Opus Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Oxford, Oxfordshire
Senior QA Automation Engineer Oxford/Hybrid £55,000 - £65,000 JavaScript Cypress Playwright CI/CD Automation Tester Performance Testing Ecommerce Do you have experience working as a first QA Engineer?Looking to have a real impact within an Engineering function?I am currently supporting a brilliant E-commerce company that are looking to bring in their first Tester.As the first QA Automation Engineer you will be playing a key role in setting up and establishing QA Practices and Standards.They don't have a set Tech stack they want you to work with and will be taking your steer with this. You will be working within a cross functional team to Design and execute the QA strategy across mobile and Web, adopt a shift left mindset and act as point of escalation for quality issues. Experience needed - Designing and building test strategies Previous experience working as a sole QA Setting up automation frameworks with modern QA Tools like Playwright or Cypress If you have Performance testing experience this is a bonus. What is in it for you? Salary up to £65,000 Hybrid working (3 days onsite) 25 days annual leave + bank Health cash plan And more This is a brilliant chance for a QA Engineer looking to make a real impact within a company. If you're interested please apply or pop over your CV to to applyNo sponsorship is available. JavaScript Cypress Playwright CI/CD Automation Tester Performance Testing Ecommerce
01/04/2026
Full time
Senior QA Automation Engineer Oxford/Hybrid £55,000 - £65,000 JavaScript Cypress Playwright CI/CD Automation Tester Performance Testing Ecommerce Do you have experience working as a first QA Engineer?Looking to have a real impact within an Engineering function?I am currently supporting a brilliant E-commerce company that are looking to bring in their first Tester.As the first QA Automation Engineer you will be playing a key role in setting up and establishing QA Practices and Standards.They don't have a set Tech stack they want you to work with and will be taking your steer with this. You will be working within a cross functional team to Design and execute the QA strategy across mobile and Web, adopt a shift left mindset and act as point of escalation for quality issues. Experience needed - Designing and building test strategies Previous experience working as a sole QA Setting up automation frameworks with modern QA Tools like Playwright or Cypress If you have Performance testing experience this is a bonus. What is in it for you? Salary up to £65,000 Hybrid working (3 days onsite) 25 days annual leave + bank Health cash plan And more This is a brilliant chance for a QA Engineer looking to make a real impact within a company. If you're interested please apply or pop over your CV to to applyNo sponsorship is available. JavaScript Cypress Playwright CI/CD Automation Tester Performance Testing Ecommerce
Lead Software Tester Hybrid - Near Abingdon / Oxford + WFH Circa £45,000 - £50,000 + Bonus and good benefits A rare and exciting opportunity for a Lead / Senior Software Tester to join a thriving software solutions company, located close to Abingdon and Oxford. This role embraces flexibility, offering the chance to work from home three or four days a week. Our client is part of a leading software solutions group that develops and hosts a range of web-based products using Microsoft development tools such as .Net, C#, and Azure. Currently, the company partners with an offshore supplier for their development and testing needs, but they are eager to bring more of this work in-house. This marks their first QA / Test position, and they have ambitious plans to quickly expand the team. For this inaugural role, they are seeking an experienced testing or QA professional who can work closely with Product Owners, Development teams and Stakeholders. The position is hands-on and packed with opportunities to develop and refine both new and existing processes. As the QA team grows, you'll have the chance to lead new test resources and play a pivotal role in shaping best practices, governance, and more. Key Responsibilities include: Lead and coordinate testing efforts across multiple projects and delivery teams Define, implement, and continuously improve testing standards, frameworks, and best practices Establish and promote a quality-driven mindset across all stages of the development lifecycle Manage and mentor testers, providing guidance, support, and career development Oversee test planning, test case design, execution, and defect management Ensure appropriate test coverage across functional, integration, regression, and non-functional testing Collaborate with development and product teams to ensure clear requirements and acceptance criteria Identify risks and provide clear reporting on quality metrics, test progress, and release readiness Champion continuous improvement in testing processes, tools, and automation Key Experience & Attributes required: circ 10+ years' experience in software testing or quality assurance roles Proven experience leading testing teams across multiple projects or products Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, tools, and frameworks Experience implementing and maintaining test strategies and standards Ability to influence stakeholders and promote best practices in quality assurance Excellent communication and leadership skills Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Experience working in Agile or hybrid delivery environments Experience in the best practices around automated testing solutions Beneficial - Test Automation tools and frameworks, performance and security testing and ISTQB, CAST, or CSQA certification If you're seeking a position with an innovative software company that offers professional growth and development, this could be the perfect fit for you. The client is offering a competitive salary in the region of £45,000 - £50,000 (depending on experience), along with a bonus, company pension, generous holiday entitlement, and other benefits. For more information, please send your CV to Wayne Young at Young's Employment Services Ltd. YES is operating as both a recruitment Agency and Recruitment Business.
01/04/2026
Full time
Lead Software Tester Hybrid - Near Abingdon / Oxford + WFH Circa £45,000 - £50,000 + Bonus and good benefits A rare and exciting opportunity for a Lead / Senior Software Tester to join a thriving software solutions company, located close to Abingdon and Oxford. This role embraces flexibility, offering the chance to work from home three or four days a week. Our client is part of a leading software solutions group that develops and hosts a range of web-based products using Microsoft development tools such as .Net, C#, and Azure. Currently, the company partners with an offshore supplier for their development and testing needs, but they are eager to bring more of this work in-house. This marks their first QA / Test position, and they have ambitious plans to quickly expand the team. For this inaugural role, they are seeking an experienced testing or QA professional who can work closely with Product Owners, Development teams and Stakeholders. The position is hands-on and packed with opportunities to develop and refine both new and existing processes. As the QA team grows, you'll have the chance to lead new test resources and play a pivotal role in shaping best practices, governance, and more. Key Responsibilities include: Lead and coordinate testing efforts across multiple projects and delivery teams Define, implement, and continuously improve testing standards, frameworks, and best practices Establish and promote a quality-driven mindset across all stages of the development lifecycle Manage and mentor testers, providing guidance, support, and career development Oversee test planning, test case design, execution, and defect management Ensure appropriate test coverage across functional, integration, regression, and non-functional testing Collaborate with development and product teams to ensure clear requirements and acceptance criteria Identify risks and provide clear reporting on quality metrics, test progress, and release readiness Champion continuous improvement in testing processes, tools, and automation Key Experience & Attributes required: circ 10+ years' experience in software testing or quality assurance roles Proven experience leading testing teams across multiple projects or products Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, tools, and frameworks Experience implementing and maintaining test strategies and standards Ability to influence stakeholders and promote best practices in quality assurance Excellent communication and leadership skills Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Experience working in Agile or hybrid delivery environments Experience in the best practices around automated testing solutions Beneficial - Test Automation tools and frameworks, performance and security testing and ISTQB, CAST, or CSQA certification If you're seeking a position with an innovative software company that offers professional growth and development, this could be the perfect fit for you. The client is offering a competitive salary in the region of £45,000 - £50,000 (depending on experience), along with a bonus, company pension, generous holiday entitlement, and other benefits. For more information, please send your CV to Wayne Young at Young's Employment Services Ltd. YES is operating as both a recruitment Agency and Recruitment Business.
Role: Lead QA Engineer Location: Leeds, hybrid Package: 65,000 + Benefits We're working with a growing business looking for a Lead QA Engineer to join their Leeds team. You'll lead a team of testers while remaining actively involved in testing, automation and quality strategy across a range of digital and enterprise projects. Responsibilities Lead and mentor a testing team Participate in hands-on testing Develop and implement test strategies Use automation tools like Python, Selenium & Playwright Collaborate with stakeholders across projects Requirements Strong automation and manual testing (Python, Selenium or Playwright) Experience or the desire to lead & mentor a team Experience with test strategy, frameworks and planning Experience with manual and automated testing If you're looking for a collaborative and expanding team with strong progression routes, this could be the ideal role for you. Click APPLY to be considered for interviews.
31/03/2026
Full time
Role: Lead QA Engineer Location: Leeds, hybrid Package: 65,000 + Benefits We're working with a growing business looking for a Lead QA Engineer to join their Leeds team. You'll lead a team of testers while remaining actively involved in testing, automation and quality strategy across a range of digital and enterprise projects. Responsibilities Lead and mentor a testing team Participate in hands-on testing Develop and implement test strategies Use automation tools like Python, Selenium & Playwright Collaborate with stakeholders across projects Requirements Strong automation and manual testing (Python, Selenium or Playwright) Experience or the desire to lead & mentor a team Experience with test strategy, frameworks and planning Experience with manual and automated testing If you're looking for a collaborative and expanding team with strong progression routes, this could be the ideal role for you. Click APPLY to be considered for interviews.
