches. The Role You'll design and build automation frameworks, work closely with developers to integrate testing into CI/CD, and champion quality engineering across the product lifecycle. With tools like Playwright, Cypress, and modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks, this role is perfect for someone with strong technical skills who wants to own the test automation strategy. Day-to-day responsibilities Design, build, and maintain robust automation frameworks using Playwright / Cypress Develop automated tests in TypeScript / JavaScript Collaborate with developers to embed testing within CI/CD pipelines Perform functional, regression, and end-to-end testing Ensure tests are reliable, scalable, and provide fast feedback Track and report quality metrics to stakeholders Contribute to defining quality standards and best practices across the team Investigate and resolve test failures, ensuring stability of releases What you bring to the team Strong experience with automation frameworks (Playwright / Cypress preferred) Proficiency in JavaScript / TypeScript Foundation knowledge in ISTQB or equivalent Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines Knowledge of testing methodologies (TDD/BDD) Passion for quality and continuous improvement Strong problem-solving and debugging skills Send your CV now to (url removed) 50292MS INDMANS
Position: QA Engineer Location: Central London (Hybrid - 3 days per week in the office) Salary: Up to £60,000 + benefits We're looking for experienced QA Engineers to join a growing sustainability-focused SaaS division within a global organisation. This is a chance to work on meaningful products that help businesses reduce their impact on the planet, while developing your own skills in a collaborative, modern engineering environment. The role As a QA Engineer, you'll be responsible for making sure our products are reliable, scalable, and secure. You'll work closely with developers, DevOps, and stakeholders to design and run tests, embed automation into CI/CD pipelines, and contribute to continuous improvement across the engineering function. You'll be hands-on across manual, automated, and performance testing, and will have the chance to explore how AI/ML can support smarter testing and better coverage. This is a role where your input will directly influence the quality of the solutions delivered to customers. What you'll be doing Define test strategies and create test plans with your scrum team. Design, document, and run functional, integration, security, and performance tests. Build and maintain automated tests with tools such as Playwright. Validate APIs and data flows using Postman and SQL. Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g. Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps). Apply AI/ML-driven approaches for test generation, prioritisation, and anomaly detection. Run load, stress, and scalability testing to identify performance bottlenecks. Support UAT sessions with stakeholders. What we're looking for 5+ years' software testing experience, including 2+ years in automation. Strong background in QA methodologies and test planning. Hands-on experience with Playwright, plus CI/CD integration. Comfortable with Jira, TestRail, and Agile/Scrum environments. Analytical, detail-oriented, and collaborative, with a growth mindset. Interest in AI/ML approaches for testing is a plus. Ready to Apply? Please apply with your latest CV. Know someone great for the job? We offer a referral scheme-just get in touch! Note: We do our best to respond to every application, but due to volume, we can't always guarantee it. If you haven't heard back within 7 days, unfortunately, you haven't been successful this time. Keep an eye on our site for new opportunities!
Sep 23, 2025
Full time
Position: QA Engineer Location: Central London (Hybrid - 3 days per week in the office) Salary: Up to £60,000 + benefits We're looking for experienced QA Engineers to join a growing sustainability-focused SaaS division within a global organisation. This is a chance to work on meaningful products that help businesses reduce their impact on the planet, while developing your own skills in a collaborative, modern engineering environment. The role As a QA Engineer, you'll be responsible for making sure our products are reliable, scalable, and secure. You'll work closely with developers, DevOps, and stakeholders to design and run tests, embed automation into CI/CD pipelines, and contribute to continuous improvement across the engineering function. You'll be hands-on across manual, automated, and performance testing, and will have the chance to explore how AI/ML can support smarter testing and better coverage. This is a role where your input will directly influence the quality of the solutions delivered to customers. What you'll be doing Define test strategies and create test plans with your scrum team. Design, document, and run functional, integration, security, and performance tests. Build and maintain automated tests with tools such as Playwright. Validate APIs and data flows using Postman and SQL. Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g. Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps). Apply AI/ML-driven approaches for test generation, prioritisation, and anomaly detection. Run load, stress, and scalability testing to identify performance bottlenecks. Support UAT sessions with stakeholders. What we're looking for 5+ years' software testing experience, including 2+ years in automation. Strong background in QA methodologies and test planning. Hands-on experience with Playwright, plus CI/CD integration. Comfortable with Jira, TestRail, and Agile/Scrum environments. Analytical, detail-oriented, and collaborative, with a growth mindset. Interest in AI/ML approaches for testing is a plus. Ready to Apply? Please apply with your latest CV. Know someone great for the job? We offer a referral scheme-just get in touch! Note: We do our best to respond to every application, but due to volume, we can't always guarantee it. If you haven't heard back within 7 days, unfortunately, you haven't been successful this time. Keep an eye on our site for new opportunities!
