Pay up to £78,205, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. As a Senior Test Engineer you'll join DWP Digital's Universal Credit & Working Age team - the people who design, build and run services relied on by over 5 million claimants and 30,000 colleagues. You'll set the direction for automated testing across teams so we can ship secure, stable and accessible services at pace and with confidence. This role blends deep technical knowledge with coaching and leadership. You'll be guiding Test Engineers across squads, championing great engineering practice and fostering a supportive, collaborative culture. You'll define automation strategies, build test frameworks for APIs and UIs, embed quality through CI/CD and help teams take a smart, risk based approach that focuses effort where it matters most. This is a high impact role where your judgement and technical leadership will directly improve outcomes for people across the country. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? You're confident using Java to build, extend and maintain automated tests. You've built and looked after API test automation (for example with Rest Assured or similar) and know how to validate contracts and edge cases. UI testing. You've created reliable UI test automation (for example with Selenium, Playwright or Cypress) and understand how to keep it stable and fast. You work with CI/CD. Using tools like GitLab CI or Jenkins to run tests in pipelines and keep quality visible for the team. You've enabled performance (e.g. k6, Gatling, JMeter), security, compatibility and accessibility testing so services are robust for real users. Experience with multiple test automation frameworks and know how to choose the right approach for the problem. You and your role As our Senior Test Engineer you will be the technical voice for testing across several agile delivery teams working on Universal Credit and Working Age services. You'll set clear testing strategies, standardise patterns and help teams design for testability from the start so we catch issues early and release value quickly. You'll build and evolve automation across the stack, which includes: Designing API and UI frameworks that are fast, maintainable and aligned with engineering standards. Embedding tests in CI/CD so quality gates run early and often. Using a risk based approach to focus testing where it reduces uncertainty the most. Ensuring accessibility, security, stability and capacity are considered throughout the lifecycle, not bolted on. Equally important is your coaching and leadership. You'll mentor Test Engineers, pair with developers, and nurture communities of practice - raising capability, sharing patterns and improving tooling together. You'll lead by influence, bring clarity to complex problems, and help teams make smart trade offs that protect live services while enabling rapid improvement. You'll thrive here if you enjoy hands on engineering, care about people and practice, and want to see your work make a measurable difference for citizens across the UK. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hub/s in Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle, whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of £57,946 to £68,205 plus up to £10,000 Digital Allowance subject to our assessment of your capability at interview Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth up to £X per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Coding test: to be completed remotely Interview: a single stage interview online, which would include executing coding problems. Click APPLY for more information and to start your application.
03/03/2026
Full time
Pay up to £78,205, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. As a Senior Test Engineer you'll join DWP Digital's Universal Credit & Working Age team - the people who design, build and run services relied on by over 5 million claimants and 30,000 colleagues. You'll set the direction for automated testing across teams so we can ship secure, stable and accessible services at pace and with confidence. This role blends deep technical knowledge with coaching and leadership. You'll be guiding Test Engineers across squads, championing great engineering practice and fostering a supportive, collaborative culture. You'll define automation strategies, build test frameworks for APIs and UIs, embed quality through CI/CD and help teams take a smart, risk based approach that focuses effort where it matters most. This is a high impact role where your judgement and technical leadership will directly improve outcomes for people across the country. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? You're confident using Java to build, extend and maintain automated tests. You've built and looked after API test automation (for example with Rest Assured or similar) and know how to validate contracts and edge cases. UI testing. You've created reliable UI test automation (for example with Selenium, Playwright or Cypress) and understand how to keep it stable and fast. You work with CI/CD. Using tools like GitLab CI or Jenkins to run tests in pipelines and keep quality visible for the team. You've enabled performance (e.g. k6, Gatling, JMeter), security, compatibility and accessibility testing so services are robust for real users. Experience with multiple test automation frameworks and know how to choose the right approach for the problem. You and your role As our Senior Test Engineer you will be the technical voice for testing across several agile delivery teams working on Universal Credit and Working Age services. You'll set clear testing strategies, standardise patterns and help teams design for testability from the start so we catch issues early and release value quickly. You'll build and evolve automation across the stack, which includes: Designing API and UI frameworks that are fast, maintainable and aligned with engineering standards. Embedding tests in CI/CD so quality gates run early and often. Using a risk based approach to focus testing where it reduces uncertainty the most. Ensuring accessibility, security, stability and capacity are considered throughout the lifecycle, not bolted on. Equally important is your coaching and leadership. You'll mentor Test Engineers, pair with developers, and nurture communities of practice - raising capability, sharing patterns and improving tooling together. You'll lead by influence, bring clarity to complex problems, and help teams make smart trade offs that protect live services while enabling rapid improvement. You'll thrive here if you enjoy hands on engineering, care about people and practice, and want to see your work make a measurable difference for citizens across the UK. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hub/s in Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle, whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of £57,946 to £68,205 plus up to £10,000 Digital Allowance subject to our assessment of your capability at interview Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth up to £X per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Coding test: to be completed remotely Interview: a single stage interview online, which would include executing coding problems. Click APPLY for more information and to start your application.
Pay up to £78,205, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. As a Senior Test Engineer you'll join DWP Digital's Universal Credit & Working Age team - the people who design, build and run services relied on by over 5 million claimants and 30,000 colleagues. You'll set the direction for automated testing across teams so we can ship secure, stable and accessible services at pace and with confidence. This role blends deep technical knowledge with coaching and leadership. You'll be guiding Test Engineers across squads, championing great engineering practice and fostering a supportive, collaborative culture. You'll define automation strategies, build test frameworks for APIs and UIs, embed quality through CI/CD and help teams take a smart, risk based approach that focuses effort where it matters most. This is a high impact role where your judgement and technical leadership will directly improve outcomes for people across the country. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? You're confident using Java to build, extend and maintain automated tests. You've built and looked after API test automation (for example with Rest Assured or similar) and know how to validate contracts and edge cases. UI testing. You've created reliable UI test automation (for example with Selenium, Playwright or Cypress) and understand how to keep it stable and fast. You work with CI/CD. Using tools like GitLab CI or Jenkins to run tests in pipelines and keep quality visible for the team. You've enabled performance (e.g. k6, Gatling, JMeter), security, compatibility and accessibility testing so services are robust for real users. Experience with multiple test automation frameworks and know how to choose the right approach for the problem. You and your role As our Senior Test Engineer you will be the technical voice for testing across several agile delivery teams working on Universal Credit and Working Age services. You'll set clear testing strategies, standardise patterns and help teams design for testability from the start so we catch issues early and release value quickly. You'll build and evolve automation across the stack, which includes: Designing API and UI frameworks that are fast, maintainable and aligned with engineering standards. Embedding tests in CI/CD so quality gates run early and often. Using a risk based approach to focus testing where it reduces uncertainty the most. Ensuring accessibility, security, stability and capacity are considered throughout the lifecycle, not bolted on. Equally important is your coaching and leadership. You'll mentor Test Engineers, pair with developers, and nurture communities of practice - raising capability, sharing patterns and improving tooling together. You'll lead by influence, bring clarity to complex problems, and help teams make smart trade offs that protect live services while enabling rapid improvement. You'll thrive here if you enjoy hands on engineering, care about people and practice, and want to see your work make a measurable difference for citizens across the UK. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hub/s in Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle, whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of £57,946 to £68,205 plus up to £10,000 Digital Allowance subject to our assessment of your capability at interview Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth up to £X per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Coding test: to be completed remotely Interview: a single stage interview online, which would include executing coding problems. Click APPLY for more information and to start your application.
03/03/2026
Full time
Pay up to £78,205, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. As a Senior Test Engineer you'll join DWP Digital's Universal Credit & Working Age team - the people who design, build and run services relied on by over 5 million claimants and 30,000 colleagues. You'll set the direction for automated testing across teams so we can ship secure, stable and accessible services at pace and with confidence. This role blends deep technical knowledge with coaching and leadership. You'll be guiding Test Engineers across squads, championing great engineering practice and fostering a supportive, collaborative culture. You'll define automation strategies, build test frameworks for APIs and UIs, embed quality through CI/CD and help teams take a smart, risk based approach that focuses effort where it matters most. This is a high impact role where your judgement and technical leadership will directly improve outcomes for people across the country. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? You're confident using Java to build, extend and maintain automated tests. You've built and looked after API test automation (for example with Rest Assured or similar) and know how to validate contracts and edge cases. UI testing. You've created reliable UI test automation (for example with Selenium, Playwright or Cypress) and understand how to keep it stable and fast. You work with CI/CD. Using tools like GitLab CI or Jenkins to run tests in pipelines and keep quality visible for the team. You've enabled performance (e.g. k6, Gatling, JMeter), security, compatibility and accessibility testing so services are robust for real users. Experience with multiple test automation frameworks and know how to choose the right approach for the problem. You and your role As our Senior Test Engineer you will be the technical voice for testing across several agile delivery teams working on Universal Credit and Working Age services. You'll set clear testing strategies, standardise patterns and help teams design for testability from the start so we catch issues early and release value quickly. You'll build and evolve automation across the stack, which includes: Designing API and UI frameworks that are fast, maintainable and aligned with engineering standards. Embedding tests in CI/CD so quality gates run early and often. Using a risk based approach to focus testing where it reduces uncertainty the most. Ensuring accessibility, security, stability and capacity are considered throughout the lifecycle, not bolted on. Equally important is your coaching and leadership. You'll mentor Test Engineers, pair with developers, and nurture communities of practice - raising capability, sharing patterns and improving tooling together. You'll lead by influence, bring clarity to complex problems, and help teams make smart trade offs that protect live services while enabling rapid improvement. You'll thrive here if you enjoy hands on engineering, care about people and practice, and want to see your work make a measurable difference for citizens across the UK. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hub/s in Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle, whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of £57,946 to £68,205 plus up to £10,000 Digital Allowance subject to our assessment of your capability at interview Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth up to £X per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Coding test: to be completed remotely Interview: a single stage interview online, which would include executing coding problems. Click APPLY for more information and to start your application.
Pay up to £78,205, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. As a Senior Test Engineer you'll join DWP Digital's Universal Credit & Working Age team - the people who design, build and run services relied on by over 5 million claimants and 30,000 colleagues. You'll set the direction for automated testing across teams so we can ship secure, stable and accessible services at pace and with confidence. This role blends deep technical knowledge with coaching and leadership. You'll be guiding Test Engineers across squads, championing great engineering practice and fostering a supportive, collaborative culture. You'll define automation strategies, build test frameworks for APIs and UIs, embed quality through CI/CD and help teams take a smart, risk based approach that focuses effort where it matters most. This is a high impact role where your judgement and technical leadership will directly improve outcomes for people across the country. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? You're confident using Java to build, extend and maintain automated tests. You've built and looked after API test automation (for example with Rest Assured or similar) and know how to validate contracts and edge cases. UI testing. You've created reliable UI test automation (for example with Selenium, Playwright or Cypress) and understand how to keep it stable and fast. You work with CI/CD. Using tools like GitLab CI or Jenkins to run tests in pipelines and keep quality visible for the team. You've enabled performance (e.g. k6, Gatling, JMeter), security, compatibility and accessibility testing so services are robust for real users. Experience with multiple test automation frameworks and know how to choose the right approach for the problem. You and your role As our Senior Test Engineer you will be the technical voice for testing across several agile delivery teams working on Universal Credit and Working Age services. You'll set clear testing strategies, standardise patterns and help teams design for testability from the start so we catch issues early and release value quickly. You'll build and evolve automation across the stack, which includes: Designing API and UI frameworks that are fast, maintainable and aligned with engineering standards. Embedding tests in CI/CD so quality gates run early and often. Using a risk based approach to focus testing where it reduces uncertainty the most. Ensuring accessibility, security, stability and capacity are considered throughout the lifecycle, not bolted on. Equally important is your coaching and leadership. You'll mentor Test Engineers, pair with developers, and nurture communities of practice - raising capability, sharing patterns and improving tooling together. You'll lead by influence, bring clarity to complex problems, and help teams make smart trade offs that protect live services while enabling rapid improvement. You'll thrive here if you enjoy hands on engineering, care about people and practice, and want to see your work make a measurable difference for citizens across the UK. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hub/s in Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle, whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of £57,946 to £68,205 plus up to £10,000 Digital Allowance subject to our assessment of your capability at interview Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth up to £X per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Coding test: to be completed remotely Interview: a single stage interview online, which would include executing coding problems. Click APPLY for more information and to start your application.