SRT Marine Systems plc (SRT) is a market leader in the domain of international marine surveillance technology and systems. We are a respected, established, and an ambitious multi-national company headquartered in the UK with a global customer base. The company has a worldwide impact in the marine sector by leading the next generation of Maritime Domain Awareness technologies "MDA", products, and systems that significantly enhance security, safety, environmental protection, and sustainability. Our customers are global and range from the largest national coast guards to individual vessel owners. SRT is an exciting company where high-quality results are rewarded. We are ambitious and constantly seek to innovate in order to deliver better products and services to our customers. We strive to make SRT a rewarding and challenging place to work, where talented, hard-working individuals have the opportunity to make a real impact across the marine industry. Role overview of our Senior Software Tester As a Senior Software Tester you will work on the continued build of our Marine Domain Awareness (MDA) platform which is used to create an operational picture of maritime activity. Our systems ingest large volumes of streaming data from both satellite and terrestrial, along with other sensor sources. You will play a key role in validating the behaviour of a distributed, event-driven system operating on real-time maritime data. Testing activities include both automation and manual testing. The role of Senior Software Tester role is a hybrid working position based from our Cardiff office, you will be required to attend office 1 day per week as per the team's requirements. How We Work Sprint Work Developmenttickets move across the Jira board through the delivery workflow Tickets reaching the Test stage are assigned to a tester Testers validate functionality using a mix of automated and manual testing approaches QA Release Cycles Every six weeks, we conduct a dedicated two-week QA phase where: Testers pause normal sprint board work The focus shifts to release-wide regression testing Both manual and automated test suites are executed to validate the full platform Senior Software Tester - Responsibilities (not exhaustive): Test new features and improvements delivered during sprint cycles Design, implement, and maintain automated tests, along with the execution of manual exploratory and regression testing when required Validate message-driven workflows across distributed services Test REST API endpoints supporting CRUD operations within the system Participate in release regression cycles and help validate production-ready builds Investigate issues, reproduce defects, and provide clear bug reports Work closely with developers and product teams to clarify requirements and ensure testability Senior Software Tester - Required Skills and Experience Strong experience as a software tester or QA engineer Experience testing complex distributed systems or backend platforms Experience creating automated tests Familiarity with tools such as Postman (or similar API testing tools) Ability to write test scripts using one or more scripting languages (e.g. Python, JavaScript, Bash) Ability to understand system behaviour through logs, messages, and APIs Strong debugging and problem-solving skills Experience working within Agile / Scrum teams Familiarity with Jira or similar issue-tracking tools Company Benefits Highly Competitive Salary and Pension Hybrid Working Development opportunities SRT Marine Systems plc are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
31/03/2026
Full time
SRT Marine Systems plc (SRT) is a market leader in the domain of international marine surveillance technology and systems. We are a respected, established, and an ambitious multi-national company headquartered in the UK with a global customer base. The company has a worldwide impact in the marine sector by leading the next generation of Maritime Domain Awareness technologies "MDA", products, and systems that significantly enhance security, safety, environmental protection, and sustainability. Our customers are global and range from the largest national coast guards to individual vessel owners. SRT is an exciting company where high-quality results are rewarded. We are ambitious and constantly seek to innovate in order to deliver better products and services to our customers. We strive to make SRT a rewarding and challenging place to work, where talented, hard-working individuals have the opportunity to make a real impact across the marine industry. Role overview of our Senior Software Tester As a Senior Software Tester you will work on the continued build of our Marine Domain Awareness (MDA) platform which is used to create an operational picture of maritime activity. Our systems ingest large volumes of streaming data from both satellite and terrestrial, along with other sensor sources. You will play a key role in validating the behaviour of a distributed, event-driven system operating on real-time maritime data. Testing activities include both automation and manual testing. The role of Senior Software Tester role is a hybrid working position based from our Cardiff office, you will be required to attend office 1 day per week as per the team's requirements. How We Work Sprint Work Developmenttickets move across the Jira board through the delivery workflow Tickets reaching the Test stage are assigned to a tester Testers validate functionality using a mix of automated and manual testing approaches QA Release Cycles Every six weeks, we conduct a dedicated two-week QA phase where: Testers pause normal sprint board work The focus shifts to release-wide regression testing Both manual and automated test suites are executed to validate the full platform Senior Software Tester - Responsibilities (not exhaustive): Test new features and improvements delivered during sprint cycles Design, implement, and maintain automated tests, along with the execution of manual exploratory and regression testing when required Validate message-driven workflows across distributed services Test REST API endpoints supporting CRUD operations within the system Participate in release regression cycles and help validate production-ready builds Investigate issues, reproduce defects, and provide clear bug reports Work closely with developers and product teams to clarify requirements and ensure testability Senior Software Tester - Required Skills and Experience Strong experience as a software tester or QA engineer Experience testing complex distributed systems or backend platforms Experience creating automated tests Familiarity with tools such as Postman (or similar API testing tools) Ability to write test scripts using one or more scripting languages (e.g. Python, JavaScript, Bash) Ability to understand system behaviour through logs, messages, and APIs Strong debugging and problem-solving skills Experience working within Agile / Scrum teams Familiarity with Jira or similar issue-tracking tools Company Benefits Highly Competitive Salary and Pension Hybrid Working Development opportunities SRT Marine Systems plc are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
We are searching for an experienced Software Tester / Quality Assurance Engineer for an extremely exciting technology and data-focussed business based near to Exeter, Devon. Please note, this role is a hybrid role , and you are required in the office a minimum of 2-days per week , therefore you MUST live within a commutable distance of the Exeter office to be considered for the role. In this role will be defining and driving quality assurance strategies across their software development lifecycle, and you will be responsible for ensuring that QA best practices, automation, and modern testing methodologies are embedded into their delivery processes to produce reliable, secure, and high-quality software. In this role you will: - Define and implement QA strategies, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and company objectives. Drive the adoption of test automation, CI/CD integration, and modern testing methodologies to improve efficiency and reliability. Establish and enforce coding and testing standards to maintain high-quality software delivery. Lead risk-based testing approaches, prioritizing critical functionalities and system stability. Collaborate with developers, architects, and product teams to embed quality throughout the software development lifecycle. Oversee performance, security, and usability testing to proactively identify potential issues before release. Monitor and analyse QA metrics to continuously improve testing effectiveness and software quality. Ensure cross-team collaboration, keeping quality and information security at the heart of the business by working closely with security, DevOps, and compliance teams. Mentor and support QA apprentices, providing structured guidance, hands-on coaching, and development opportunities to build foundational testing skills and career progression. Collaborate with the wider team to ensure ISO27001, Cyber Essentials, and other information security framework documentation, controls, and compliance requirements are maintained and embedded within quality and delivery processes. To be a success in the role you require a mixture of the following skills and experience: - Extensive experience working in a Quality Assurance or Software Testing role within a modern software development environment. Hands-on experience with test automation and integrating testing into CI/CD pipelines. Experience working in Agile development teams and collaborating closely with developers and product teams. Experience leading or influencing QA practices, standards, or strategies across teams or projects. Experience identifying and managing quality risks throughout the software development lifecycle. Experience mentoring or supporting junior QA engineers and/or apprentices. Experience with performance, security, and non-functional testing. Exposure to information security frameworks such as ISO27001 or Cyber Essentials. Experience working in regulated or compliance-driven environments. Relevant QA or testing certifications (e.g. ISTQB or equivalent). Knowledge of modern software testing principles, QA strategies, and the software development lifecycle, including Agile and CI/CD practices. Knowledge of test automation frameworks, tools, and approaches, and how to integrate them effectively into delivery pipelines. Skilled in designing and executing risk-based testing strategies to prioritise critical functionality and system stability. Skilled in analysing QA metrics and test outcomes to drive continuous improvement in quality and testing effectiveness. Skilled in collaborating with cross-functional teams, including development, product, DevOps, and security, to embed quality early and consistently. Skilled in identifying, reporting, and communicating quality risks clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Able to demonstrate strong ownership and accountability for quality outcomes across teams and releases. Experience of promoting continuous improvement, learning, and adoption of modern testing methodologies and tools. The role comes with an excellent benefits package which includes, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, Private Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Income Protection, Cycle to Work Scheme, Eye Tests and more. To be considered for this opportunity you MUST have the Right to Work in the UK long-term as sponsorship is NOT available with this client. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. Bowerford Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
31/03/2026
Full time
We are searching for an experienced Software Tester / Quality Assurance Engineer for an extremely exciting technology and data-focussed business based near to Exeter, Devon. Please note, this role is a hybrid role , and you are required in the office a minimum of 2-days per week , therefore you MUST live within a commutable distance of the Exeter office to be considered for the role. In this role will be defining and driving quality assurance strategies across their software development lifecycle, and you will be responsible for ensuring that QA best practices, automation, and modern testing methodologies are embedded into their delivery processes to produce reliable, secure, and high-quality software. In this role you will: - Define and implement QA strategies, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and company objectives. Drive the adoption of test automation, CI/CD integration, and modern testing methodologies to improve efficiency and reliability. Establish and enforce coding and testing standards to maintain high-quality software delivery. Lead risk-based testing approaches, prioritizing critical functionalities and system stability. Collaborate with developers, architects, and product teams to embed quality throughout the software development lifecycle. Oversee performance, security, and usability testing to proactively identify potential issues before release. Monitor and analyse QA metrics to continuously improve testing effectiveness and software quality. Ensure cross-team collaboration, keeping quality and information security at the heart of the business by working closely with security, DevOps, and compliance teams. Mentor and support QA apprentices, providing structured guidance, hands-on coaching, and development opportunities to build foundational testing skills and career progression. Collaborate with the wider team to ensure ISO27001, Cyber Essentials, and other information security framework documentation, controls, and compliance requirements are maintained and embedded within quality and delivery processes. To be a success in the role you require a mixture of the following skills and experience: - Extensive experience working in a Quality Assurance or Software Testing role within a modern software development environment. Hands-on experience with test automation and integrating testing into CI/CD pipelines. Experience working in Agile development teams and collaborating closely with developers and product teams. Experience leading or influencing QA practices, standards, or strategies across teams or projects. Experience identifying and managing quality risks throughout the software development lifecycle. Experience mentoring or supporting junior QA engineers and/or apprentices. Experience with performance, security, and non-functional testing. Exposure to information security frameworks such as ISO27001 or Cyber Essentials. Experience working in regulated or compliance-driven environments. Relevant QA or testing certifications (e.g. ISTQB or equivalent). Knowledge of modern software testing principles, QA strategies, and the software development lifecycle, including Agile and CI/CD practices. Knowledge of test automation frameworks, tools, and approaches, and how to integrate them effectively into delivery pipelines. Skilled in designing and executing risk-based testing strategies to prioritise critical functionality and system stability. Skilled in analysing QA metrics and test outcomes to drive continuous improvement in quality and testing effectiveness. Skilled in collaborating with cross-functional teams, including development, product, DevOps, and security, to embed quality early and consistently. Skilled in identifying, reporting, and communicating quality risks clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Able to demonstrate strong ownership and accountability for quality outcomes across teams and releases. Experience of promoting continuous improvement, learning, and adoption of modern testing methodologies and tools. The role comes with an excellent benefits package which includes, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, Private Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Income Protection, Cycle to Work Scheme, Eye Tests and more. To be considered for this opportunity you MUST have the Right to Work in the UK long-term as sponsorship is NOT available with this client. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. Bowerford Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
