Role: Automation Test Engineer
Location: Leeds or Manchester (1 day on-site per week)
Duration: 12 months
Pay: max £360 per day inside IR35

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated test frameworks and suites

• Work closely with developers, analysts, and DevOps engineers to embed testing early in the delivery lifecycle

• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and continuous quality practices

• Perform non-functional testing, including performance, security, and accessibility

• Support ongoing improvements to testing processes, tooling, and standards

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong hands-on experience in Java or JavaScript

• Proven background in automation testing

• Solid understanding of shift-left principles and working within CI/CD environments

• Knowledge of non-functional testing practices such as performance, security, and accessibility testing

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

South west – Once a month on site

£45,000 – £65,000 and fantastic bonus & pension

We are looking for a talented Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join our growing engineering team. This is a hands-on role where you will help ensure that our software products meet the highest standards of quality and reliability, from initial development through to production monitoring.

What you’ll do:

• Test Planning & Execution: Collaborate with engineers to translate product requirements into effective test cases and automated test suites, covering integration, functional, component, performance, and API testing. Analyse test results to identify defects and ensure product quality.

• Tech Stack Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain automated tests for applications built using Java 11, Spring Boot 2.7, and Oracle 19 databases.

  • Work with Java JDK for building and running automated test scripts.

  • Ensure integration of automated tests throughout the CI/CD pipeline.

• Collaboration: Work closely with Software Engineers, QA Analysts, and DevOps engineers to integrate automated testing early in the development process. Participate in code reviews and agile ceremonies, providing insights on testability and software quality.

• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve testing processes and implement solutions. Stay up-to-date with industry trends and technologies in test automation. Learn and grow under the guidance of senior team members.

• Documentation: Maintain clear and comprehensive documentation for test plans, cases, results, and automation frameworks.

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• Familiarity with performance testing tools such as Apache Bench, JMeter, LoadRunner, or modern alternatives like K6, Gatling.

• Experience working with Java 11, Spring Boot 2.7, and Oracle 19 is highly desirable.

What we’re looking for:

• Strong understanding of QA best practices and software testing methodologies.

• Ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional team environment.

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Lead Quality Engineer
London (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)
Permanent | Up to £90,000 and generous bonus scheme

A major transformation programme is underway, and we’re looking for a Lead Quality Engineer to provide strategic quality leadership across a large, multi-team delivery landscape.

The Role

This position plays a central role in shaping and governing quality across a complex programme focused on replacing a legacy platform with a modern, scalable solution. You’ll work at programme level to define the SIT strategy, align quality practices across multiple Agile Product Teams, and ensure the successful delivery of an integrated end-to-end solution.

As delivery stabilises, you’ll transition into a wider governance role – overseeing quality standards, supporting multiple Product Teams, and driving continuous improvement across the portfolio.

This is a strategic, coordination-focused role requiring strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams.

What You’ll Do

• Contribute to and help set the overall test strategy for a large transformation programme.

• Oversee functional, non-functional, integration, and data migration approaches across teams.

• Provide direction and alignment for UAT planning at a programme level.

• Drive risk-based planning and promote intelligent use of automation across delivery teams.

• Ensure traceability, quality governance, and programme-wide reporting.

• Lead quality-focused discussions including defect management and release readiness.

• Mentor embedded testers and reinforce consistent QE practices and tooling across teams.

• Support the development and tracking of key quality metrics and standards.

• Support teams in scaling low-code automation using Katalon Studio within the agreed test strategy.

• Provide oversight and guidance for Pega scenario testing to ensure consistency and quality across relevant workstreams.

What You Bring

• Proven experience as a Senior Test Lead or QE Lead in large, multi-team change programmes.

• Strong background in Agile delivery with embedded test capability.

• Ability to define and govern test strategy across diverse domains and workstreams.

• Experience with automation frameworks and CI/CD environments.

• Exposure to data migration testing within complex system replacement programmes.

• Excellent communication, stakeholder leadership, and governance capability.

• Experience working in regulated or complex environments.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

SDET

6 Month contract

£425 – £475 per day Outside IR35

London/Hybrid – 2x days a week in London

• Design and develop automated testing frameworks and strategies with Selenium and Playwright using Javascript/Typescript.
• Create and maintain test scripts utilising WebDriver, Selenium, Gherkin, and Cucumber
• Performance testing using JMeter
• Write clear and concise test cases and scenarios using JSON data structures to validate application features.
• Conduct thorough testing of user interfaces, ensuring compliance with HTML and CSS standards.
• Collaborate with developers and product teams to define testing requirements and assist with continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) practices.
• Utilise Fetch API to automate interactions with web services and validate data flows.
• Perform exploratory testing and contribute to the overall improvement in quality assurance processes.
• Identify and document defects and work closely with engineering teams to drive resolution.
• Mentor junior team members and provide expertise in test automation best practices.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.