03/03/2026
Full time
Pay up to £78,205, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. As a Senior Test Engineer you'll join DWP Digital's Universal Credit & Working Age team - the people who design, build and run services relied on by over 5 million claimants and 30,000 colleagues. You'll set the direction for automated testing across teams so we can ship secure, stable and accessible services at pace and with confidence. This role blends deep technical knowledge with coaching and leadership. You'll be guiding Test Engineers across squads, championing great engineering practice and fostering a supportive, collaborative culture. You'll define automation strategies, build test frameworks for APIs and UIs, embed quality through CI/CD and help teams take a smart, risk based approach that focuses effort where it matters most. This is a high impact role where your judgement and technical leadership will directly improve outcomes for people across the country. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? You're confident using Java to build, extend and maintain automated tests. You've built and looked after API test automation (for example with Rest Assured or similar) and know how to validate contracts and edge cases. UI testing. You've created reliable UI test automation (for example with Selenium, Playwright or Cypress) and understand how to keep it stable and fast. You work with CI/CD. Using tools like GitLab CI or Jenkins to run tests in pipelines and keep quality visible for the team. You've enabled performance (e.g. k6, Gatling, JMeter), security, compatibility and accessibility testing so services are robust for real users. Experience with multiple test automation frameworks and know how to choose the right approach for the problem. You and your role As our Senior Test Engineer you will be the technical voice for testing across several agile delivery teams working on Universal Credit and Working Age services. You'll set clear testing strategies, standardise patterns and help teams design for testability from the start so we catch issues early and release value quickly. You'll build and evolve automation across the stack, which includes: Designing API and UI frameworks that are fast, maintainable and aligned with engineering standards. Embedding tests in CI/CD so quality gates run early and often. Using a risk based approach to focus testing where it reduces uncertainty the most. Ensuring accessibility, security, stability and capacity are considered throughout the lifecycle, not bolted on. Equally important is your coaching and leadership. You'll mentor Test Engineers, pair with developers, and nurture communities of practice - raising capability, sharing patterns and improving tooling together. You'll lead by influence, bring clarity to complex problems, and help teams make smart trade offs that protect live services while enabling rapid improvement. You'll thrive here if you enjoy hands on engineering, care about people and practice, and want to see your work make a measurable difference for citizens across the UK. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hub/s in Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle, whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of £57,946 to £68,205 plus up to £10,000 Digital Allowance subject to our assessment of your capability at interview Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth up to £X per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Coding test: to be completed remotely Interview: a single stage interview online, which would include executing coding problems. Click APPLY for more information and to start your application.
Pay up to £78,205, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. As a Senior Test Engineer you'll join DWP Digital's Universal Credit & Working Age team - the people who design, build and run services relied on by over 5 million claimants and 30,000 colleagues. You'll set the direction for automated testing across teams so we can ship secure, stable and accessible services at pace and with confidence. This role blends deep technical knowledge with coaching and leadership. You'll be guiding Test Engineers across squads, championing great engineering practice and fostering a supportive, collaborative culture. You'll define automation strategies, build test frameworks for APIs and UIs, embed quality through CI/CD and help teams take a smart, risk based approach that focuses effort where it matters most. This is a high impact role where your judgement and technical leadership will directly improve outcomes for people across the country. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? You're confident using Java to build, extend and maintain automated tests. You've built and looked after API test automation (for example with Rest Assured or similar) and know how to validate contracts and edge cases. UI testing. You've created reliable UI test automation (for example with Selenium, Playwright or Cypress) and understand how to keep it stable and fast. You work with CI/CD. Using tools like GitLab CI or Jenkins to run tests in pipelines and keep quality visible for the team. You've enabled performance (e.g. k6, Gatling, JMeter), security, compatibility and accessibility testing so services are robust for real users. Experience with multiple test automation frameworks and know how to choose the right approach for the problem. You and your role As our Senior Test Engineer you will be the technical voice for testing across several agile delivery teams working on Universal Credit and Working Age services. You'll set clear testing strategies, standardise patterns and help teams design for testability from the start so we catch issues early and release value quickly. You'll build and evolve automation across the stack, which includes: Designing API and UI frameworks that are fast, maintainable and aligned with engineering standards. Embedding tests in CI/CD so quality gates run early and often. Using a risk based approach to focus testing where it reduces uncertainty the most. Ensuring accessibility, security, stability and capacity are considered throughout the lifecycle, not bolted on. Equally important is your coaching and leadership. You'll mentor Test Engineers, pair with developers, and nurture communities of practice - raising capability, sharing patterns and improving tooling together. You'll lead by influence, bring clarity to complex problems, and help teams make smart trade offs that protect live services while enabling rapid improvement. You'll thrive here if you enjoy hands on engineering, care about people and practice, and want to see your work make a measurable difference for citizens across the UK. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hub/s in Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle, whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of £57,946 to £68,205 plus up to £10,000 Digital Allowance subject to our assessment of your capability at interview Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth up to £X per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Coding test: to be completed remotely Interview: a single stage interview online, which would include executing coding problems. Click APPLY for more information and to start your application.
03/03/2026
Full time
Pay up to £78,205, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. As a Senior Test Engineer you'll join DWP Digital's Universal Credit & Working Age team - the people who design, build and run services relied on by over 5 million claimants and 30,000 colleagues. You'll set the direction for automated testing across teams so we can ship secure, stable and accessible services at pace and with confidence. This role blends deep technical knowledge with coaching and leadership. You'll be guiding Test Engineers across squads, championing great engineering practice and fostering a supportive, collaborative culture. You'll define automation strategies, build test frameworks for APIs and UIs, embed quality through CI/CD and help teams take a smart, risk based approach that focuses effort where it matters most. This is a high impact role where your judgement and technical leadership will directly improve outcomes for people across the country. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? You're confident using Java to build, extend and maintain automated tests. You've built and looked after API test automation (for example with Rest Assured or similar) and know how to validate contracts and edge cases. UI testing. You've created reliable UI test automation (for example with Selenium, Playwright or Cypress) and understand how to keep it stable and fast. You work with CI/CD. Using tools like GitLab CI or Jenkins to run tests in pipelines and keep quality visible for the team. You've enabled performance (e.g. k6, Gatling, JMeter), security, compatibility and accessibility testing so services are robust for real users. Experience with multiple test automation frameworks and know how to choose the right approach for the problem. You and your role As our Senior Test Engineer you will be the technical voice for testing across several agile delivery teams working on Universal Credit and Working Age services. You'll set clear testing strategies, standardise patterns and help teams design for testability from the start so we catch issues early and release value quickly. You'll build and evolve automation across the stack, which includes: Designing API and UI frameworks that are fast, maintainable and aligned with engineering standards. Embedding tests in CI/CD so quality gates run early and often. Using a risk based approach to focus testing where it reduces uncertainty the most. Ensuring accessibility, security, stability and capacity are considered throughout the lifecycle, not bolted on. Equally important is your coaching and leadership. You'll mentor Test Engineers, pair with developers, and nurture communities of practice - raising capability, sharing patterns and improving tooling together. You'll lead by influence, bring clarity to complex problems, and help teams make smart trade offs that protect live services while enabling rapid improvement. You'll thrive here if you enjoy hands on engineering, care about people and practice, and want to see your work make a measurable difference for citizens across the UK. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hub/s in Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle, whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of £57,946 to £68,205 plus up to £10,000 Digital Allowance subject to our assessment of your capability at interview Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth up to £X per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Coding test: to be completed remotely Interview: a single stage interview online, which would include executing coding problems. Click APPLY for more information and to start your application.
Senior Practice Manager Location: Telford, UK Experience: 12-18 years Work Mode: Hybrid (remote/travel to office twice a week) Employment Type: Full-time About the Role We are looking for an experienced Senior Practice Manager - QAT to lead and grow the Quality Assurance & Testing practice. This leadership role involves driving overall strategy, capability building, delivery excellence, and stakeholder engagement for QAT across multiple accounts and geographies. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in testing services, automation, quality engineering, and managing large QA teams. Key Responsibilities Practice Leadership & Capability Development Define and execute the strategic roadmap for the QAT practice , focusing on quality engineering, automation, and next-gen testing solutions. Build and enhance competencies across functional testing, automation, performance testing, SDET skills, and DevOps QA. Develop training frameworks, certification pathways, and career progression models for QAT professionals. Lead recruitment planning for QAT resources, ensuring strong internal and external talent pipelines. Delivery Governance & Excellence Oversee end-to-end QA delivery across multiple projects, ensuring compliance to quality standards and methodologies. Implement best practices in test automation, continuous testing, performance engineering, and shift-left QA. Monitor delivery KPIs including quality metrics, defect leakage, automation coverage, productivity, and customer satisfaction. Provide technical guidance and support on complex testing engagements, RFPs, and escalations. Client & Stakeholder Management Engage with senior business and technology stakeholders to understand quality goals and define QA strategy. Participate in client meetings, steering committees, and governance forums to drive quality outcomes. Support pre-sales activities-solution design, estimations, proposals, testing frameworks, and value-based offerings. Operational & Financial Management Own practice-level P&L components such as utilisation, billability, hiring, and cost management. Drive resource planning, forecasting, and productivity improvement initiatives across the QAT practice. Ensure alignment with organisation-wide delivery frameworks, compliance, and transformation goals. Innovation & Transformation Champion emerging trends in QA such as AI/ML testing, low-code/no-code automation, cloud-based testing, and test accelerators. Lead internal innovation programs, PoCs, accelerators, reusable assets, and frameworks for the QAT practice. Promote continuous improvement through collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and communities of practice. Required Skills & Experience 12-18 years of experience in QA/QAT with strong leadership experience managing large teams. Expertise in test automation frameworks (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Appium, BDD, etc.) and CI/CD pipelines. Strong understanding of functional testing, performance testing, security testing, and non-functional testing. Prior experience leading QA delivery for enterprise-scale programs across Agile/SAFe environments. Demonstrated experience in practice management, P&L management, competency building, and QA transformation. Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
03/03/2026
Full time
Senior Practice Manager Location: Telford, UK Experience: 12-18 years Work Mode: Hybrid (remote/travel to office twice a week) Employment Type: Full-time About the Role We are looking for an experienced Senior Practice Manager - QAT to lead and grow the Quality Assurance & Testing practice. This leadership role involves driving overall strategy, capability building, delivery excellence, and stakeholder engagement for QAT across multiple accounts and geographies. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in testing services, automation, quality engineering, and managing large QA teams. Key Responsibilities Practice Leadership & Capability Development Define and execute the strategic roadmap for the QAT practice , focusing on quality engineering, automation, and next-gen testing solutions. Build and enhance competencies across functional testing, automation, performance testing, SDET skills, and DevOps QA. Develop training frameworks, certification pathways, and career progression models for QAT professionals. Lead recruitment planning for QAT resources, ensuring strong internal and external talent pipelines. Delivery Governance & Excellence Oversee end-to-end QA delivery across multiple projects, ensuring compliance to quality standards and methodologies. Implement best practices in test automation, continuous testing, performance engineering, and shift-left QA. Monitor delivery KPIs including quality metrics, defect leakage, automation coverage, productivity, and customer satisfaction. Provide technical guidance and support on complex testing engagements, RFPs, and escalations. Client & Stakeholder Management Engage with senior business and technology stakeholders to understand quality goals and define QA strategy. Participate in client meetings, steering committees, and governance forums to drive quality outcomes. Support pre-sales activities-solution design, estimations, proposals, testing frameworks, and value-based offerings. Operational & Financial Management Own practice-level P&L components such as utilisation, billability, hiring, and cost management. Drive resource planning, forecasting, and productivity improvement initiatives across the QAT practice. Ensure alignment with organisation-wide delivery frameworks, compliance, and transformation goals. Innovation & Transformation Champion emerging trends in QA such as AI/ML testing, low-code/no-code automation, cloud-based testing, and test accelerators. Lead internal innovation programs, PoCs, accelerators, reusable assets, and frameworks for the QAT practice. Promote continuous improvement through collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and communities of practice. Required Skills & Experience 12-18 years of experience in QA/QAT with strong leadership experience managing large teams. Expertise in test automation frameworks (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Appium, BDD, etc.) and CI/CD pipelines. Strong understanding of functional testing, performance testing, security testing, and non-functional testing. Prior experience leading QA delivery for enterprise-scale programs across Agile/SAFe environments. Demonstrated experience in practice management, P&L management, competency building, and QA transformation. Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
Senior Automation Test Engineer Surrey - 2x days a week 6 month initial contract - Scope to extend Up to £650 DOE - umbrella engagement Sanderson is currently working with a business who requires a Senior automation test engineer to assist in a business-critical projects. This person will design, build and maintain automated testing frameworks in C# using playwright and selenium , Api testing using Restsharp and running test suites in Azure Devops . Must Have: Extensive automation experience in C# using Playwright and Selenium C# API testing experience using RestSharp Strong experience with NUnit Experience running test suites in Azure DevOps 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.