We are searching for an experienced Software Quality Assurance Engineer / Software Tester for an extremely exciting technology and data-focussed business based near to Exeter, Devon. Please note, this role is a hybrid role , and you are required in the office a minimum of 2-days per week , therefore you MUST live within a commutable distance of the Exeter office to be considered for the role. In this role will be defining and driving quality assurance strategies across their software development lifecycle, and you will be responsible for ensuring that QA best practices, automation, and modern testing methodologies are embedded into their delivery processes to produce reliable, secure, and high-quality software. In this role you will: - Define and implement QA strategies, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and company objectives. Drive the adoption of test automation, CI/CD integration, and modern testing methodologies to improve efficiency and reliability. Establish and enforce coding and testing standards to maintain high-quality software delivery. Lead risk-based testing approaches, prioritizing critical functionalities and system stability. Collaborate with developers, architects, and product teams to embed quality throughout the software development lifecycle. Oversee performance, security, and usability testing to proactively identify potential issues before release. Monitor and analyse QA metrics to continuously improve testing effectiveness and software quality. Ensure cross-team collaboration, keeping quality and information security at the heart of the business by working closely with security, DevOps, and compliance teams. Mentor and support QA apprentices, providing structured guidance, hands-on coaching, and development opportunities to build foundational testing skills and career progression. Collaborate with the wider team to ensure ISO27001, Cyber Essentials, and other information security framework documentation, controls, and compliance requirements are maintained and embedded within quality and delivery processes. To be a success in the role you require a mixture of the following skills and experience: - Extensive experience working in a Quality Assurance or Software Testing role within a modern software development environment. Hands-on experience with test automation and integrating testing into CI/CD pipelines. Experience working in Agile development teams and collaborating closely with developers and product teams. Experience leading or influencing QA practices, standards, or strategies across teams or projects. Experience identifying and managing quality risks throughout the software development lifecycle. Experience mentoring or supporting junior QA engineers and/or apprentices. Experience with performance, security, and non-functional testing. Exposure to information security frameworks such as ISO27001 or Cyber Essentials. Experience working in regulated or compliance-driven environments. Relevant QA or testing certifications (e.g. ISTQB or equivalent). Knowledge of modern software testing principles, QA strategies, and the software development lifecycle, including Agile and CI/CD practices. Knowledge of test automation frameworks, tools, and approaches, and how to integrate them effectively into delivery pipelines. Skilled in designing and executing risk-based testing strategies to prioritise critical functionality and system stability. Skilled in analysing QA metrics and test outcomes to drive continuous improvement in quality and testing effectiveness. Skilled in collaborating with cross-functional teams, including development, product, DevOps, and security, to embed quality early and consistently. Skilled in identifying, reporting, and communicating quality risks clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Able to demonstrate strong ownership and accountability for quality outcomes across teams and releases. Experience of promoting continuous improvement, learning, and adoption of modern testing methodologies and tools. The role comes with an excellent benefits package which includes, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, Private Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Income Protection, Cycle to Work Scheme, Eye Tests and more. To be considered for this opportunity you MUST have the Right to Work in the UK long-term as sponsorship is NOT available with this employer! Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. Bowerford Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
31/03/2026
Full time
We are searching for an experienced Software Quality Assurance Engineer / Software Tester for an extremely exciting technology and data-focussed business based near to Exeter, Devon. Please note, this role is a hybrid role , and you are required in the office a minimum of 2-days per week , therefore you MUST live within a commutable distance of the Exeter office to be considered for the role. In this role will be defining and driving quality assurance strategies across their software development lifecycle, and you will be responsible for ensuring that QA best practices, automation, and modern testing methodologies are embedded into their delivery processes to produce reliable, secure, and high-quality software. In this role you will: - Define and implement QA strategies, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and company objectives. Drive the adoption of test automation, CI/CD integration, and modern testing methodologies to improve efficiency and reliability. Establish and enforce coding and testing standards to maintain high-quality software delivery. Lead risk-based testing approaches, prioritizing critical functionalities and system stability. Collaborate with developers, architects, and product teams to embed quality throughout the software development lifecycle. Oversee performance, security, and usability testing to proactively identify potential issues before release. Monitor and analyse QA metrics to continuously improve testing effectiveness and software quality. Ensure cross-team collaboration, keeping quality and information security at the heart of the business by working closely with security, DevOps, and compliance teams. Mentor and support QA apprentices, providing structured guidance, hands-on coaching, and development opportunities to build foundational testing skills and career progression. Collaborate with the wider team to ensure ISO27001, Cyber Essentials, and other information security framework documentation, controls, and compliance requirements are maintained and embedded within quality and delivery processes. To be a success in the role you require a mixture of the following skills and experience: - Extensive experience working in a Quality Assurance or Software Testing role within a modern software development environment. Hands-on experience with test automation and integrating testing into CI/CD pipelines. Experience working in Agile development teams and collaborating closely with developers and product teams. Experience leading or influencing QA practices, standards, or strategies across teams or projects. Experience identifying and managing quality risks throughout the software development lifecycle. Experience mentoring or supporting junior QA engineers and/or apprentices. Experience with performance, security, and non-functional testing. Exposure to information security frameworks such as ISO27001 or Cyber Essentials. Experience working in regulated or compliance-driven environments. Relevant QA or testing certifications (e.g. ISTQB or equivalent). Knowledge of modern software testing principles, QA strategies, and the software development lifecycle, including Agile and CI/CD practices. Knowledge of test automation frameworks, tools, and approaches, and how to integrate them effectively into delivery pipelines. Skilled in designing and executing risk-based testing strategies to prioritise critical functionality and system stability. Skilled in analysing QA metrics and test outcomes to drive continuous improvement in quality and testing effectiveness. Skilled in collaborating with cross-functional teams, including development, product, DevOps, and security, to embed quality early and consistently. Skilled in identifying, reporting, and communicating quality risks clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Able to demonstrate strong ownership and accountability for quality outcomes across teams and releases. Experience of promoting continuous improvement, learning, and adoption of modern testing methodologies and tools. The role comes with an excellent benefits package which includes, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, Private Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Income Protection, Cycle to Work Scheme, Eye Tests and more. To be considered for this opportunity you MUST have the Right to Work in the UK long-term as sponsorship is NOT available with this employer! Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. Bowerford Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Are you an experienced Software Automation Tester with a strong background in test automation, scripting, and QA best practices? Looking to join a global technology organisation where you can lead automation initiatives and help deliver high-quality software solutions? If so, we'd love to hear from you. Our customer has an opportunity for an experienced Software Automation Tester to join their Software Test team based in the Isle of Wight where they develop and deliver advanced software solutions. You'll take a lead role in designing, developing, and implementing complex automated test suites, ensuring our software products meet the highest quality standards. Key Responsibilities of the Software Automation Tester Act as the technical lead for software test automation projects, collaborating closely with other stakeholders Mentor junior members and support the wider team Review requirements and design documentation to define and develop test automation strategies Plan, create, and execute automated test suites (functional, integration, performance, and usability testing) Maintain and optimise automated test frameworks using tools such as Selenium Record test results clearly and accurately, documenting defects with sufficient detail to aid diagnosis and resolution Set up and manage test environments, ensuring reliability and repeatability of testing processes Contribute to continuous improvement of testing methodologies and practices Key Requirements Qualification in Computer Science, Software Development, or a related field 3+ years' experience in software test automation within a software development environment Proven experience automating tests for complex applications using Selenium or similar tools Programming knowledge in Java and/or Python for developing automation scripts Experience testing products built with MS SQL, ASP.NET, and C# Strong understanding of software development and testing lifecycles Skilled in test planning, estimation, and risk management Able to work full time on site in the Isle of Wight or willing to relocate This is an excellent opportunity for a driven Software Automation Tester to join a global company who can offer the opportunity for career progression and personal development as well as an excellent benefits package. To apply for the C# Software Developer job in Isle of Wight please send your CV to (url removed) or for more information contact on (phone number removed).
31/03/2026
Full time
Are you an experienced Software Automation Tester with a strong background in test automation, scripting, and QA best practices? Looking to join a global technology organisation where you can lead automation initiatives and help deliver high-quality software solutions? If so, we'd love to hear from you. Our customer has an opportunity for an experienced Software Automation Tester to join their Software Test team based in the Isle of Wight where they develop and deliver advanced software solutions. You'll take a lead role in designing, developing, and implementing complex automated test suites, ensuring our software products meet the highest quality standards. Key Responsibilities of the Software Automation Tester Act as the technical lead for software test automation projects, collaborating closely with other stakeholders Mentor junior members and support the wider team Review requirements and design documentation to define and develop test automation strategies Plan, create, and execute automated test suites (functional, integration, performance, and usability testing) Maintain and optimise automated test frameworks using tools such as Selenium Record test results clearly and accurately, documenting defects with sufficient detail to aid diagnosis and resolution Set up and manage test environments, ensuring reliability and repeatability of testing processes Contribute to continuous improvement of testing methodologies and practices Key Requirements Qualification in Computer Science, Software Development, or a related field 3+ years' experience in software test automation within a software development environment Proven experience automating tests for complex applications using Selenium or similar tools Programming knowledge in Java and/or Python for developing automation scripts Experience testing products built with MS SQL, ASP.NET, and C# Strong understanding of software development and testing lifecycles Skilled in test planning, estimation, and risk management Able to work full time on site in the Isle of Wight or willing to relocate This is an excellent opportunity for a driven Software Automation Tester to join a global company who can offer the opportunity for career progression and personal development as well as an excellent benefits package. To apply for the C# Software Developer job in Isle of Wight please send your CV to (url removed) or for more information contact on (phone number removed).
Software Tester - Southampton 2 days/3 days Remote - up to 35K We are seeking an experienced Software Tester to support the testing of customer systems and repeatable software solutions. The role works closely with project and technical teams to ensure high-quality system delivery in line with business objectives. Key Responsibilities Assist customers with test planning and UAT management Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives Test customer solutions before deployment Assist with user training and UAT support Write SQL scripts and work with XML/XSL Provide ongoing customer support post-go-live Essential Skills & Experience Minimum 3 years' experience in Software Testing / QA Strong experience with Windows Client & Server environments Desirable Experience ISTQB certification Test automation tools (e.g. Ranorex) C# or other object-oriented programming languages SQL Server and/or Oracle databases Source control tools (e.g. Git, TFS) Knowledge of document management and OCR technologies Why Join Us? Dynamic and growing company with career development opportunities Professional, collaborative, and fun team environment Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK. For every CV sent to clients, we donate 1 to The Born Free Foundation. We are a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn't right for you, explore our referral reward program with payouts at interview and placement milestones. Visit our website for details. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
30/03/2026
Full time
Software Tester - Southampton 2 days/3 days Remote - up to 35K We are seeking an experienced Software Tester to support the testing of customer systems and repeatable software solutions. The role works closely with project and technical teams to ensure high-quality system delivery in line with business objectives. Key Responsibilities Assist customers with test planning and UAT management Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives Test customer solutions before deployment Assist with user training and UAT support Write SQL scripts and work with XML/XSL Provide ongoing customer support post-go-live Essential Skills & Experience Minimum 3 years' experience in Software Testing / QA Strong experience with Windows Client & Server environments Desirable Experience ISTQB certification Test automation tools (e.g. Ranorex) C# or other object-oriented programming languages SQL Server and/or Oracle databases Source control tools (e.g. Git, TFS) Knowledge of document management and OCR technologies Why Join Us? Dynamic and growing company with career development opportunities Professional, collaborative, and fun team environment Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK. For every CV sent to clients, we donate 1 to The Born Free Foundation. We are a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn't right for you, explore our referral reward program with payouts at interview and placement milestones. Visit our website for details. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Senior Software Tester / QA Engineer - Up to 44,000 PA Southampton - Hybrid Working We are working with a well-established technology organisation to recruit an experienced Senior Software Tester / QA Engineer to play a key role in the delivery of customer-facing systems and core software products. This position sits within a professional services environment and involves testing both standard solutions and complex, customer-specific implementations. You will work closely with developers, project managers and technical stakeholders, taking ownership of testing activities and ensuring systems meet defined quality standards prior to release and go-live. As a Senior Software Tester, you will be responsible for driving software quality through effective manual and automated testing practices. You will contribute to the ongoing improvement of testing processes, support customer UAT, and act as a subject-matter expert for QA activities across projects, identifying and resolving defects early in the delivery lifecycle. Key responsibilities: Leading and executing software testing activities on customer systems prior to installation and go-live Designing, writing and maintaining robust manual and automated test scripts Owning the creation and maintenance of test plans, test cases and supporting documentation Working collaboratively with development and technical teams to identify, log, prioritise and resolve defects Creating and managing test data to support functional, regression and integration testing Supporting and coordinating user acceptance testing, including direct customer engagement Providing go-live support and post-deployment validation where required Contributing to the continuous improvement of testing standards, tools and methodologies Providing guidance and best practice advice to customers during UAT and test planning Supporting internal product testing and mentoring junior team members where appropriate Requirements: Proven experience in a Software Testing / QA role, operating with a high degree of autonomy Strong hands-on experience with manual testing across complex systems Demonstrable experience designing and maintaining comprehensive test documentation Experience working in Windows Client and Server environments Confident use of Microsoft Office applications for test reporting and documentation Highly advantageous experience: ISTQB Foundation or Advanced certification Experience with test automation tools and frameworks (Ranorex, Selenium or similar) Exposure to C#, Java, or other object-oriented programming languages Experience with SQL Server and/or Oracle databases, including querying and data validation Experience using source control tools such as TFS or Git Understanding of network architecture, IT security and Active Directory Experience within document management, OCR or enterprise systems environments The role may involve occasional UK and international travel. Hybrid working is available once probation is passed, with 1-2 days per week on site.
27/03/2026
Full time
Senior Software Tester / QA Engineer - Up to 44,000 PA Southampton - Hybrid Working We are working with a well-established technology organisation to recruit an experienced Senior Software Tester / QA Engineer to play a key role in the delivery of customer-facing systems and core software products. This position sits within a professional services environment and involves testing both standard solutions and complex, customer-specific implementations. You will work closely with developers, project managers and technical stakeholders, taking ownership of testing activities and ensuring systems meet defined quality standards prior to release and go-live. As a Senior Software Tester, you will be responsible for driving software quality through effective manual and automated testing practices. You will contribute to the ongoing improvement of testing processes, support customer UAT, and act as a subject-matter expert for QA activities across projects, identifying and resolving defects early in the delivery lifecycle. Key responsibilities: Leading and executing software testing activities on customer systems prior to installation and go-live Designing, writing and maintaining robust manual and automated test scripts Owning the creation and maintenance of test plans, test cases and supporting documentation Working collaboratively with development and technical teams to identify, log, prioritise and resolve defects Creating and managing test data to support functional, regression and integration testing Supporting and coordinating user acceptance testing, including direct customer engagement Providing go-live support and post-deployment validation where required Contributing to the continuous improvement of testing standards, tools and methodologies Providing guidance and best practice advice to customers during UAT and test planning Supporting internal product testing and mentoring junior team members where appropriate Requirements: Proven experience in a Software Testing / QA role, operating with a high degree of autonomy Strong hands-on experience with manual testing across complex systems Demonstrable experience designing and maintaining comprehensive test documentation Experience working in Windows Client and Server environments Confident use of Microsoft Office applications for test reporting and documentation Highly advantageous experience: ISTQB Foundation or Advanced certification Experience with test automation tools and frameworks (Ranorex, Selenium or similar) Exposure to C#, Java, or other object-oriented programming languages Experience with SQL Server and/or Oracle databases, including querying and data validation Experience using source control tools such as TFS or Git Understanding of network architecture, IT security and Active Directory Experience within document management, OCR or enterprise systems environments The role may involve occasional UK and international travel. Hybrid working is available once probation is passed, with 1-2 days per week on site.
Lead Software Tester Hybrid - Near Abingdon / Oxford + WFH Circa £45,000 - £50,000 + Bonus and good benefits A rare and exciting opportunity for a Lead / Senior Software Tester to join a thriving software solutions company, located close to Abingdon and Oxford. This role embraces flexibility, offering the chance to work from home three or four days a week. Our client is part of a leading software solutions group that develops and hosts a range of web-based products using Microsoft development tools such as .Net, C#, and Azure. Currently, the company partners with an offshore supplier for their development and testing needs, but they are eager to bring more of this work in-house. This marks their first QA / Test position, and they have ambitious plans to quickly expand the team. For this inaugural role, they are seeking an experienced testing or QA professional who can work closely with Product Owners, Development teams and Stakeholders. The position is hands-on and packed with opportunities to develop and refine both new and existing processes. As the QA team grows, you'll have the chance to lead new test resources and play a pivotal role in shaping best practices, governance, and more. Key Responsibilities include: Lead and coordinate testing efforts across multiple projects and delivery teams Define, implement, and continuously improve testing standards, frameworks, and best practices Establish and promote a quality-driven mindset across all stages of the development lifecycle Manage and mentor testers, providing guidance, support, and career development Oversee test planning, test case design, execution, and defect management Ensure appropriate test coverage across functional, integration, regression, and non-functional testing Collaborate with development and product teams to ensure clear requirements and acceptance criteria Identify risks and provide clear reporting on quality metrics, test progress, and release readiness Champion continuous improvement in testing processes, tools, and automation Key Experience & Attributes required: circ 10+ years' experience in software testing or quality assurance roles Proven experience leading testing teams across multiple projects or products Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, tools, and frameworks Experience implementing and maintaining test strategies and standards Ability to influence stakeholders and promote best practices in quality assurance Excellent communication and leadership skills Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Experience working in Agile or hybrid delivery environments Experience in the best practices around automated testing solutions Beneficial - Test Automation tools and frameworks, performance and security testing and ISTQB, CAST, or CSQA certification If you're seeking a position with an innovative software company that offers professional growth and development, this could be the perfect fit for you. The client is offering a competitive salary in the region of £45,000 - £50,000 (depending on experience), along with a bonus, company pension, generous holiday entitlement, and other benefits. For more information, please send your CV to Wayne Young at Young's Employment Services Ltd. YES is operating as both a recruitment Agency and Recruitment Business.