03/03/2026
Contractor
Senior Automation Test Engineer Surrey - 2x days a week 6 month initial contract - Scope to extend Up to £650 DOE - umbrella engagement Sanderson is currently working with a business who requires a Senior automation test engineer to assist in a business-critical projects. This person will design, build and maintain automated testing frameworks in C# using playwright and selenium , Api testing using Restsharp and running test suites in Azure Devops . Must Have: Extensive automation experience in C# using Playwright and Selenium C# API testing experience using RestSharp Strong experience with NUnit Experience running test suites in Azure DevOps 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.
Senior Test Automation Engineer Location: Wellington (Somerset) Hybrid, 1 day a week in-office Job Type: Full-time Salary: Up to £57,000 Join our client as a Senior Test Automation Engineer and take a pivotal role in providing technical leadership in the design, development, and evolution of scalable, maintainable, and secure test automation frameworks. Collaborate with the Testing Manager to shape the technical direction of our testing strategy, mentor team members, and drive high-quality software delivery aligned with business goals. Day-to-day of the role: Framework Development and Tooling Lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable and secure test automation frameworks using Playwright with TypeScript. Drive enhancements and refactors to ensure long-term maintainability and performance. Contribute to internal tooling and libraries to extend test capabilities. Testing Strategy and Planning Collaborate with the Testing Manager to define and evolve test strategies aligned with delivery milestones and business priorities. Ensure technically sound and feasible test coverage through cross-functional collaboration. Mentor team members on reusable test design patterns and strategic approaches. Automation Strategy and Technical Direction Set strategic guidelines for automation versus manual testing. Co-author the automation roadmap and align test architecture with product goals. Evaluate and pilot emerging tools and technologies to drive innovation. CI/CD Integration & Test Reporting Engineer and maintain CI/CD pipelines with optimised test stages and quality gates. Define and track key quality metrics and share insights. Mentoring and Coaching Mentor team members in technical excellence, communication, and career development. Deliver structured training and foster a culture of continuous learning. Leverage escalations as opportunities to coach team members, promote ownership, and drive process improvements. Required Skills & Qualifications: Demonstrated expertise in Playwright with TypeScript, ideally gained through working on complex automation projects in a senior or lead capacity. Proven experience designing and building scalable test automation frameworks covering frontend, backend, and API layers. Deep understanding of CI/CD pipelines and test integration. Experience with secure coding and testing practices. ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL). Strong experience with agile methodologies, preferably Scrum, and cross-functional collaboration. Excellent leadership, mentoring, and coaching skills. Proven ability to work independently and communicate progress effectively. Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and a clear and confident communication style. Desirable Experience: Understanding of a range of test automation frameworks, such as Cypress, Selenium, or equivalent tools. Integrating test automation results with test management and reporting tools such as TestRail. A higher level ISTQB certification (e.g., Advanced Test Automation Engineer).
03/03/2026
Full time
Senior Test Automation Engineer Location: Wellington (Somerset) Hybrid, 1 day a week in-office Job Type: Full-time Salary: Up to £57,000 Join our client as a Senior Test Automation Engineer and take a pivotal role in providing technical leadership in the design, development, and evolution of scalable, maintainable, and secure test automation frameworks. Collaborate with the Testing Manager to shape the technical direction of our testing strategy, mentor team members, and drive high-quality software delivery aligned with business goals. Day-to-day of the role: Framework Development and Tooling Lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable and secure test automation frameworks using Playwright with TypeScript. Drive enhancements and refactors to ensure long-term maintainability and performance. Contribute to internal tooling and libraries to extend test capabilities. Testing Strategy and Planning Collaborate with the Testing Manager to define and evolve test strategies aligned with delivery milestones and business priorities. Ensure technically sound and feasible test coverage through cross-functional collaboration. Mentor team members on reusable test design patterns and strategic approaches. Automation Strategy and Technical Direction Set strategic guidelines for automation versus manual testing. Co-author the automation roadmap and align test architecture with product goals. Evaluate and pilot emerging tools and technologies to drive innovation. CI/CD Integration & Test Reporting Engineer and maintain CI/CD pipelines with optimised test stages and quality gates. Define and track key quality metrics and share insights. Mentoring and Coaching Mentor team members in technical excellence, communication, and career development. Deliver structured training and foster a culture of continuous learning. Leverage escalations as opportunities to coach team members, promote ownership, and drive process improvements. Required Skills & Qualifications: Demonstrated expertise in Playwright with TypeScript, ideally gained through working on complex automation projects in a senior or lead capacity. Proven experience designing and building scalable test automation frameworks covering frontend, backend, and API layers. Deep understanding of CI/CD pipelines and test integration. Experience with secure coding and testing practices. ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL). Strong experience with agile methodologies, preferably Scrum, and cross-functional collaboration. Excellent leadership, mentoring, and coaching skills. Proven ability to work independently and communicate progress effectively. Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and a clear and confident communication style. Desirable Experience: Understanding of a range of test automation frameworks, such as Cypress, Selenium, or equivalent tools. Integrating test automation results with test management and reporting tools such as TestRail. A higher level ISTQB certification (e.g., Advanced Test Automation Engineer).
I'm recruiting for a Software Test Lead/Principle Test Engineer to join my client based in North Bristol. A critical requirement for this role is experience testing complex, mission critical systems that integrate software with connected hardware or physical devices. Many of the products combine mobile applications, cloud services, and real world hardware, so you must be experienced working in environments where reliability, performance, and safety are paramount. You'll be joining an exciting scale up that develop genuinely meaningful technology designed to keep frontline personnel safe, connected, and operational in high pressure environments. They are the nicest bunch of people and you'll be part of a friendly, collaborative team and will lead testing across multiple complex projects. The role requires attendance in the Bristol office three days per week so you will need to be comfortable with this, and due to the sensitive nature of some projects, candidates must either hold a British passport or have lived in the UK continuously for the past five years to obtain the required security clearance. The organisation works exclusively on technology designed to protect people, so all projects are firmly in the "tech for good" space. The Test Team currently consists of nine test engineers, and they are now seeking a Principal level hire to act as a senior technical and strategic figure within the team. This position combines hands on delivery with higher level leadership responsibilities. You will help shape test strategy, guide quality practices across multiple engineering teams, and ensure testing is embedded early in the development life cycle. Working closely with developers, product owners, and stakeholders, you'll promote realistic, testable requirements and a strong culture of quality throughout the organisation. Initially, the role will involve leading predominantly manual testing across mobile, hardware integrated, and cloud based systems, while also playing a key part in shaping the company's continued investment in automation and AI. Current automation technologies include Playwright and Python based frameworks. What you'll be doing: Define and govern comprehensive testing approaches that ensure mission critical systems meet strict safety, reliability and regulatory expectations Embed within agile delivery teams, contributing to ceremonies and working closely with stakeholders to clarify and validate requirements Plan and execute structured testing activities, including defect management, prioritisation and clear communication of results Drive the growth of automated testing - you don't need to be hands on with it yourself Provide expert guidance throughout acceptance, release and deployment stages to support smooth, low risk delivery Lead, coach and support senior engineers, fostering capability growth and encouraging best practice across the team Exploring emerging approaches including AI driven tooling What they're looking for: Proven experience leading or coordinating testing activities for mission critical systems Strong interest in technology, innovation, and AI Solid background in manual testing across complex systems (mobile, hardware integrated, or distributed platforms) Knowledge of automation tools without needing to be necessarily hands on yourself Familiarity with CI/CD environments (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab) and modern QA practices A curious, pragmatic mindset and drive for continuous improvement This is a company where testing is highly valued and you'll have a real opportunity to influence strategy, shape the future of testing within the organisation, and contribute to technology that makes a real difference. The salary is up to £85,000 depending on experience. If you'd like to learn more, please apply to Sam Miller at SR2 - Socially Responsible Recruitment
03/03/2026
Full time
I'm recruiting for a Software Test Lead/Principle Test Engineer to join my client based in North Bristol. A critical requirement for this role is experience testing complex, mission critical systems that integrate software with connected hardware or physical devices. Many of the products combine mobile applications, cloud services, and real world hardware, so you must be experienced working in environments where reliability, performance, and safety are paramount. You'll be joining an exciting scale up that develop genuinely meaningful technology designed to keep frontline personnel safe, connected, and operational in high pressure environments. They are the nicest bunch of people and you'll be part of a friendly, collaborative team and will lead testing across multiple complex projects. The role requires attendance in the Bristol office three days per week so you will need to be comfortable with this, and due to the sensitive nature of some projects, candidates must either hold a British passport or have lived in the UK continuously for the past five years to obtain the required security clearance. The organisation works exclusively on technology designed to protect people, so all projects are firmly in the "tech for good" space. The Test Team currently consists of nine test engineers, and they are now seeking a Principal level hire to act as a senior technical and strategic figure within the team. This position combines hands on delivery with higher level leadership responsibilities. You will help shape test strategy, guide quality practices across multiple engineering teams, and ensure testing is embedded early in the development life cycle. Working closely with developers, product owners, and stakeholders, you'll promote realistic, testable requirements and a strong culture of quality throughout the organisation. Initially, the role will involve leading predominantly manual testing across mobile, hardware integrated, and cloud based systems, while also playing a key part in shaping the company's continued investment in automation and AI. Current automation technologies include Playwright and Python based frameworks. What you'll be doing: Define and govern comprehensive testing approaches that ensure mission critical systems meet strict safety, reliability and regulatory expectations Embed within agile delivery teams, contributing to ceremonies and working closely with stakeholders to clarify and validate requirements Plan and execute structured testing activities, including defect management, prioritisation and clear communication of results Drive the growth of automated testing - you don't need to be hands on with it yourself Provide expert guidance throughout acceptance, release and deployment stages to support smooth, low risk delivery Lead, coach and support senior engineers, fostering capability growth and encouraging best practice across the team Exploring emerging approaches including AI driven tooling What they're looking for: Proven experience leading or coordinating testing activities for mission critical systems Strong interest in technology, innovation, and AI Solid background in manual testing across complex systems (mobile, hardware integrated, or distributed platforms) Knowledge of automation tools without needing to be necessarily hands on yourself Familiarity with CI/CD environments (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab) and modern QA practices A curious, pragmatic mindset and drive for continuous improvement This is a company where testing is highly valued and you'll have a real opportunity to influence strategy, shape the future of testing within the organisation, and contribute to technology that makes a real difference. The salary is up to £85,000 depending on experience. If you'd like to learn more, please apply to Sam Miller at SR2 - Socially Responsible Recruitment
Lead QA Automation Engineer Location: Hybrid (UK based, 2 days per week in the office) Salary: £70,000 Reporting to: Head of Technology Direct reports: 1 Senior Automation Engineer The Opportunity A high-traffic digital platform is modernising its technology and delivery approach, with a strong focus on automation, faster releases, and engineering excellence.Quality is central to this journey. The business is investing in an automation-first QA function to ensure releases are stable, scalable, and user-focused.They are now looking for a Lead QA Automation Engineer to own quality strategy, tooling, and delivery across multiple product streams. The Role This is a senior, hands-on role combining QA leadership with technical delivery. The Lead QA Automation Engineer will work closely with Engineering, Product, and Delivery to embed quality throughout the product lifecycle, while remaining actively involved in automation and exploratory testing. Key Responsibilities QA Strategy and Leadership Define and deliver an automation-first QA strategy Champion quality across planning, sprints, and releases Establish and track QA metrics and release confidence Partner with Engineering, Product, and Delivery leadership Automation and Testing Build and maintain Playwright automation using TypeScript Carry out exploratory and manual testing on complex features Support issue triage and root cause analysis Balance leadership with hands-on contribution Framework Ownership Own and improve QA tooling, frameworks, and CI pipelines Drive best practices for test structure and maintainability Lead integrations for performance, security, and visual testing Leadership and Mentorship Line manage and mentor a Senior Automation Engineer Promote strong collaboration across QA, engineering, and product Experience and Skills Experience as a Lead QA Engineer, Senior QA Engineer, or QA Manager Strong hands-on automation experience, ideally Playwright (TypeScript) Solid knowledge of CI/CD, test reporting, and analytics Confident communicator with a strong problem-solving mindset Nice to Have Experience with high-traffic consumer or marketplace platforms Exposure to performance, security, or visual regression testing Why Apply High impact, senior QA role Strong balance of strategy and hands-on work Modern engineering environment Hybrid working and long-term growth opportunity .
03/03/2026
Full time
Lead QA Automation Engineer Location: Hybrid (UK based, 2 days per week in the office) Salary: £70,000 Reporting to: Head of Technology Direct reports: 1 Senior Automation Engineer The Opportunity A high-traffic digital platform is modernising its technology and delivery approach, with a strong focus on automation, faster releases, and engineering excellence.Quality is central to this journey. The business is investing in an automation-first QA function to ensure releases are stable, scalable, and user-focused.They are now looking for a Lead QA Automation Engineer to own quality strategy, tooling, and delivery across multiple product streams. The Role This is a senior, hands-on role combining QA leadership with technical delivery. The Lead QA Automation Engineer will work closely with Engineering, Product, and Delivery to embed quality throughout the product lifecycle, while remaining actively involved in automation and exploratory testing. Key Responsibilities QA Strategy and Leadership Define and deliver an automation-first QA strategy Champion quality across planning, sprints, and releases Establish and track QA metrics and release confidence Partner with Engineering, Product, and Delivery leadership Automation and Testing Build and maintain Playwright automation using TypeScript Carry out exploratory and manual testing on complex features Support issue triage and root cause analysis Balance leadership with hands-on contribution Framework Ownership Own and improve QA tooling, frameworks, and CI pipelines Drive best practices for test structure and maintainability Lead integrations for performance, security, and visual testing Leadership and Mentorship Line manage and mentor a Senior Automation Engineer Promote strong collaboration across QA, engineering, and product Experience and Skills Experience as a Lead QA Engineer, Senior QA Engineer, or QA Manager Strong hands-on automation experience, ideally Playwright (TypeScript) Solid knowledge of CI/CD, test reporting, and analytics Confident communicator with a strong problem-solving mindset Nice to Have Experience with high-traffic consumer or marketplace platforms Exposure to performance, security, or visual regression testing Why Apply High impact, senior QA role Strong balance of strategy and hands-on work Modern engineering environment Hybrid working and long-term growth opportunity .
I'm recruiting for a Software Test Lead/Principle Test Engineer to join my client based in North Bristol. A critical requirement for this role is experience testing complex, mission critical systems that integrate software with connected hardware or physical devices. Many of the products combine mobile applications, cloud services, and real world hardware, so you must be experienced working in environments where reliability, performance, and safety are paramount. You'll be joining an exciting scale up that develop genuinely meaningful technology designed to keep frontline personnel safe, connected, and operational in high pressure environments. They are the nicest bunch of people and you'll be part of a friendly, collaborative team and will lead testing across multiple complex projects. The role requires attendance in the Bristol office three days per week so you will need to be comfortable with this, and due to the sensitive nature of some projects, candidates must either hold a British passport or have lived in the UK continuously for the past five years to obtain the required security clearance. The organisation works exclusively on technology designed to protect people, so all projects are firmly in the "tech for good" space. The Test Team currently consists of nine test engineers, and they are now seeking a Principal level hire to act as a senior technical and strategic figure within the team. This position combines hands on delivery with higher level leadership responsibilities. You will help shape test strategy, guide quality practices across multiple engineering teams, and ensure testing is embedded early in the development life cycle. Working closely with developers, product owners, and stakeholders, you'll promote realistic, testable requirements and a strong culture of quality throughout the organisation. Initially, the role will involve leading predominantly manual testing across mobile, hardware integrated, and cloud based systems, while also playing a key part in shaping the company's continued investment in automation and AI. Current automation technologies include Playwright and Python based frameworks. What you'll be doing: Define and govern comprehensive testing approaches that ensure mission critical systems meet strict safety, reliability and regulatory expectations Embed within agile delivery teams, contributing to ceremonies and working closely with stakeholders to clarify and validate requirements Plan and execute structured testing activities, including defect management, prioritisation and clear communication of results Drive the growth of automated testing - you don't need to be hands on with it yourself Provide expert guidance throughout acceptance, release and deployment stages to support smooth, low risk delivery Lead, coach and support senior engineers, fostering capability growth and encouraging best practice across the team Exploring emerging approaches including AI driven tooling What they're looking for: Proven experience leading or coordinating testing activities for mission critical systems Strong interest in technology, innovation, and AI Solid background in manual testing across complex systems (mobile, hardware integrated, or distributed platforms) Knowledge of automation tools without needing to be necessarily hands on yourself Familiarity with CI/CD environments (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab) and modern QA practices A curious, pragmatic mindset and drive for continuous improvement This is a company where testing is highly valued and you'll have a real opportunity to influence strategy, shape the future of testing within the organisation, and contribute to technology that makes a real difference. The salary is up to 85,000 depending on experience. If you'd like to learn more, please apply to Sam Miller at SR2 - Socially Responsible Recruitment
18/02/2026
Full time
I'm recruiting for a Software Test Lead/Principle Test Engineer to join my client based in North Bristol. A critical requirement for this role is experience testing complex, mission critical systems that integrate software with connected hardware or physical devices. Many of the products combine mobile applications, cloud services, and real world hardware, so you must be experienced working in environments where reliability, performance, and safety are paramount. You'll be joining an exciting scale up that develop genuinely meaningful technology designed to keep frontline personnel safe, connected, and operational in high pressure environments. They are the nicest bunch of people and you'll be part of a friendly, collaborative team and will lead testing across multiple complex projects. The role requires attendance in the Bristol office three days per week so you will need to be comfortable with this, and due to the sensitive nature of some projects, candidates must either hold a British passport or have lived in the UK continuously for the past five years to obtain the required security clearance. The organisation works exclusively on technology designed to protect people, so all projects are firmly in the "tech for good" space. The Test Team currently consists of nine test engineers, and they are now seeking a Principal level hire to act as a senior technical and strategic figure within the team. This position combines hands on delivery with higher level leadership responsibilities. You will help shape test strategy, guide quality practices across multiple engineering teams, and ensure testing is embedded early in the development life cycle. Working closely with developers, product owners, and stakeholders, you'll promote realistic, testable requirements and a strong culture of quality throughout the organisation. Initially, the role will involve leading predominantly manual testing across mobile, hardware integrated, and cloud based systems, while also playing a key part in shaping the company's continued investment in automation and AI. Current automation technologies include Playwright and Python based frameworks. What you'll be doing: Define and govern comprehensive testing approaches that ensure mission critical systems meet strict safety, reliability and regulatory expectations Embed within agile delivery teams, contributing to ceremonies and working closely with stakeholders to clarify and validate requirements Plan and execute structured testing activities, including defect management, prioritisation and clear communication of results Drive the growth of automated testing - you don't need to be hands on with it yourself Provide expert guidance throughout acceptance, release and deployment stages to support smooth, low risk delivery Lead, coach and support senior engineers, fostering capability growth and encouraging best practice across the team Exploring emerging approaches including AI driven tooling What they're looking for: Proven experience leading or coordinating testing activities for mission critical systems Strong interest in technology, innovation, and AI Solid background in manual testing across complex systems (mobile, hardware integrated, or distributed platforms) Knowledge of automation tools without needing to be necessarily hands on yourself Familiarity with CI/CD environments (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab) and modern QA practices A curious, pragmatic mindset and drive for continuous improvement This is a company where testing is highly valued and you'll have a real opportunity to influence strategy, shape the future of testing within the organisation, and contribute to technology that makes a real difference. The salary is up to 85,000 depending on experience. If you'd like to learn more, please apply to Sam Miller at SR2 - Socially Responsible Recruitment
Role: Test Engineer Location: UK Remote Clearance: Active SC or SC Eligible Inside IR35 Umbrella rate 460.00 Role Overview: We are seeking a skilled Test Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the quality and performance of our software products through rigorous testing practises. You will work closely with developers and other stakeholders to identify and resolve issues, while contributing to the continuous improvement of our testing processes. Responsibilities: - Design, develop, and execute test plans and test cases based on project requirements. - Perform integration testing and ensure that different software modules work together seamlessly. - Conduct API testing to verify that services are functioning as expected and meet performance standards. - Collaborate with developers to identify and troubleshoot defects, providing detailed documentation of findings. - Utilise databases effectively to support testing activities and validate data integrity. - Contribute to the creation and maintenance of test automation frameworks, using tools such as Playwright. - Work with TypeScript to develop automated test scripts and enhance testing efficiency. - Participate in code reviews and provide feedback on testability and quality of code. - Strong GDS experience. Technology: - Proficiency in Playwright for test automation. - Strong experience with TypeScript for writing and managing test scripts. - Knowledge of integration testing methodologies. - Expertise in API testing and understanding of web services. - Familiarity with databases and ability to perform database testing
18/02/2026
Contractor
Role: Test Engineer Location: UK Remote Clearance: Active SC or SC Eligible Inside IR35 Umbrella rate 460.00 Role Overview: We are seeking a skilled Test Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the quality and performance of our software products through rigorous testing practises. You will work closely with developers and other stakeholders to identify and resolve issues, while contributing to the continuous improvement of our testing processes. Responsibilities: - Design, develop, and execute test plans and test cases based on project requirements. - Perform integration testing and ensure that different software modules work together seamlessly. - Conduct API testing to verify that services are functioning as expected and meet performance standards. - Collaborate with developers to identify and troubleshoot defects, providing detailed documentation of findings. - Utilise databases effectively to support testing activities and validate data integrity. - Contribute to the creation and maintenance of test automation frameworks, using tools such as Playwright. - Work with TypeScript to develop automated test scripts and enhance testing efficiency. - Participate in code reviews and provide feedback on testability and quality of code. - Strong GDS experience. Technology: - Proficiency in Playwright for test automation. - Strong experience with TypeScript for writing and managing test scripts. - Knowledge of integration testing methodologies. - Expertise in API testing and understanding of web services. - Familiarity with databases and ability to perform database testing
Lead QA Automation Engineer Location: Hybrid (UK based, 2 days per week in the office) Salary: 70,000 Reporting to: Head of Technology Direct reports: 1 Senior Automation Engineer The Opportunity A high-traffic digital platform is modernising its technology and delivery approach, with a strong focus on automation, faster releases, and engineering excellence. Quality is central to this journey. The business is investing in an automation-first QA function to ensure releases are stable, scalable, and user-focused. They are now looking for a Lead QA Automation Engineer to own quality strategy, tooling, and delivery across multiple product streams. The Role This is a senior, hands-on role combining QA leadership with technical delivery. The Lead QA Automation Engineer will work closely with Engineering, Product, and Delivery to embed quality throughout the product lifecycle, while remaining actively involved in automation and exploratory testing. Key Responsibilities QA Strategy and Leadership Define and deliver an automation-first QA strategy Champion quality across planning, sprints, and releases Establish and track QA metrics and release confidence Partner with Engineering, Product, and Delivery leadership Automation and Testing Build and maintain Playwright automation using TypeScript Carry out exploratory and manual testing on complex features Support issue triage and root cause analysis Balance leadership with hands-on contribution Framework Ownership Own and improve QA tooling, frameworks, and CI pipelines Drive best practices for test structure and maintainability Lead integrations for performance, security, and visual testing Leadership and Mentorship Line manage and mentor a Senior Automation Engineer Promote strong collaboration across QA, engineering, and product Experience and Skills Experience as a Lead QA Engineer, Senior QA Engineer, or QA Manager Strong hands-on automation experience, ideally Playwright (TypeScript) Solid knowledge of CI/CD, test reporting, and analytics Confident communicator with a strong problem-solving mindset Nice to Have Experience with high-traffic consumer or marketplace platforms Exposure to performance, security, or visual regression testing Why Apply High impact, senior QA role Strong balance of strategy and hands-on work Modern engineering environment Hybrid working and long-term growth opportunity .