27/03/2026
Full time
Lead Software Tester Hybrid - Near Abingdon / Oxford + WFH Circa £45,000 - £50,000 + Bonus and good benefits A rare and exciting opportunity for a Lead / Senior Software Tester to join a thriving software solutions company, located close to Abingdon and Oxford. This role embraces flexibility, offering the chance to work from home three or four days a week. Our client is part of a leading software solutions group that develops and hosts a range of web-based products using Microsoft development tools such as .Net, C#, and Azure. Currently, the company partners with an offshore supplier for their development and testing needs, but they are eager to bring more of this work in-house. This marks their first QA / Test position, and they have ambitious plans to quickly expand the team. For this inaugural role, they are seeking an experienced testing or QA professional who can work closely with Product Owners, Development teams and Stakeholders. The position is hands-on and packed with opportunities to develop and refine both new and existing processes. As the QA team grows, you'll have the chance to lead new test resources and play a pivotal role in shaping best practices, governance, and more. Key Responsibilities include: Lead and coordinate testing efforts across multiple projects and delivery teams Define, implement, and continuously improve testing standards, frameworks, and best practices Establish and promote a quality-driven mindset across all stages of the development lifecycle Manage and mentor testers, providing guidance, support, and career development Oversee test planning, test case design, execution, and defect management Ensure appropriate test coverage across functional, integration, regression, and non-functional testing Collaborate with development and product teams to ensure clear requirements and acceptance criteria Identify risks and provide clear reporting on quality metrics, test progress, and release readiness Champion continuous improvement in testing processes, tools, and automation Key Experience & Attributes required: circ 10+ years' experience in software testing or quality assurance roles Proven experience leading testing teams across multiple projects or products Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, tools, and frameworks Experience implementing and maintaining test strategies and standards Ability to influence stakeholders and promote best practices in quality assurance Excellent communication and leadership skills Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Experience working in Agile or hybrid delivery environments Experience in the best practices around automated testing solutions Beneficial - Test Automation tools and frameworks, performance and security testing and ISTQB, CAST, or CSQA certification If you're seeking a position with an innovative software company that offers professional growth and development, this could be the perfect fit for you. The client is offering a competitive salary in the region of £45,000 - £50,000 (depending on experience), along with a bonus, company pension, generous holiday entitlement, and other benefits. For more information, please send your CV to Wayne Young at Young's Employment Services Ltd. YES is operating as both a recruitment Agency and Recruitment Business.
Automation Tester Exeter, Devon | Hybrid | £DOE + Excellent Benefits Our client, a well-established and respected market leader in their industry, is seeking to hire an Automation Tester on a permanent basis within their team. The right candidate will have experience in designing, developing and maintaining automated test frameworks, with a focus on reducing manual testing, improving and integrating automation tests in to the Pipelines for rapid and reliable releases. Key responsibilities: Design, develop and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous quality assurance Collaborate with developers, QA analyst and product teams to define test strategies Analyse test results, identify defects and work with teams to resolve issues Ensure scalability and maintainability of automated solutions Contribute to improving overall testing processes and standards Skills, Experience and Qualifications: Proficient in automation tools such as Playwright (preferred), Cypress or equivalent Strong experience with TypeScript (preferred) or JavaScript Familiarity with Azure DevOps or equivalent ticket management tools Experience with CI/CD integration on any platform API testing experience Ideally knowledge of C#, SQL (Server), Linuxs environments Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field Certifications such as ISTQB or equivalent Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website
29/10/2025
Full time
Automation Tester Exeter, Devon | Hybrid | £DOE + Excellent Benefits Our client, a well-established and respected market leader in their industry, is seeking to hire an Automation Tester on a permanent basis within their team. The right candidate will have experience in designing, developing and maintaining automated test frameworks, with a focus on reducing manual testing, improving and integrating automation tests in to the Pipelines for rapid and reliable releases. Key responsibilities: Design, develop and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous quality assurance Collaborate with developers, QA analyst and product teams to define test strategies Analyse test results, identify defects and work with teams to resolve issues Ensure scalability and maintainability of automated solutions Contribute to improving overall testing processes and standards Skills, Experience and Qualifications: Proficient in automation tools such as Playwright (preferred), Cypress or equivalent Strong experience with TypeScript (preferred) or JavaScript Familiarity with Azure DevOps or equivalent ticket management tools Experience with CI/CD integration on any platform API testing experience Ideally knowledge of C#, SQL (Server), Linuxs environments Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field Certifications such as ISTQB or equivalent Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website
We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Automation Tester with Python and Pytest experience to join our fantastic fintech client, largely remote with get togethers once a month in central London! This Automation Tester will be Back End-focused, testing the Server Side components, ensuring that the database (SQL), APIs, and business logic function correctly and efficiently. You will be expected to have: Backend Automation testing skills with Python and Pytest. Solid SQL skills and experience with relational databases. Solid experience in automation testing using tools such as Selenium, Java, PHP, Go, or similar technologies. Experience with Postman, SOAP UI, and Cucumber. Batch processing experience. Financial services/fintech experience. If you're passionate about testing, automation, and continuous learning, we would love to hear from you!
07/10/2025
Full time
We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Automation Tester with Python and Pytest experience to join our fantastic fintech client, largely remote with get togethers once a month in central London! This Automation Tester will be Back End-focused, testing the Server Side components, ensuring that the database (SQL), APIs, and business logic function correctly and efficiently. You will be expected to have: Backend Automation testing skills with Python and Pytest. Solid SQL skills and experience with relational databases. Solid experience in automation testing using tools such as Selenium, Java, PHP, Go, or similar technologies. Experience with Postman, SOAP UI, and Cucumber. Batch processing experience. Financial services/fintech experience. If you're passionate about testing, automation, and continuous learning, we would love to hear from you!
Opus Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
I am working with a consultancy feeding into a Medical end client. Inside IR35 contract 2 x a week in Cambridge Around £400 per day Required Skills & Experience: 8+ years of experience into QA Proven experience as a Test Engineer/QA Engineer in a similar role with strong experience to AI/ML projects. Strong programming skills in Python (pytest, unittest, or other test frameworks). Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn. Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and CI/CD pipelines. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to communicate technical issues clearly. Key Responsibilities: Design and implement test plans for AI/ML applications, APIs, and pipelines. Validate machine learning models, ensuring accuracy, fairness, and robustness. Develop automated testing frameworks for data pipelines, model training, and inference. Perform functional, integration, regression, and performance testing on AI systems. Work closely with Data Scientists and AI Engineers to identify and resolve issues.
06/10/2025
Contractor
I am working with a consultancy feeding into a Medical end client. Inside IR35 contract 2 x a week in Cambridge Around £400 per day Required Skills & Experience: 8+ years of experience into QA Proven experience as a Test Engineer/QA Engineer in a similar role with strong experience to AI/ML projects. Strong programming skills in Python (pytest, unittest, or other test frameworks). Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn. Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and CI/CD pipelines. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to communicate technical issues clearly. Key Responsibilities: Design and implement test plans for AI/ML applications, APIs, and pipelines. Validate machine learning models, ensuring accuracy, fairness, and robustness. Develop automated testing frameworks for data pipelines, model training, and inference. Perform functional, integration, regression, and performance testing on AI systems. Work closely with Data Scientists and AI Engineers to identify and resolve issues.
Walter Everett is a niche technical recruitment consultancy . We are currently partnering with a global consultancy to search for an Senior Automation Tester. They are looking for a natural leader and expert with Java based automation frameworks. As well as defining strategies and mentoring, you will be very hands on with contract testing. They use Pact for API testing but Gatling etc is also ok. The role is based in London and requires someone with SC clearance, or eligible. Senior Automation Tester (SC Cleared). Please Note: Due to project requirements, candidates with active SC clearance are preferred. If your clearance has lapsed or you are eligible to undergo SC clearance (which typically requires 5 years of continuous UK residency and the right to work in the UK, such as British citizenship, ILR, or other eligible status), we still encourage you to apply. Full Time - Mainly remote ( occasional visit to the London office) Detailed Spec: Our client is a global service provider that excels in delivering innovative technology and consulting solutions to a diverse and impressive international client base.They are seeking a Senior QA Automation Engineer with experience in BDD, Automation Testing, Agile (Scrum), and scripting to join their Tech team. You must be able to code in Java! What you'll be doing: This role includes, but is not limited to: Collaborating with and leading the team, working with the product team to define acceptance criteria and testing DOD for each story. Helping to build the test strategy and framework Pairing with developers to define and review the required tests, addressing all product delivery features and functions at the unit and component layers. Conducting exploratory testing at all levels. Defining tests throughout product delivery into live environments. Automating tests where necessary. Working with developers to design and test stubs. Ensuring the team defines tests to validate NFRs (Non-Functional Requirements) at appropriate levels. Maintaining traceability throughout the product lifecycle. Providing regular updates on test progress and quality metrics in a format consumable by stakeholders. Raising the profile of quality across the product lifecycle. Contributing to Agile teams by designing and building automated tests to ensure effective test coverage. Providing test assurance for user stories based on acceptance test criteria in a test-first environment. Working closely with Software Engineers to meet requirements and contribute to agile delivery. Participating in estimation activities and identifying opportunities to maximise testing benefits within the team. Assuring team retrospectives and planning sessions, ensuring adherence to test best practices, continual improvement, and standards. What experience you'll bring: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience in Agile delivery teams using TDD (Test-Driven Development) with Java. Ideally some experience with Springboot and dependency injection Ability to work autonomously. Experience with PACT frameworks for Consumer Contract testing is desirable. Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and their importance in the Automation Testing process. Exposure to command line and scripting languages for at least one OS (Windows or Linux). Good coding skills (SOLID, DI, Design Patterns, etc.). Ability to unit test the frameworks you build. Qualifications and experience required: A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. Expertise in API testing using Postman. Proficiency in Cypress and Docker for containerised testing. Proven track record of using Gitlab for test automation storage. Strong foundation in TDD using Junit. Familiarity with SonarQube, Jenkins, Splunk, Gatling, Serenity, Cucumber, Selenium, Wiremock, Hamcrest, AWS Cloudwatch, Jira, and Confluence. Nice to have: - Experience with mocks and stubs. - Advanced knowledge of DevOps and Agile Development. - Ability to lead projects and design test strategies. At Walter Everett and our clients, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment . We recognise that diversity enhances our collective strength and improves our ability to meet the needs of those we serve. We value the unique perspectives and experiences each individual brings to our teams. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the process, please feel free to get in touch with us. We are dedicated to ensuring that everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive.
03/10/2025
Full time
Walter Everett is a niche technical recruitment consultancy . We are currently partnering with a global consultancy to search for an Senior Automation Tester. They are looking for a natural leader and expert with Java based automation frameworks. As well as defining strategies and mentoring, you will be very hands on with contract testing. They use Pact for API testing but Gatling etc is also ok. The role is based in London and requires someone with SC clearance, or eligible. Senior Automation Tester (SC Cleared). Please Note: Due to project requirements, candidates with active SC clearance are preferred. If your clearance has lapsed or you are eligible to undergo SC clearance (which typically requires 5 years of continuous UK residency and the right to work in the UK, such as British citizenship, ILR, or other eligible status), we still encourage you to apply. Full Time - Mainly remote ( occasional visit to the London office) Detailed Spec: Our client is a global service provider that excels in delivering innovative technology and consulting solutions to a diverse and impressive international client base.They are seeking a Senior QA Automation Engineer with experience in BDD, Automation Testing, Agile (Scrum), and scripting to join their Tech team. You must be able to code in Java! What you'll be doing: This role includes, but is not limited to: Collaborating with and leading the team, working with the product team to define acceptance criteria and testing DOD for each story. Helping to build the test strategy and framework Pairing with developers to define and review the required tests, addressing all product delivery features and functions at the unit and component layers. Conducting exploratory testing at all levels. Defining tests throughout product delivery into live environments. Automating tests where necessary. Working with developers to design and test stubs. Ensuring the team defines tests to validate NFRs (Non-Functional Requirements) at appropriate levels. Maintaining traceability throughout the product lifecycle. Providing regular updates on test progress and quality metrics in a format consumable by stakeholders. Raising the profile of quality across the product lifecycle. Contributing to Agile teams by designing and building automated tests to ensure effective test coverage. Providing test assurance for user stories based on acceptance test criteria in a test-first environment. Working closely with Software Engineers to meet requirements and contribute to agile delivery. Participating in estimation activities and identifying opportunities to maximise testing benefits within the team. Assuring team retrospectives and planning sessions, ensuring adherence to test best practices, continual improvement, and standards. What experience you'll bring: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience in Agile delivery teams using TDD (Test-Driven Development) with Java. Ideally some experience with Springboot and dependency injection Ability to work autonomously. Experience with PACT frameworks for Consumer Contract testing is desirable. Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and their importance in the Automation Testing process. Exposure to command line and scripting languages for at least one OS (Windows or Linux). Good coding skills (SOLID, DI, Design Patterns, etc.). Ability to unit test the frameworks you build. Qualifications and experience required: A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. Expertise in API testing using Postman. Proficiency in Cypress and Docker for containerised testing. Proven track record of using Gitlab for test automation storage. Strong foundation in TDD using Junit. Familiarity with SonarQube, Jenkins, Splunk, Gatling, Serenity, Cucumber, Selenium, Wiremock, Hamcrest, AWS Cloudwatch, Jira, and Confluence. Nice to have: - Experience with mocks and stubs. - Advanced knowledge of DevOps and Agile Development. - Ability to lead projects and design test strategies. At Walter Everett and our clients, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment . We recognise that diversity enhances our collective strength and improves our ability to meet the needs of those we serve. We value the unique perspectives and experiences each individual brings to our teams. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the process, please feel free to get in touch with us. We are dedicated to ensuring that everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive.
Salesforce Developer Rate - Up to £550 per day overall assignment rate to umbrella Location - London (ADHOC onsite)Duration - 6 months. MUST BE SC ELIGIBLE About the Role As a Senior Salesforce Developer, you'll lead the design, development, and deployment of enterprise-level Salesforce solutions. Collaborating closely with functional consultants, business analysts, and QA testers, you will translate business needs into secure, high-quality Salesforce applications. You'll also support the team with technical leadership and uphold best practices throughout the software development life-cycle. Key Responsibilities Design and build secure, scalable solutions using Apex , Lightning Web Components (LWC) , and advanced Screen Flows . Implement complex access control models , including restrictive OWDs, sharing rules, and permission sets. Develop and maintain critical REST API integrations , including secure connections via Salesforce Private Connect . Configure Salesforce Shield , leveraging Real-Time Event Monitoring to integrate with tools like Splunk SIEM . Translate business and architectural requirements into well-documented, production-grade code. Mentor junior developers, perform code reviews, and promote engineering best practices. Actively contribute to Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning and reviews. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Senior Salesforce Developer in a complex, enterprise environment. Strong proficiency in Apex (triggers, classes, asynchronous processing). Deep experience with Lightning Web Components (LWC) . Expertise in Salesforce Service Cloud , including Case Management, Knowledge, and Messaging for In-App/Web (MIAW) . Demonstrated ability to implement and manage Salesforce Shield and robust data security models. Solid understanding of Salesforce integration patterns and consuming external REST APIs. Experience working in Agile delivery teams (Scrum/Kanban). Desirable Skills Knowledge of Salesforce Public Sector Solution (PSS) . Experience with Salesforce Private Connect and secure network configurations. Familiarity with SIEM tools like Splunk for event monitoring and security logging. Relevant Salesforce Certifications (e.g. Platform Developer II, Service Cloud Consultant, Security & Privacy Accredited Professional). Experience delivering secure solutions for UK government or public sector projects . 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.
02/10/2025
Full time
Salesforce Developer Rate - Up to £550 per day overall assignment rate to umbrella Location - London (ADHOC onsite)Duration - 6 months. MUST BE SC ELIGIBLE About the Role As a Senior Salesforce Developer, you'll lead the design, development, and deployment of enterprise-level Salesforce solutions. Collaborating closely with functional consultants, business analysts, and QA testers, you will translate business needs into secure, high-quality Salesforce applications. You'll also support the team with technical leadership and uphold best practices throughout the software development life-cycle. Key Responsibilities Design and build secure, scalable solutions using Apex , Lightning Web Components (LWC) , and advanced Screen Flows . Implement complex access control models , including restrictive OWDs, sharing rules, and permission sets. Develop and maintain critical REST API integrations , including secure connections via Salesforce Private Connect . Configure Salesforce Shield , leveraging Real-Time Event Monitoring to integrate with tools like Splunk SIEM . Translate business and architectural requirements into well-documented, production-grade code. Mentor junior developers, perform code reviews, and promote engineering best practices. Actively contribute to Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning and reviews. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Senior Salesforce Developer in a complex, enterprise environment. Strong proficiency in Apex (triggers, classes, asynchronous processing). Deep experience with Lightning Web Components (LWC) . Expertise in Salesforce Service Cloud , including Case Management, Knowledge, and Messaging for In-App/Web (MIAW) . Demonstrated ability to implement and manage Salesforce Shield and robust data security models. Solid understanding of Salesforce integration patterns and consuming external REST APIs. Experience working in Agile delivery teams (Scrum/Kanban). Desirable Skills Knowledge of Salesforce Public Sector Solution (PSS) . Experience with Salesforce Private Connect and secure network configurations. Familiarity with SIEM tools like Splunk for event monitoring and security logging. Relevant Salesforce Certifications (e.g. Platform Developer II, Service Cloud Consultant, Security & Privacy Accredited Professional). Experience delivering secure solutions for UK government or public sector projects . 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.
QA Engineer - (Manual) - Nottingham - £40,000 - £50,000 The Role A niche and industry leading software house are looking for a talented QA engineer to join their wider technical team. You will be working on both internal and external systems on their web-based products, contributing to the dedication to continuously improving. The role will involve collaborating with other QAs, developers, product owners and much more. This role will involve application performance testing, identifying security risks, writing test scripts and working closely various stakeholders. You will be focusing on Manual testing however in the future there will be the opportunity to work on Automation testing. Role Requirements Minimum 5 years' experience in Manual Testing within a software focused and agile environment C# / Selenium / RestSharp / NUnit JIRA / Confluence Desirables: Swagger, DynamoDB, AWS Visual Studio and C# The Company This company continue to grow from strength to strength, working with clients all over the globe, offering a range of cloud-based solutions. They have a supportive and collaborative approach, encouraging collaboration across the board. Utilising the latest tools and technologies to get the best out of their technical staff. The range of projects being worked on keeps the work fresh so you will never be sat twiddling your thumbs! The salary for this role is £40,000 - £50,000 and offer flexible working hours as well as hybrid working options (2 days a week in office). They also offer a great benefits package including 25 days holiday which increases after time of service, free access to pluralsight and other courses, private health care and lots more. Apply Now If you are a personable and talented QA Tester looking to join an exciting, software focused company then this is the opportunity for you! Interviews can be scheduled quickly so to register your interest, please click apply now to send your CV! QA Engineer - (Manual) - Nottingham - £40,000 - £50,000 Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.
01/09/2025
Full time
QA Engineer - (Manual) - Nottingham - £40,000 - £50,000 The Role A niche and industry leading software house are looking for a talented QA engineer to join their wider technical team. You will be working on both internal and external systems on their web-based products, contributing to the dedication to continuously improving. The role will involve collaborating with other QAs, developers, product owners and much more. This role will involve application performance testing, identifying security risks, writing test scripts and working closely various stakeholders. You will be focusing on Manual testing however in the future there will be the opportunity to work on Automation testing. Role Requirements Minimum 5 years' experience in Manual Testing within a software focused and agile environment C# / Selenium / RestSharp / NUnit JIRA / Confluence Desirables: Swagger, DynamoDB, AWS Visual Studio and C# The Company This company continue to grow from strength to strength, working with clients all over the globe, offering a range of cloud-based solutions. They have a supportive and collaborative approach, encouraging collaboration across the board. Utilising the latest tools and technologies to get the best out of their technical staff. The range of projects being worked on keeps the work fresh so you will never be sat twiddling your thumbs! The salary for this role is £40,000 - £50,000 and offer flexible working hours as well as hybrid working options (2 days a week in office). They also offer a great benefits package including 25 days holiday which increases after time of service, free access to pluralsight and other courses, private health care and lots more. Apply Now If you are a personable and talented QA Tester looking to join an exciting, software focused company then this is the opportunity for you! Interviews can be scheduled quickly so to register your interest, please click apply now to send your CV! QA Engineer - (Manual) - Nottingham - £40,000 - £50,000 Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.