10/02/2026
Full time
Lead QA Automation Engineer Location: Hybrid (UK based, 2 days per week in the office) Salary: 70,000 Reporting to: Head of Technology Direct reports: 1 Senior Automation Engineer The Opportunity A high-traffic digital platform is modernising its technology and delivery approach, with a strong focus on automation, faster releases, and engineering excellence. Quality is central to this journey. The business is investing in an automation-first QA function to ensure releases are stable, scalable, and user-focused. They are now looking for a Lead QA Automation Engineer to own quality strategy, tooling, and delivery across multiple product streams. The Role This is a senior, hands-on role combining QA leadership with technical delivery. The Lead QA Automation Engineer will work closely with Engineering, Product, and Delivery to embed quality throughout the product lifecycle, while remaining actively involved in automation and exploratory testing. Key Responsibilities QA Strategy and Leadership Define and deliver an automation-first QA strategy Champion quality across planning, sprints, and releases Establish and track QA metrics and release confidence Partner with Engineering, Product, and Delivery leadership Automation and Testing Build and maintain Playwright automation using TypeScript Carry out exploratory and manual testing on complex features Support issue triage and root cause analysis Balance leadership with hands-on contribution Framework Ownership Own and improve QA tooling, frameworks, and CI pipelines Drive best practices for test structure and maintainability Lead integrations for performance, security, and visual testing Leadership and Mentorship Line manage and mentor a Senior Automation Engineer Promote strong collaboration across QA, engineering, and product Experience and Skills Experience as a Lead QA Engineer, Senior QA Engineer, or QA Manager Strong hands-on automation experience, ideally Playwright (TypeScript) Solid knowledge of CI/CD, test reporting, and analytics Confident communicator with a strong problem-solving mindset Nice to Have Experience with high-traffic consumer or marketplace platforms Exposure to performance, security, or visual regression testing Why Apply High impact, senior QA role Strong balance of strategy and hands-on work Modern engineering environment Hybrid working and long-term growth opportunity .
About the role We're looking for a Senior Full-Stack Engineer to join an established trading platform development programme for a large enterprise client. The system is production-critical, long-lived, and actively evolving, with a strong focus on performance, reliability, and maintainability. While Applied Blockchain is well known for distributed ledger and cryptography work, this role is focused on a non-blockchain trading system built using modern TypeScript-based technologies. You'll be joining a highly experienced team of senior engineers and QA developers, where autonomy, technical ownership, and thoughtful decision-making are expected. What you'll be doing Designing, building, and maintaining features across the full stack of an internal trading platform Working primarily with: TypeScript (Node.js & React) Monorepo tooling, GitHub, GitHub Actions Jest, Playwright Redis, MS SQL, WebSockets Docker, Kubernetes Observability tooling (Grafana, Prometheus, SonarQube) Taking end-to-end ownership of features from design through to production Collaborating closely with platform / DevOps engineers on build pipelines, observability, and operational concerns Communicating directly with the client to clarify requirements and propose solutions Contributing to and improving automated testing practices Participating in peer code reviews and helping maintain high engineering standards across the team Using LLM/AI enabled development tools and techniques (with access to the latest OpenAI/Anthropic/etc. models) as part of day-to-day development Qualifications and Requirements 5+ years of professional software development experience 3+ years of hands-on experience with TypeScript, including Node.js and React Strong experience building and maintaining production systems Solid understanding of DevOps and operational concerns (logging, metrics, automation) Comfortable working in a senior, autonomous engineering team Strong communication skills and fluency in English Flexible working location (remote, London office, or Porto office) Nice to have Experience with functional programming concepts or languages (e.g. OCaml, Haskell) Prior experience in trading, finance, or other real-time systems Benefits 5 days per year dedicated to training £1,000 annual training allowance (up to 50% usable for home workstation equipment) Company equipment and onboarding kit In-person team events every 3 months Annual bonus (company and personal performance dependent) Stock option plan Birthday off Generous employee referral programme About Applied Blockchain Applied Blockchain is an innovative applications development company based in London and Porto, specialising in complex, high-assurance systems using distributed technologies and advanced cryptography. We value pragmatic engineering, clear thinking, and building systems that last.
07/02/2026
Full time
About the role We're looking for a Senior Full-Stack Engineer to join an established trading platform development programme for a large enterprise client. The system is production-critical, long-lived, and actively evolving, with a strong focus on performance, reliability, and maintainability. While Applied Blockchain is well known for distributed ledger and cryptography work, this role is focused on a non-blockchain trading system built using modern TypeScript-based technologies. You'll be joining a highly experienced team of senior engineers and QA developers, where autonomy, technical ownership, and thoughtful decision-making are expected. What you'll be doing Designing, building, and maintaining features across the full stack of an internal trading platform Working primarily with: TypeScript (Node.js & React) Monorepo tooling, GitHub, GitHub Actions Jest, Playwright Redis, MS SQL, WebSockets Docker, Kubernetes Observability tooling (Grafana, Prometheus, SonarQube) Taking end-to-end ownership of features from design through to production Collaborating closely with platform / DevOps engineers on build pipelines, observability, and operational concerns Communicating directly with the client to clarify requirements and propose solutions Contributing to and improving automated testing practices Participating in peer code reviews and helping maintain high engineering standards across the team Using LLM/AI enabled development tools and techniques (with access to the latest OpenAI/Anthropic/etc. models) as part of day-to-day development Qualifications and Requirements 5+ years of professional software development experience 3+ years of hands-on experience with TypeScript, including Node.js and React Strong experience building and maintaining production systems Solid understanding of DevOps and operational concerns (logging, metrics, automation) Comfortable working in a senior, autonomous engineering team Strong communication skills and fluency in English Flexible working location (remote, London office, or Porto office) Nice to have Experience with functional programming concepts or languages (e.g. OCaml, Haskell) Prior experience in trading, finance, or other real-time systems Benefits 5 days per year dedicated to training £1,000 annual training allowance (up to 50% usable for home workstation equipment) Company equipment and onboarding kit In-person team events every 3 months Annual bonus (company and personal performance dependent) Stock option plan Birthday off Generous employee referral programme About Applied Blockchain Applied Blockchain is an innovative applications development company based in London and Porto, specialising in complex, high-assurance systems using distributed technologies and advanced cryptography. We value pragmatic engineering, clear thinking, and building systems that last.