Test Engineer Test Engineer- UK's Leading Software House Company Hybrid - Aberdeen (Tech stack: Test Engineer, Automation, Manual, Exploratory, API, Selenium Web driver, ISEB, ISTQB, QA Analyst, Tester, Quality Assurance, Test Engineer) Our client is a small yet rapidly growing software house company that has recently been ranked amongst the top 50 companies in The Sunday Times Tech Track 100 as one of the fastest growing privately owned technology companies. We are seeking a Test Engineer to aid the QA process to support their aspiring development projects by delivering products to the highest standard. The position primarily involves application testing, including end-to-end feature and regression testing. We are seeking an individual who can contribute to manual testing, actively moving forward into automated testing and improving test processes. As part of a cross functional IT team, you may be required to help with 2nd line support tasks such SQL reporting. The testing duties will encompass 90% of your responsibilities with 10% being required to support utilising SQL skills for reports, this focus on testing shall increase when developer support can automate self-serving reports. Test Engineer applicants should be experienced in some or all the following (full training will be provided to fill any gaps in your skill set): Automation testing, Manual testing, coding, exploratory testing, manual API testing, Front and back end testing, Azure, Devops, Selenium Web driver, Java, SQL, Visual Studio IDE, source control tools, TFS, Git, HTML, CSS, DOM, DevOps, Agile, Scrum and Kanban. Their benefits include the following: Annual bonus up to 10% of base salary 7.5% pension contribution by the company Private medical Gym membership 25 days annual leave Birthdays off Monthly staff outings Development and training programs Cycle scheme Once a month in office Our client is building a company people love. A company that will stand the test of time. So they invest in their people, and optimize for your long term happiness. If you would like to explore the possibility of joining their family please apply without delay. Location: Hybrid - Aberdeen Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 + Bonus + Pension + Benefits NOIRUKTECHREC NOIRUKREC
19/08/2023
Full time
Test Engineer Test Engineer- UK's Leading Software House Company Hybrid - Aberdeen (Tech stack: Test Engineer, Automation, Manual, Exploratory, API, Selenium Web driver, ISEB, ISTQB, QA Analyst, Tester, Quality Assurance, Test Engineer) Our client is a small yet rapidly growing software house company that has recently been ranked amongst the top 50 companies in The Sunday Times Tech Track 100 as one of the fastest growing privately owned technology companies. We are seeking a Test Engineer to aid the QA process to support their aspiring development projects by delivering products to the highest standard. The position primarily involves application testing, including end-to-end feature and regression testing. We are seeking an individual who can contribute to manual testing, actively moving forward into automated testing and improving test processes. As part of a cross functional IT team, you may be required to help with 2nd line support tasks such SQL reporting. The testing duties will encompass 90% of your responsibilities with 10% being required to support utilising SQL skills for reports, this focus on testing shall increase when developer support can automate self-serving reports. Test Engineer applicants should be experienced in some or all the following (full training will be provided to fill any gaps in your skill set): Automation testing, Manual testing, coding, exploratory testing, manual API testing, Front and back end testing, Azure, Devops, Selenium Web driver, Java, SQL, Visual Studio IDE, source control tools, TFS, Git, HTML, CSS, DOM, DevOps, Agile, Scrum and Kanban. Their benefits include the following: Annual bonus up to 10% of base salary 7.5% pension contribution by the company Private medical Gym membership 25 days annual leave Birthdays off Monthly staff outings Development and training programs Cycle scheme Once a month in office Our client is building a company people love. A company that will stand the test of time. So they invest in their people, and optimize for your long term happiness. If you would like to explore the possibility of joining their family please apply without delay. Location: Hybrid - Aberdeen Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 + Bonus + Pension + Benefits NOIRUKTECHREC NOIRUKREC
C# Developer - WPF Internationally recognised and awarding winning SaaS R&D team have an exciting opportunity for a .NET Developer . We are looking for a tech driven, proactive, highly motivated collaborative .NET Develloper who has a proven track-record of delivering technical software solutions. Background must be software development as you need to be familiar with object-oriented development, QA principles, test automation and deployment techniques. Core tech environment includes a predominately Microsoft stack, C#, WPF, .NET Core, SQL Server, Azure , C# , TFS, Git, React, Docker, Kubernetes, Puppet, AWS, big on SOLID , Agile , TDD . You will be working very closely with other software developers, PM's and Testers to develop and deliver an innovative cutting edge software platform. The day to day role will cover all aspects of the software development lifecycle, including recruitment of software engineers, requirement gathering, refactoring software architecture, whilst developing new software components. Excellent salary available, capped with no ceiling for progression and career development, self-improvement and offsite training is encouraged. NOIRUKNETREC NOIRUKREC
19/08/2023
Full time
C# Developer - WPF Internationally recognised and awarding winning SaaS R&D team have an exciting opportunity for a .NET Developer . We are looking for a tech driven, proactive, highly motivated collaborative .NET Develloper who has a proven track-record of delivering technical software solutions. Background must be software development as you need to be familiar with object-oriented development, QA principles, test automation and deployment techniques. Core tech environment includes a predominately Microsoft stack, C#, WPF, .NET Core, SQL Server, Azure , C# , TFS, Git, React, Docker, Kubernetes, Puppet, AWS, big on SOLID , Agile , TDD . You will be working very closely with other software developers, PM's and Testers to develop and deliver an innovative cutting edge software platform. The day to day role will cover all aspects of the software development lifecycle, including recruitment of software engineers, requirement gathering, refactoring software architecture, whilst developing new software components. Excellent salary available, capped with no ceiling for progression and career development, self-improvement and offsite training is encouraged. NOIRUKNETREC NOIRUKREC
Lead Java Developer - SC Cleared Remote, United Kingdom - Salary DOE PERMANENT POSITION MUST BE SECURITY CLEARED At Amber Labs, we are a cutting-edge UK and European technology consultancy that prioritises empowering autonomy, promoting experimentation, and facilitating rapid learning to provide exceptional value to our clients. Our company culture is centred around collaboration, where all colleagues, regardless of their role, work together to minimise risk and shorten delivery times. Our team consists of highly-skilled cross-functional consultants, analysts, and support staff. Our clients have the opportunity to earn R&D credits that can be used towards our areas of expertise: Data, Governance, and Cloud Engineering, allowing us to drive customer-focused innovation. Our work extends across both the public and private sectors, providing our colleagues with a diverse and interesting landscape of experience. Amber Labs was founded on three key principles: 1. A people-first internal culture, with diverse investments and exciting opportunities for our team, and a partnership structure that ensures everyone has a chance to share in the success of the company. 2. Constant iteration to identify opportunities to develop artifacts, accelerators, and automation solutions that allow for rapid deployment of highly technical cloud or on-premises solutions for our clients. 3. Consistent investment in our ADM (Amber Labs Delivery Methodology, underpinned by Agile Methodology) to ensure maximum velocity, quality, and value. With demand for our services at an all-time high and continuous growth in our market sectors, we are embarking on a major recruitment drive. We are eager to recruit a talented QA Tester to join our Digital Practice and one of our project delivery teams. The role: You will be developing and delivering some of the most innovative software solutions available for our clients. This will include development of both client and Server Side software following recognised standards and patterns. With a demonstrable agile mind-set and approach, you'll have ample opportunity to illustrate your love of development and passion for technology. Core responsibilities of the position: Development and unit testing, implementation of complex multi-tier applications. Provide technical support for the transition of applications into live service Ensure that functional and non-functional requirements are implemented. Ensure that projects are delivered on time and on budget Enhancing existing applications to meet changes and requirements. Meeting with the development team to discuss Back End interface ideas and applications. Reviewing application requirements and interface designs. Creating OpenAPI contracts for the developed API services. Developing and implementing highly scalable and resilient Back End interface components using Java and Spring stack. Writing application programming interface codes using Java & Spring that will leverage cloud services such as GKE, Cloud Logging, Cloud Monitoring (Prometheus), Pub/Sub (&Kafka), Redis, SQL, NoSQL (mostly Google Cloud Platform). Troubleshooting interface software and debugging application codes. Developing and implementing Back End architecture to support business requirements. Monitoring and improving Back End performance. Documenting application changes and developing updates. Essential Skills Experience of Scrum and Jira required. Java Back End development IntelliJ Experience creating or extending automation frameworks using Java/Maven/Junit/Cucumber-JVM/Selenium Webdriver Experience of using development design patterns within test automation (more than just Page Object/Page Factory frameworks designs) Understanding of core REST API testing concepts such as HTTP methods, headers, and status/response codes. Desirable Skills Excellent knowledge of Java and core open-source technologies and frameworks; experience of building scalable, resilient applications Experience of the core XP practices of Test-driven development, Pair Programming, and Continuous Integration Demonstrable experience in one or more technology stacks, eg, Spring (eg Core, MVC, Data, Boot/Cloud), Integration Technologies (Spring Integration, Apache Camel, REST, Messaging) Experience of working in collaborative teams and working in an agile manner in a commercial environment Experience in leading development teams, would be advantageous but not essential as we have a range of roles available Benefits: Join a rapidly expanding startup where personal growth is a part of our DNA. Benefit from a flexible work environment focused on deliverable outcomes. Receive private medical insurance through Aviva. Enjoy the benefits of a company pension plan through Nest. 25 days of annual leave plus UK bank holidays. Access Perkbox, a global employee rewards platform offering discounts, perks, and wellness resources. Participate in a generous employee referral program. A highly collaborative and collegial environment with opportunities for career advancement. Be encouraged to take bold steps and embrace a mindset of experimentation. Choose your preferred device, PC or Mac. Diversity & Inclusion: Here at Amber Labs, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace for all. Our commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion includes: Valuing the unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of all employees and creating an environment where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and valued. Prohibiting all forms of harassment, bullying, discrimination, and victimisation and promoting a culture of dignity and respect for all. Educating all new hires on our Diversity and Inclusion policies and ensuring they are aware of their rights and responsibilities to create a safe and inclusive workplace. By taking these steps, we are dedicated to building a workplace that reflects and celebrates the diversity of our employees and communities. This role at Amber Labs is a permanent position, and all employees are required to meet the SC clearance requirements. Please be advised that, at this time, we are unable to consider candidates who require sponsorship or hold a visa of any type.