About Foundation Health Foundation Health is transforming healthcare through an AI-powered digital pharmacy platform that seamlessly connects operational infrastructure with high quality patient experiences. Our mission is to transform patient centric care by connecting fragmented infrastructure, optimizing care coordination, and removing friction from the patient journey. This ambitious vision is only achievable with the dedication of the right team propelling us forward. We firmly believe that a supportive and inspiring work environment fuels creativity, transforming it into groundbreaking innovation. It is this very innovation that not only benefits our organization but also positively impacts our people, partners, and most importantly, our patients. The Role We're looking for a Senior QA Manager to own quality across the Foundation Health platform and lead our QA organisation as we scale. This role is accountable for quality strategy, UAT, release readiness and the ongoing development of our QA function. You'll set direction, establish standards, and build a high-performing QA team, while staying close enough to Delivery to ensure quality outcomes and pragmatic decision-making. You'd need to be comfortable working onsite 3+ days a week, in our office in Manchester City Centre. You'll thrive in this role if you: Think about quality as a business outcome, not just a testing phase Proactively identify systemic risks and address root causes, not just symptoms Enjoy partnering closely with Engineering, Product, and Client teams at a senior level Can balance pragmatism with rigour in fast-moving, regulated environments Are comfortable setting strategy, building teams, and being accountable for outcomes What you will be doing Own quality end-to-end across the platform, from requirements through release readiness Define and evolve QA strategy, standards, tooling, and ways of working Oversee and lead client UAT, including scope, execution, and sign-off Lead, hire, and develop the QA team, planning capacity as the organisation grows Partner closely with Engineering, Product, and Client teams to manage risk and release confidence Oversee QA planning and prioritisation across releases and initiatives Guide the balance between manual, exploratory, and automated testing Maintain visibility of quality health through clear reporting and risk communication Step into hands-on testing or reviews where it adds the most value What we are looking for Essential experience 7+ years in QA / software testing, including senior or leadership roles Proven experience owning quality end-to-end in a product-led engineering organisation Experience with QA on enterprise level products Experience leading client-facing UAT and release sign-off Strong understanding of testing web applications and APIs Experience defining QA standards, processes, and team structures Confident communicator of quality risk and release readiness to senior stakeholders Desirable experience Experience scaling or building QA teams or functions Exposure to test automation (Cypress or Playwright) and API testing (Postman) Experience defining quality metrics or health indicators Exposure to AI-driven systems or complex workflows Familiarity with agile delivery practices and cloud-based platforms (e.g. GCP)
06/02/2026
Full time
About Foundation Health Foundation Health is transforming healthcare through an AI-powered digital pharmacy platform that seamlessly connects operational infrastructure with high quality patient experiences. Our mission is to transform patient centric care by connecting fragmented infrastructure, optimizing care coordination, and removing friction from the patient journey. This ambitious vision is only achievable with the dedication of the right team propelling us forward. We firmly believe that a supportive and inspiring work environment fuels creativity, transforming it into groundbreaking innovation. It is this very innovation that not only benefits our organization but also positively impacts our people, partners, and most importantly, our patients. The Role We're looking for a Senior QA Manager to own quality across the Foundation Health platform and lead our QA organisation as we scale. This role is accountable for quality strategy, UAT, release readiness and the ongoing development of our QA function. You'll set direction, establish standards, and build a high-performing QA team, while staying close enough to Delivery to ensure quality outcomes and pragmatic decision-making. You'd need to be comfortable working onsite 3+ days a week, in our office in Manchester City Centre. You'll thrive in this role if you: Think about quality as a business outcome, not just a testing phase Proactively identify systemic risks and address root causes, not just symptoms Enjoy partnering closely with Engineering, Product, and Client teams at a senior level Can balance pragmatism with rigour in fast-moving, regulated environments Are comfortable setting strategy, building teams, and being accountable for outcomes What you will be doing Own quality end-to-end across the platform, from requirements through release readiness Define and evolve QA strategy, standards, tooling, and ways of working Oversee and lead client UAT, including scope, execution, and sign-off Lead, hire, and develop the QA team, planning capacity as the organisation grows Partner closely with Engineering, Product, and Client teams to manage risk and release confidence Oversee QA planning and prioritisation across releases and initiatives Guide the balance between manual, exploratory, and automated testing Maintain visibility of quality health through clear reporting and risk communication Step into hands-on testing or reviews where it adds the most value What we are looking for Essential experience 7+ years in QA / software testing, including senior or leadership roles Proven experience owning quality end-to-end in a product-led engineering organisation Experience with QA on enterprise level products Experience leading client-facing UAT and release sign-off Strong understanding of testing web applications and APIs Experience defining QA standards, processes, and team structures Confident communicator of quality risk and release readiness to senior stakeholders Desirable experience Experience scaling or building QA teams or functions Exposure to test automation (Cypress or Playwright) and API testing (Postman) Experience defining quality metrics or health indicators Exposure to AI-driven systems or complex workflows Familiarity with agile delivery practices and cloud-based platforms (e.g. GCP)
About the role We're looking for a Senior Full-Stack Engineer to join an established trading platform development programme for a large enterprise client. The system is production-critical, long-lived, and actively evolving, with a strong focus on performance, reliability, and maintainability. While Applied Blockchain is well known for distributed ledger and cryptography work, this role is focused on a non-blockchain trading system built using modern TypeScript-based technologies. You'll be joining a highly experienced team of senior engineers and QA developers, where autonomy, technical ownership, and thoughtful decision-making are expected. What you'll be doing Designing, building, and maintaining features across the full stack of an internal trading platform Working primarily with: TypeScript (Node.js & React) Monorepo tooling, GitHub, GitHub Actions Jest, Playwright Redis, MS SQL, WebSockets Docker, Kubernetes Observability tooling (Grafana, Prometheus, SonarQube) Taking end-to-end ownership of features from design through to production Collaborating closely with platform / DevOps engineers on build pipelines, observability, and operational concerns Communicating directly with the client to clarify requirements and propose solutions Contributing to and improving automated testing practices Participating in peer code reviews and helping maintain high engineering standards across the team Using LLM/AI enabled development tools and techniques (with access to the latest OpenAI/Anthropic/etc. models) as part of day-to-day development Qualifications and Requirements 5+ years of professional software development experience 3+ years of hands-on experience with TypeScript, including Node.js and React Strong experience building and maintaining production systems Solid understanding of DevOps and operational concerns (logging, metrics, automation) Comfortable working in a senior, autonomous engineering team Strong communication skills and fluency in English Flexible working location (remote, London office, or Porto office) Nice to have Experience with functional programming concepts or languages (e.g. OCaml, Haskell) Prior experience in trading, finance, or other real-time systems Benefits 5 days per year dedicated to training £1,000 annual training allowance (up to 50% usable for home workstation equipment) Company equipment and onboarding kit In-person team events every 3 months Annual bonus (company and personal performance dependent) Stock option plan Birthday off Generous employee referral programme About Applied Blockchain Applied Blockchain is an innovative applications development company based in London and Porto, specialising in complex, high-assurance systems using distributed technologies and advanced cryptography. We value pragmatic engineering, clear thinking, and building systems that last.
06/02/2026
Full time
About the role We're looking for a Senior Full-Stack Engineer to join an established trading platform development programme for a large enterprise client. The system is production-critical, long-lived, and actively evolving, with a strong focus on performance, reliability, and maintainability. While Applied Blockchain is well known for distributed ledger and cryptography work, this role is focused on a non-blockchain trading system built using modern TypeScript-based technologies. You'll be joining a highly experienced team of senior engineers and QA developers, where autonomy, technical ownership, and thoughtful decision-making are expected. What you'll be doing Designing, building, and maintaining features across the full stack of an internal trading platform Working primarily with: TypeScript (Node.js & React) Monorepo tooling, GitHub, GitHub Actions Jest, Playwright Redis, MS SQL, WebSockets Docker, Kubernetes Observability tooling (Grafana, Prometheus, SonarQube) Taking end-to-end ownership of features from design through to production Collaborating closely with platform / DevOps engineers on build pipelines, observability, and operational concerns Communicating directly with the client to clarify requirements and propose solutions Contributing to and improving automated testing practices Participating in peer code reviews and helping maintain high engineering standards across the team Using LLM/AI enabled development tools and techniques (with access to the latest OpenAI/Anthropic/etc. models) as part of day-to-day development Qualifications and Requirements 5+ years of professional software development experience 3+ years of hands-on experience with TypeScript, including Node.js and React Strong experience building and maintaining production systems Solid understanding of DevOps and operational concerns (logging, metrics, automation) Comfortable working in a senior, autonomous engineering team Strong communication skills and fluency in English Flexible working location (remote, London office, or Porto office) Nice to have Experience with functional programming concepts or languages (e.g. OCaml, Haskell) Prior experience in trading, finance, or other real-time systems Benefits 5 days per year dedicated to training £1,000 annual training allowance (up to 50% usable for home workstation equipment) Company equipment and onboarding kit In-person team events every 3 months Annual bonus (company and personal performance dependent) Stock option plan Birthday off Generous employee referral programme About Applied Blockchain Applied Blockchain is an innovative applications development company based in London and Porto, specialising in complex, high-assurance systems using distributed technologies and advanced cryptography. We value pragmatic engineering, clear thinking, and building systems that last.
Senior Developer, Full Stack (Next.js, React Native) I'm working with a fast-paced, tech-focused, global technology platform that's undergoing a multi-year transformation program to revolutionize its B2C services. Backed by substantial investment and part of a financially stable group, this company is embarking on a multi-year transformation program, making now the perfect time to join their journey. Location: Hybrid - 2-3 days per week in London Salary: £80,000 - £85,000 Type: Full-Time, Permanent Why This Role? Global Impact: Operating in key markets across the UK, US, Australia, and Europe, with significant backing. Exciting Transformation: Recently redesigned their platform. Join at the start of an ambitious growth phase, a cutting-edge, automation-first approach. Culture of Innovation: Work in a fast-paced, start-up-like environment with a strong focus on employee wellbeing and collaboration. What you will do Develop and maintain web applications that serve global marketplaces. Creating B2C/B2B experience on their web application. Cross functional collaboration to design and implement user-friendly interfaces. Optimizing application performance and ensure responsiveness across various devices. Working with overseas internal development team for knowledge transfer, reviewing code to help and guide other engineers. Ensuring best practises working in an Agile/Scrum/Kanban environment. Requirements Proficiency in React, React Native, and Next.js is a strongly required. Proficiency in Frontend technology i.e. Javascript, Typescript, HTML, and CSS. Familiar with RESTful APIs and GraphQL Experience with Backend such as Python and mySQL or similar. Experience architecting web applications and supporting underlying CI/CD platforms. Consider the reusability of code, components, and module development while writing code. Experience mentoring junior engineers. Understands testing such as Vitest, React Testing Library and Playwright. Experience working in AWS. You have a Start-up mentality.
03/10/2025
Full time
Senior Developer, Full Stack (Next.js, React Native) I'm working with a fast-paced, tech-focused, global technology platform that's undergoing a multi-year transformation program to revolutionize its B2C services. Backed by substantial investment and part of a financially stable group, this company is embarking on a multi-year transformation program, making now the perfect time to join their journey. Location: Hybrid - 2-3 days per week in London Salary: £80,000 - £85,000 Type: Full-Time, Permanent Why This Role? Global Impact: Operating in key markets across the UK, US, Australia, and Europe, with significant backing. Exciting Transformation: Recently redesigned their platform. Join at the start of an ambitious growth phase, a cutting-edge, automation-first approach. Culture of Innovation: Work in a fast-paced, start-up-like environment with a strong focus on employee wellbeing and collaboration. What you will do Develop and maintain web applications that serve global marketplaces. Creating B2C/B2B experience on their web application. Cross functional collaboration to design and implement user-friendly interfaces. Optimizing application performance and ensure responsiveness across various devices. Working with overseas internal development team for knowledge transfer, reviewing code to help and guide other engineers. Ensuring best practises working in an Agile/Scrum/Kanban environment. Requirements Proficiency in React, React Native, and Next.js is a strongly required. Proficiency in Frontend technology i.e. Javascript, Typescript, HTML, and CSS. Familiar with RESTful APIs and GraphQL Experience with Backend such as Python and mySQL or similar. Experience architecting web applications and supporting underlying CI/CD platforms. Consider the reusability of code, components, and module development while writing code. Experience mentoring junior engineers. Understands testing such as Vitest, React Testing Library and Playwright. Experience working in AWS. You have a Start-up mentality.
Senior Software Developer in Test Based at client locations, working remotely, or based in our Godalming or Milton Keynes offices. Salary Negotiable, DoE, plus company benefits. About Us Triad Group Plc is an award-winning digital, data, and solutions consultancy with over 35 years' experience primarily serving the UK public sector and central government. We deliver high-quality solutions that make a real difference to users, citizens and consumers. At Triad, collaboration thrives, knowledge is shared, and every voice matters. Our close-knit, supportive culture ensures you're valued from day one. Whether working with cutting-edge tech or shaping strategy for national-scale projects, you'll be trusted, challenged, and empowered to grow. We nurture learning through communities of practice and encourage creativity, autonomy, and innovation. If you're passionate about solving meaningful problems with smart and passionate people, Triad could be the place for you. Glassdoor score of 4.7 96% of our staff would recommend Triad to a friend 100% CEO approval See for yourself some of the work that makes us all so proud: Helping law enforcement with secure intelligence systems that keep the UK safe Supporting the UK's national meteorological service in leveraging supercomputers for next-level weather forecasting Assisting the British government department that is responsible for the safety of consumer products, with systems to track unsafe products Powering systems that help the government monitor and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from commercial transport Role Summary We are seeking an experienced Software Developer in Test to lead the development and implementation of robust test automation frameworks. This role is ideal for a self-driven individual with a strong background in Playwright, Cypress, and Selenium WebDriver, and the ability to work independently from the ground up. You will play a key role in ensuring the quality, accessibility, performance, and security of software products through comprehensive automated testing strategies. Working closely with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment, you'll be instrumental in driving continuous improvement in test practices and delivering high-quality solutions. Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement test automation strategies using Playwright, Cypress, and Selenium WebDriver. Build and maintain test automation frameworks from scratch to support robust, scalable testing. Design, execute, and maintain automated test scripts covering functional, accessibility, performance, and security aspects. Collaborate with developers, product managers, and stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure complete test coverage. Identify and prioritise test cases suitable for automation, aligned with both functional and non-functional needs. Continuously refine automation frameworks and testing processes to boost efficiency and quality. Conduct root cause analysis of defects and collaborate with development teams to ensure prompt resolution. Actively participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives. Create and maintain documentation for test plans, test cases, and results to promote transparency and knowledge sharing. Skills and Experience: Proven experience in test automation using Playwright, Cypress, and Selenium WebDriver. Some coding in Java or C# may be required so Java or C# skills would be highly desirable. Familiarity with public sector projects and compliance requirements is highly desirable. Previous experience working in a consultancy environment is beneficial. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team oriented environment. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail. Self-motivated and adaptable, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Qualifications & Certifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. 5+ years of professional experience in Quality Assurance Engineering. Due to the nature of this position, you must be willing and eligible to achieve a minimum of SC clearance. To be eligible, you must have been a resident in the UK for a minimum of 5 years and have the right to work in the UK. Triad's Commitment to You As a growing and ambitious company, Triad prioritises your development and well-being: Continuous Training & Development: Access to top-rated Udemy Business courses. Work Environment: Collaborative, creative, and free from discrimination. Benefits: 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays. Matched pension contributions (5%). Private healthcare with Bupa. Gym membership support or Lakeshore Fitness access. Perkbox membership. Cycle-to-work scheme. What Our Colleagues Have to Say Please see for yourself on Glass Door and our "Day in the Life" videos at the bottom of our Careers Page Our Selection Process After applying for the role, our in-house talent team will contact you to discuss Triad and the position. If shortlisted, you will be invited for: A Technical online test - circa 30 minutes A Technical interview session with our senior team members An interview with our CTO, including a career review and cultural fit assessment We aim to complete interviews and progress candidates to offer stage within 2-3 weeks of the initial conversation. Other information If this role is of interest to you or you would like further information, please contact Ben Fowler and submit your application now! Triad is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion, or belief. We are proud that our recruitment process has been recognised as inclusive and accessible to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for any role. We are a signatory on the Tech Talent Charter that aims to bring industries and organisations together to drive greater inclusion and diversity in technology roles, in addition, as a Disability Confident Leader.
02/10/2025
Full time
Senior Software Developer in Test Based at client locations, working remotely, or based in our Godalming or Milton Keynes offices. Salary Negotiable, DoE, plus company benefits. About Us Triad Group Plc is an award-winning digital, data, and solutions consultancy with over 35 years' experience primarily serving the UK public sector and central government. We deliver high-quality solutions that make a real difference to users, citizens and consumers. At Triad, collaboration thrives, knowledge is shared, and every voice matters. Our close-knit, supportive culture ensures you're valued from day one. Whether working with cutting-edge tech or shaping strategy for national-scale projects, you'll be trusted, challenged, and empowered to grow. We nurture learning through communities of practice and encourage creativity, autonomy, and innovation. If you're passionate about solving meaningful problems with smart and passionate people, Triad could be the place for you. Glassdoor score of 4.7 96% of our staff would recommend Triad to a friend 100% CEO approval See for yourself some of the work that makes us all so proud: Helping law enforcement with secure intelligence systems that keep the UK safe Supporting the UK's national meteorological service in leveraging supercomputers for next-level weather forecasting Assisting the British government department that is responsible for the safety of consumer products, with systems to track unsafe products Powering systems that help the government monitor and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from commercial transport Role Summary We are seeking an experienced Software Developer in Test to lead the development and implementation of robust test automation frameworks. This role is ideal for a self-driven individual with a strong background in Playwright, Cypress, and Selenium WebDriver, and the ability to work independently from the ground up. You will play a key role in ensuring the quality, accessibility, performance, and security of software products through comprehensive automated testing strategies. Working closely with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment, you'll be instrumental in driving continuous improvement in test practices and delivering high-quality solutions. Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement test automation strategies using Playwright, Cypress, and Selenium WebDriver. Build and maintain test automation frameworks from scratch to support robust, scalable testing. Design, execute, and maintain automated test scripts covering functional, accessibility, performance, and security aspects. Collaborate with developers, product managers, and stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure complete test coverage. Identify and prioritise test cases suitable for automation, aligned with both functional and non-functional needs. Continuously refine automation frameworks and testing processes to boost efficiency and quality. Conduct root cause analysis of defects and collaborate with development teams to ensure prompt resolution. Actively participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives. Create and maintain documentation for test plans, test cases, and results to promote transparency and knowledge sharing. Skills and Experience: Proven experience in test automation using Playwright, Cypress, and Selenium WebDriver. Some coding in Java or C# may be required so Java or C# skills would be highly desirable. Familiarity with public sector projects and compliance requirements is highly desirable. Previous experience working in a consultancy environment is beneficial. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team oriented environment. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail. Self-motivated and adaptable, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Qualifications & Certifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. 5+ years of professional experience in Quality Assurance Engineering. Due to the nature of this position, you must be willing and eligible to achieve a minimum of SC clearance. To be eligible, you must have been a resident in the UK for a minimum of 5 years and have the right to work in the UK. Triad's Commitment to You As a growing and ambitious company, Triad prioritises your development and well-being: Continuous Training & Development: Access to top-rated Udemy Business courses. Work Environment: Collaborative, creative, and free from discrimination. Benefits: 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays. Matched pension contributions (5%). Private healthcare with Bupa. Gym membership support or Lakeshore Fitness access. Perkbox membership. Cycle-to-work scheme. What Our Colleagues Have to Say Please see for yourself on Glass Door and our "Day in the Life" videos at the bottom of our Careers Page Our Selection Process After applying for the role, our in-house talent team will contact you to discuss Triad and the position. If shortlisted, you will be invited for: A Technical online test - circa 30 minutes A Technical interview session with our senior team members An interview with our CTO, including a career review and cultural fit assessment We aim to complete interviews and progress candidates to offer stage within 2-3 weeks of the initial conversation. Other information If this role is of interest to you or you would like further information, please contact Ben Fowler and submit your application now! Triad is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion, or belief. We are proud that our recruitment process has been recognised as inclusive and accessible to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for any role. We are a signatory on the Tech Talent Charter that aims to bring industries and organisations together to drive greater inclusion and diversity in technology roles, in addition, as a Disability Confident Leader.
TypeScript developer (Frontend) - Senior - Contract - London/Hybrid - £430pd Inside IR35 12 months £430pd Inside IR35 1 day per week on site in London We are looking for a highly skilled TypeScript Developer to join our team and play a pivotal role in the implementation of a new project. You will be instrumental in shaping our shift-left testing strategy, ensuring quality and resilience are Embedded from the very beginning of development. With strong expertise in Next.js, you will work across the stack-from building modern, performant Front End experiences to designing and integrating APIs and microservices. You will take ownership of delivering secure, scalable, testable, and maintainable solutions that meet the highest engineering standards. Key Responsibilities: Design, build, and maintain full-stack applications using TypeScript, Next.js, Node.js, and React. Champion the shift-left approach by embedding quality early in the SDLC, writing unit, integration, and end-to-end tests alongside feature development. Implement and maintain automated test suites using Playwright, Jest, and React Testing Library to ensure reliability and regression coverage. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (UX/UI designers, product owners, QA, DevOps) to deliver well-scoped, high-quality features. Contribute to system architecture discussions, ensuring scalability, security, and performance. Build reusable components, libraries, and utilities to accelerate development across the team. Participate in code reviews, ensuring adherence to best practices, coding standards, and security guidelines. Work closely with DevOps to enhance CI/CD pipelines, enabling continuous integration, test automation, and smooth deployments. Monitor application performance and troubleshoot issues across the stack, proactively improving system resilience. Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging tools in TypeScript, Next.js, and test automation to continuously raise the bar of engineering excellence. Required Skills and Experience: Proven professional experience in Front End software development. Next.js (v14+) Gitlab pipelines Broad knowledge & practical expertise in Front End technologies including JavaScript, TypeScript, React, and Node.js. Strong understanding of Advanced Typescript concepts (eg Generics, Mapped & Utility types etc.) Knowledge of REST APIs and tools for testing API endpoints. Understanding of Agile software development methodologies and shift-left testing practices. Required experience in Design & developing automated tests for Front End and Back End services using TypeScript and modern test frameworks (Playwright, React-test library). Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Computer science, software engineering, or relevant technical background required. Desirable: Experience with maintaining mono-repo (eg Nx, Lerna or Turborepo) Familiarity with containerised environments (eg Docker, Kubernetes). Exposure to monitoring and observability tools (eg DataDog, Grafana). Experience in performance or accessibility testing (eg Playwright Lighthouse)
02/10/2025
Contractor
TypeScript developer (Frontend) - Senior - Contract - London/Hybrid - £430pd Inside IR35 12 months £430pd Inside IR35 1 day per week on site in London We are looking for a highly skilled TypeScript Developer to join our team and play a pivotal role in the implementation of a new project. You will be instrumental in shaping our shift-left testing strategy, ensuring quality and resilience are Embedded from the very beginning of development. With strong expertise in Next.js, you will work across the stack-from building modern, performant Front End experiences to designing and integrating APIs and microservices. You will take ownership of delivering secure, scalable, testable, and maintainable solutions that meet the highest engineering standards. Key Responsibilities: Design, build, and maintain full-stack applications using TypeScript, Next.js, Node.js, and React. Champion the shift-left approach by embedding quality early in the SDLC, writing unit, integration, and end-to-end tests alongside feature development. Implement and maintain automated test suites using Playwright, Jest, and React Testing Library to ensure reliability and regression coverage. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (UX/UI designers, product owners, QA, DevOps) to deliver well-scoped, high-quality features. Contribute to system architecture discussions, ensuring scalability, security, and performance. Build reusable components, libraries, and utilities to accelerate development across the team. Participate in code reviews, ensuring adherence to best practices, coding standards, and security guidelines. Work closely with DevOps to enhance CI/CD pipelines, enabling continuous integration, test automation, and smooth deployments. Monitor application performance and troubleshoot issues across the stack, proactively improving system resilience. Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging tools in TypeScript, Next.js, and test automation to continuously raise the bar of engineering excellence. Required Skills and Experience: Proven professional experience in Front End software development. Next.js (v14+) Gitlab pipelines Broad knowledge & practical expertise in Front End technologies including JavaScript, TypeScript, React, and Node.js. Strong understanding of Advanced Typescript concepts (eg Generics, Mapped & Utility types etc.) Knowledge of REST APIs and tools for testing API endpoints. Understanding of Agile software development methodologies and shift-left testing practices. Required experience in Design & developing automated tests for Front End and Back End services using TypeScript and modern test frameworks (Playwright, React-test library). Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Computer science, software engineering, or relevant technical background required. Desirable: Experience with maintaining mono-repo (eg Nx, Lerna or Turborepo) Familiarity with containerised environments (eg Docker, Kubernetes). Exposure to monitoring and observability tools (eg DataDog, Grafana). Experience in performance or accessibility testing (eg Playwright Lighthouse)
Are you a skilled Automation Test Engineer eager to make a real impact on quality? Looking for an opportunity to join a rapidly growing company? If so, read on. We are seeking a Senior Automation Test Engineer to help reshape and scale the test function within our client's Exeter-based team. In this role, you will take ownership of designing, implementing, and maintaining automated test solutions across web and mobile platforms. You'll work closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure high-quality releases, while driving best practices in automation and quality assurance. As a Senior Automation Test Engineer, you will: Design and execute automated test suites for functional, regression, and performance testing Work with modern JavaScript testing frameworks (Playwright or Cypress) Carry out thorough API testing using Postman Contribute to release management with strong documentation and reporting Collaborate in a cross-functional team environment, sharing insights and driving continuous improvement What we're looking for: Proven experience in a senior QA or automation testing role Strong hands-on experience with test automation frameworks (Playwright or Cypress). Solid knowledge of API testing tools ISTQB Certification (or equivalent) As a Senior Automation Test Engineer, you will have strong communication skills and a keen eye for detail. A passion for technology is also key.