14/08/2023
Full time
Lead Java Developer - SC Cleared Remote, United Kingdom - Salary DOE PERMANENT POSITION MUST BE SECURITY CLEARED At Amber Labs, we are a cutting-edge UK and European technology consultancy that prioritises empowering autonomy, promoting experimentation, and facilitating rapid learning to provide exceptional value to our clients. Our company culture is centred around collaboration, where all colleagues, regardless of their role, work together to minimise risk and shorten delivery times. Our team consists of highly-skilled cross-functional consultants, analysts, and support staff. Our clients have the opportunity to earn R&D credits that can be used towards our areas of expertise: Data, Governance, and Cloud Engineering, allowing us to drive customer-focused innovation. Our work extends across both the public and private sectors, providing our colleagues with a diverse and interesting landscape of experience. Amber Labs was founded on three key principles: 1. A people-first internal culture, with diverse investments and exciting opportunities for our team, and a partnership structure that ensures everyone has a chance to share in the success of the company. 2. Constant iteration to identify opportunities to develop artifacts, accelerators, and automation solutions that allow for rapid deployment of highly technical cloud or on-premises solutions for our clients. 3. Consistent investment in our ADM (Amber Labs Delivery Methodology, underpinned by Agile Methodology) to ensure maximum velocity, quality, and value. With demand for our services at an all-time high and continuous growth in our market sectors, we are embarking on a major recruitment drive. We are eager to recruit a talented QA Tester to join our Digital Practice and one of our project delivery teams. The role: You will be developing and delivering some of the most innovative software solutions available for our clients. This will include development of both client and Server Side software following recognised standards and patterns. With a demonstrable agile mind-set and approach, you'll have ample opportunity to illustrate your love of development and passion for technology. Core responsibilities of the position: Development and unit testing, implementation of complex multi-tier applications. Provide technical support for the transition of applications into live service Ensure that functional and non-functional requirements are implemented. Ensure that projects are delivered on time and on budget Enhancing existing applications to meet changes and requirements. Meeting with the development team to discuss Back End interface ideas and applications. Reviewing application requirements and interface designs. Creating OpenAPI contracts for the developed API services. Developing and implementing highly scalable and resilient Back End interface components using Java and Spring stack. Writing application programming interface codes using Java & Spring that will leverage cloud services such as GKE, Cloud Logging, Cloud Monitoring (Prometheus), Pub/Sub (&Kafka), Redis, SQL, NoSQL (mostly Google Cloud Platform). Troubleshooting interface software and debugging application codes. Developing and implementing Back End architecture to support business requirements. Monitoring and improving Back End performance. Documenting application changes and developing updates. Essential Skills Experience of Scrum and Jira required. Java Back End development IntelliJ Experience creating or extending automation frameworks using Java/Maven/Junit/Cucumber-JVM/Selenium Webdriver Experience of using development design patterns within test automation (more than just Page Object/Page Factory frameworks designs) Understanding of core REST API testing concepts such as HTTP methods, headers, and status/response codes. Desirable Skills Excellent knowledge of Java and core open-source technologies and frameworks; experience of building scalable, resilient applications Experience of the core XP practices of Test-driven development, Pair Programming, and Continuous Integration Demonstrable experience in one or more technology stacks, eg, Spring (eg Core, MVC, Data, Boot/Cloud), Integration Technologies (Spring Integration, Apache Camel, REST, Messaging) Experience of working in collaborative teams and working in an agile manner in a commercial environment Experience in leading development teams, would be advantageous but not essential as we have a range of roles available Benefits: Join a rapidly expanding startup where personal growth is a part of our DNA. Benefit from a flexible work environment focused on deliverable outcomes. Receive private medical insurance through Aviva. Enjoy the benefits of a company pension plan through Nest. 25 days of annual leave plus UK bank holidays. Access Perkbox, a global employee rewards platform offering discounts, perks, and wellness resources. Participate in a generous employee referral program. A highly collaborative and collegial environment with opportunities for career advancement. Be encouraged to take bold steps and embrace a mindset of experimentation. Choose your preferred device, PC or Mac. Diversity & Inclusion: Here at Amber Labs, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace for all. Our commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion includes: Valuing the unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of all employees and creating an environment where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and valued. Prohibiting all forms of harassment, bullying, discrimination, and victimisation and promoting a culture of dignity and respect for all. Educating all new hires on our Diversity and Inclusion policies and ensuring they are aware of their rights and responsibilities to create a safe and inclusive workplace. By taking these steps, we are dedicated to building a workplace that reflects and celebrates the diversity of our employees and communities. This role at Amber Labs is a permanent position, and all employees are required to meet the SC clearance requirements. Please be advised that, at this time, we are unable to consider candidates who require sponsorship or hold a visa of any type.
QA Engineer QA Engineer - Global Foreign Exchange Company - Coventry- Hybrid (Tech stack: QA Engineer, Automation, C#, Finance, Fintech, Banking, API Testing, Automated, Azure, Exploratory, API, Selenium Web driver, ISEB, ISTQB, QA Analyst, Tester, Quality Assurance, Test Engineer, Test Analyst, QA Engineer) Our client has been dominating the foreign exchange market since 1984, they have been helping businesses and individuals across the globe to get their money where it needs to be. My client has various methods of payments needs such as business payment solutions, personal payments abroad (for example buying a property), travel money at airports, and supporting the global supply chain of wholesale banknotes. My client is looking for an experienced QA Engineer to help support QA Team within IT Development by undertaking functional and non-functional testing activities. The role will involve Quality Assurance and Testing on a range of software delivery streams, including web, desktop and mobile applications over cross-browser/devices, Azure cloud platforms, and back-end functionality, including API, which entails technical problem-solving. The QA Engineer will play a vital role in the analysis, planning, execution, and reporting of progress of their activities to their workstream Leads, including QA peers. Communication, diligence, test methodology know-how, and attention to detail are essential attributes and the QA influence within the Scrum team. As a QA Engineer you'll be within a new development team that is focused on delivering world-class technical solutions. The ideal candidate will be an experienced tester looking for a new challenge and who is enthusiastic about using technology to accelerate change within the industry. The successful candidate should also have a level of coding that will enable them to execute repeatable tests in an efficient and automated way. QA Engineer applicants should be experienced in some or all of the following (full training will be provided to fill any gaps in your skill set): Automation, C#, Finance, Fintech, Banking, Cypress, Selenium Web driver, Azure, SQL, Visual Studio IDE, source control tools, TFS, Git, HTML, CSS, DOM, DevOps, Agile, Scrum and Kanban. Their benefits include the following: Bupa medial healthcare (family plan included). Bonus Unlimited holiday allowance. Company pension Training allowance Staff Outings Snack filled Kitchen Awesome work environment at a company with a huge vision. Killer modern office and games room! Gym membership Location: Coventry / Hybrid Working Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 + Bonus + Pension + Benefits NOIRUKTECHREC NOIRUKREC
13/08/2023
Full time
QA Engineer QA Engineer - Global Foreign Exchange Company - Coventry- Hybrid (Tech stack: QA Engineer, Automation, C#, Finance, Fintech, Banking, API Testing, Automated, Azure, Exploratory, API, Selenium Web driver, ISEB, ISTQB, QA Analyst, Tester, Quality Assurance, Test Engineer, Test Analyst, QA Engineer) Our client has been dominating the foreign exchange market since 1984, they have been helping businesses and individuals across the globe to get their money where it needs to be. My client has various methods of payments needs such as business payment solutions, personal payments abroad (for example buying a property), travel money at airports, and supporting the global supply chain of wholesale banknotes. My client is looking for an experienced QA Engineer to help support QA Team within IT Development by undertaking functional and non-functional testing activities. The role will involve Quality Assurance and Testing on a range of software delivery streams, including web, desktop and mobile applications over cross-browser/devices, Azure cloud platforms, and back-end functionality, including API, which entails technical problem-solving. The QA Engineer will play a vital role in the analysis, planning, execution, and reporting of progress of their activities to their workstream Leads, including QA peers. Communication, diligence, test methodology know-how, and attention to detail are essential attributes and the QA influence within the Scrum team. As a QA Engineer you'll be within a new development team that is focused on delivering world-class technical solutions. The ideal candidate will be an experienced tester looking for a new challenge and who is enthusiastic about using technology to accelerate change within the industry. The successful candidate should also have a level of coding that will enable them to execute repeatable tests in an efficient and automated way. QA Engineer applicants should be experienced in some or all of the following (full training will be provided to fill any gaps in your skill set): Automation, C#, Finance, Fintech, Banking, Cypress, Selenium Web driver, Azure, SQL, Visual Studio IDE, source control tools, TFS, Git, HTML, CSS, DOM, DevOps, Agile, Scrum and Kanban. Their benefits include the following: Bupa medial healthcare (family plan included). Bonus Unlimited holiday allowance. Company pension Training allowance Staff Outings Snack filled Kitchen Awesome work environment at a company with a huge vision. Killer modern office and games room! Gym membership Location: Coventry / Hybrid Working Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 + Bonus + Pension + Benefits NOIRUKTECHREC NOIRUKREC