02/10/2025
Full time
Are you a skilled Automation Test Engineer eager to make a real impact on quality? Looking for an opportunity to join a rapidly growing company? If so, read on. We are seeking a Senior Automation Test Engineer to help reshape and scale the test function within our client's Exeter-based team. In this role, you will take ownership of designing, implementing, and maintaining automated test solutions across web and mobile platforms. You'll work closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure high-quality releases, while driving best practices in automation and quality assurance. As a Senior Automation Test Engineer, you will: Design and execute automated test suites for functional, regression, and performance testing Work with modern JavaScript testing frameworks (Playwright or Cypress) Carry out thorough API testing using Postman Contribute to release management with strong documentation and reporting Collaborate in a cross-functional team environment, sharing insights and driving continuous improvement What we're looking for: Proven experience in a senior QA or automation testing role Strong hands-on experience with test automation frameworks (Playwright or Cypress). Solid knowledge of API testing tools ISTQB Certification (or equivalent) As a Senior Automation Test Engineer, you will have strong communication skills and a keen eye for detail. A passion for technology is also key.
Company Description
Genomics England partners with the NHS to provide whole genome sequencing diagnostics. We also equip researchers to find the causes of disease and develop new treatments – with patients and participants at the heart of it all.
Our mission is to continue refining, scaling, and evolving our ability to enable others to deliver genomic healthcare and conduct genomic research.
We are accelerating our impact and working with patients, doctors, scientists, government and industry to improve genomic testing, and help researchers access the health data and technology they need to make new medical discoveries and create more effective, targeted medicines for everybody.
Job Description
Are you passionate about solving complex quality-assurance challenges with test-automation throughout the SDLC, and at all levels of the test pyramid? As a Senior QA Engineer in the new Test Enablement team, you'll have the opportunity to work with your peers in product teams to help them solve their quality-assurance challenges.
You will build reusable testing tools and automation, help to make strategic tooling choices, establish quality-assurance Golden Paths, and work towards maturing our testing practices across the organisation. You will look at the big picture problems that come with testing complex, distributed applications in a regulated industry, and you will work to improve the reliability and speed of our software delivery through accelerated and optimised testing.
In this role, you’ll work in partnership with engineers in product squads to test and evolve common solutions. You will experiment with alternative strategies for solving problems and use data and analysis to make decisions. You will be highly confident engaging with subject matter experts and engineering leadership. You will be a curious and engaged listener, seeking to understand the root cause of testing challenges, but you will also be confident in challenging assumptions and promoting best practice. You will be actively tracking the latest developments in testing tools and techniques, always looking to learn and to bring new ideas to the business. You are confident engaging with a range of stakeholders to understand organisational needs and bring them back to the team for consideration.
Everyday responsibilities include:
Work with the rest of the Test Enablement team to identify areas of greatest need where the team can have the greatest impact
Collaborate with QA engineers in product squads to help them raise the bar in their testing practices
Explore different approaches to testing challenges, explore options and be able to identify the strengths and weaknesses of them
Create templates, tools and Golden Paths that encapsulate best practice for use deployment the organisation
Act as a trusted mentor, coach and guide to your colleagues in the team and beyond
Lead on key decisions in a collaborative and inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives
Advocate for the need to rethink and improve Quality Assurance to better serve the needs of the business and improve speed and reliability of releasesEssential skills and experience:
Python
Java
Selenium WebDriver
Unit Test frameworks (e.g. Pytest)
API testing (e.g. REST-assured, Postman)
BDD frameworks (e.g. Cucumber, Pytest-bdd, Behave)
Agile testing
CI/CD tools (GitLab/Jenkins)
Load/Performance testing (e.g. JMeter, Locust)
Experience of Test Process Improvement and Test StrategyDesirable skills and experience:
Other UI testing tools (e.g. Playwright, Cypress)
Contract testing (e.g. PACT)
Mock APIs (e.g. WireMock)
Browser compatibility tools (e.g. BrowserStack)
Test management tools (e.g. Jira X-ray)
Accessibility testing tools (e.g. Axe-core)
Security testing tools (e.g. Snyk, OWASP Zap)
AWS
Experience working in a regulated environment
Qualifications
Only relevant work experience - no particular qualifications are required
Additional Information
Salary from: £55,500
Being an integral part of such a meaningful mission is extremely rewarding in itself, but in order to support our people, we’re continually improving our benefits package. We pride ourselves on investing in our people and supporting them to achieve their career goals, as well as offering a benefits package including:
Generous Leave: 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, additional leave for long service, and the option to apply for up to 30 days of remote working abroad annually (approval required).
Family-Friendly: Blended working arrangements, flexible working, enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave benefits.
Pension & Financial: Defined contribution pension (Genomics England double-matches up to 10%, however you can contribute more if you wish), Life Assurance (3x salary), and a Give As You Earn scheme.
Learning & Development: Individual learning budgets, support for training and certifications, and reimbursement for one annual professional subscription (approval required).
Recognition & Rewards: Employee recognition programme and referral scheme.
Health & Wellbeing: Subsidised gym membership, a free Headspace account, and access to an Employee Assistance Programme, eye tests, flu jabs.Equal opportunities and our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace
Genomics England is actively committed to providing and supporting an inclusive environment that promotes equity, diversity and inclusion best practice both within our community and in any other area where we have influence. We are proud of our diverse community where everyone can come to work and feel welcomed and treated with respect regardless of any disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, or social background.
Genomics England’s policies of non-discrimination and equity and will be applied fairly to all people, regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, being pregnant or recently becoming a parent, race, religion or beliefs, sex or sexual orientation, length of service, whether full or part-time or employed under a permanent or a fixed-term contract or any other relevant factor.
Genomics England does not tolerate any form of discrimination, harassment, victimisation or bullying at work. Such behaviour is contrary to
01/06/2025
Company Description
Genomics England partners with the NHS to provide whole genome sequencing diagnostics. We also equip researchers to find the causes of disease and develop new treatments – with patients and participants at the heart of it all.
Our mission is to continue refining, scaling, and evolving our ability to enable others to deliver genomic healthcare and conduct genomic research.
We are accelerating our impact and working with patients, doctors, scientists, government and industry to improve genomic testing, and help researchers access the health data and technology they need to make new medical discoveries and create more effective, targeted medicines for everybody.
Job Description
Are you passionate about solving complex quality-assurance challenges with test-automation throughout the SDLC, and at all levels of the test pyramid? As a Senior QA Engineer in the new Test Enablement team, you'll have the opportunity to work with your peers in product teams to help them solve their quality-assurance challenges.
You will build reusable testing tools and automation, help to make strategic tooling choices, establish quality-assurance Golden Paths, and work towards maturing our testing practices across the organisation. You will look at the big picture problems that come with testing complex, distributed applications in a regulated industry, and you will work to improve the reliability and speed of our software delivery through accelerated and optimised testing.
In this role, you’ll work in partnership with engineers in product squads to test and evolve common solutions. You will experiment with alternative strategies for solving problems and use data and analysis to make decisions. You will be highly confident engaging with subject matter experts and engineering leadership. You will be a curious and engaged listener, seeking to understand the root cause of testing challenges, but you will also be confident in challenging assumptions and promoting best practice. You will be actively tracking the latest developments in testing tools and techniques, always looking to learn and to bring new ideas to the business. You are confident engaging with a range of stakeholders to understand organisational needs and bring them back to the team for consideration.
Everyday responsibilities include:
Work with the rest of the Test Enablement team to identify areas of greatest need where the team can have the greatest impact
Collaborate with QA engineers in product squads to help them raise the bar in their testing practices
Explore different approaches to testing challenges, explore options and be able to identify the strengths and weaknesses of them
Create templates, tools and Golden Paths that encapsulate best practice for use deployment the organisation
Act as a trusted mentor, coach and guide to your colleagues in the team and beyond
Lead on key decisions in a collaborative and inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives
Advocate for the need to rethink and improve Quality Assurance to better serve the needs of the business and improve speed and reliability of releasesEssential skills and experience:
Python
Java
Selenium WebDriver
Unit Test frameworks (e.g. Pytest)
API testing (e.g. REST-assured, Postman)
BDD frameworks (e.g. Cucumber, Pytest-bdd, Behave)
Agile testing
CI/CD tools (GitLab/Jenkins)
Load/Performance testing (e.g. JMeter, Locust)
Experience of Test Process Improvement and Test StrategyDesirable skills and experience:
Other UI testing tools (e.g. Playwright, Cypress)
Contract testing (e.g. PACT)
Mock APIs (e.g. WireMock)
Browser compatibility tools (e.g. BrowserStack)
Test management tools (e.g. Jira X-ray)
Accessibility testing tools (e.g. Axe-core)
Security testing tools (e.g. Snyk, OWASP Zap)
AWS
Experience working in a regulated environment
Qualifications
Only relevant work experience - no particular qualifications are required
Additional Information
Salary from: £55,500
Being an integral part of such a meaningful mission is extremely rewarding in itself, but in order to support our people, we’re continually improving our benefits package. We pride ourselves on investing in our people and supporting them to achieve their career goals, as well as offering a benefits package including:
Generous Leave: 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, additional leave for long service, and the option to apply for up to 30 days of remote working abroad annually (approval required).
Family-Friendly: Blended working arrangements, flexible working, enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave benefits.
Pension & Financial: Defined contribution pension (Genomics England double-matches up to 10%, however you can contribute more if you wish), Life Assurance (3x salary), and a Give As You Earn scheme.
Learning & Development: Individual learning budgets, support for training and certifications, and reimbursement for one annual professional subscription (approval required).
Recognition & Rewards: Employee recognition programme and referral scheme.
Health & Wellbeing: Subsidised gym membership, a free Headspace account, and access to an Employee Assistance Programme, eye tests, flu jabs.Equal opportunities and our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace
Genomics England is actively committed to providing and supporting an inclusive environment that promotes equity, diversity and inclusion best practice both within our community and in any other area where we have influence. We are proud of our diverse community where everyone can come to work and feel welcomed and treated with respect regardless of any disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, or social background.
Genomics England’s policies of non-discrimination and equity and will be applied fairly to all people, regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, being pregnant or recently becoming a parent, race, religion or beliefs, sex or sexual orientation, length of service, whether full or part-time or employed under a permanent or a fixed-term contract or any other relevant factor.
Genomics England does not tolerate any form of discrimination, harassment, victimisation or bullying at work. Such behaviour is contrary to
