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Own end-to-end quality outcomes across key retail platforms including POS and Self-Checkout, ensuring reliability, performance, security and resilience across transaction flows. Shape quality strategy and engineering standards for retail technology solutions, influencing architecture, automation frameworks and long-term platform direction. Drive operational excellence by improving testing practices, supporting incident investigation, reducing repeat failures and enhancing platform stability. Lead and mentor engineers through quality best practice, code reviews, automation excellence and knowledge sharing across teams. Champion DevOps and continuous testing practices, supporting automated delivery pipelines, production releases and out-of-hours platform support when required. Requirements Extensive QA engineering experience within retail technology environments, including POS, Self-Checkout, till applications, payments and integrated retail ecosystems. Strong expertise designing and maintaining automated testing frameworks, including BDD and data-driven automation approaches using tools such as Selenium, Playwright and TestComplete. Proven experience with API testing and service virtualisation using tools such as Postman and Rest-Assured, alongside strong programming skills in Java or JavaScript. Strong understanding of cloud platforms, observability, CI/CD practices and monitoring tools such as Azure, GitHub Actions and Dynatrace. A passion for quality engineering, problem-solving and mentoring others, combined with experience working in Agile delivery environments and supporting production releases. Core Competencies Demonstrates extensive QA engineering expertise in retail technology, focusing on automated testing frameworks, API testing, and operational excellence. Proven ability to lead teams, mentor engineers, and implement quality strategies within Agile environments. Highest-signal resume keywords QA Engineering Experience Automated Testing Frameworks API Testing Cloud Platforms DevOps Practices ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Automated Testing API Testing Java JavaScript BDD Data-Driven Automation Service Virtualization Incident Investigation Quality Assurance Testing Practices Soft Skills Problem-Solving Mentoring Collaboration Leadership Industry Keywords Retail Technology POS Self-Checkout Integrated Retail Ecosystems Agile Delivery Tools & Technologies Selenium Playwright TestComplete Postman Rest-Assured Azure GitHub Actions Dynatrace

Capabilities Digital and Data Office Setup Hybrid Job ID Playing in picture-in-picture Playing in picture-in-picture (opens a new window) Like Add to Watch Later At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. Your impact Are you ready to take your quality assurance expertise to the next level? At Jacobs, we're seeking a Senior QA Engineer to join our growing UK Digital & Data team. This is your chance to lead the charge in delivering high-quality digital solutions across sectors such as water, transportation, defence, and government, ensuring the reliability and performance of critical systems. As a Senior QA Engineer,you'llplay a pivotal role in shaping testing strategies, driving automation, and mentoring junior team members. Working within multidisciplinary agile teams,you'llcollaborate with developers, product specialists, and stakeholders to champion quality throughout the software development lifecycle. This is an opportunity to influence technical delivery and grow yourexpertisein modern automation frameworks, cloud technologies, and continuous delivery practices. What you'll do: Lead the design, development, and maintenance of automated and manual test solutions. Define testing requirements and acceptance criteria in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Conduct functional, regression, integration, and non-functional testing activities. Mentor junior QA engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing within the wider engineering community. Here's what you'll need Proven experience with automation frameworks like Cypress, Selenium, or Cucumber. Strong knowledge of CI/CD tools, functional testing techniques, and defect tracking systems. Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a collaborative environment. Join us at Jacobs, wherewe're not just solving today's challenges but shaping the future of digital delivery for a connected world. Other info This role is subject to UK Security Vetting at SC (security check)level. Applicants must be willing to undergo the appropriate security clearance process if not already cleared. If you're successful in your application, we'll ask you to undergo the relevant vetting process to achieve SC/DV clearance. You can find out more about vettinghere . Any offer of employment will be conditional upon satisfactory completion of the relevant clearance process. This is a full time, permanent, hybrid (2-3 days/week) role, with occasional business travel across the UK. Full time employment at Jacobs is based on a 40 hour working week. We place a strong emphasis on work life balance and flexibility, and flexi-time is available. We offer an excellent and wide range of employee benefits including comprehensive Health Cover, Life Assurance, Income Protection, holiday buy/sell scheme, and a variety of wellbeing, family, parental and fertility support offerings, along with an enhanced contribution pension scheme. More company details and info below: Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You'll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you'll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals - all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs . We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging.Find out more about ourJacobs Employee Networks here . Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. For greater online accessibility please visit to view and access our roles. As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role. We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work. Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .

Swansea, United Kingdom Posted on 28/05/2026 Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award winning digital consultancy whose work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. We deliver impactful technology solutions across UK government departments, working at the forefront of user centred design, agile delivery, and scalable digital services that genuinely make a difference. Visa sponsorship available for eligible candidates. Strong focus on work life balance with a flexible hybrid model (3 days onsite). Be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary agile environment alongside civil servants and industry experts. Based in Swansea, South Wales - three days per week on site. Role Overview We are looking for a Test Lead/Test Manager to own and shape the quality strategy for digital services delivered to a UK government client. You will lead testing across one or more multi disciplinary teams operating in a hybrid estate of modern cloud native services and established Legacy platforms, including Mainframe integrations. This role combines hands on test leadership with strategic quality ownership. You will operate within structured and governed environments where reliability, security, accessibility, and compliance are critical to service success, and you will be a key voice in go/no go release decisions. Key Responsibilities Define and own the overall test strategy and approach across services built in Java Spring Boot, AWS Serverless (Lambda/Node.js), Ruby on Rails with React, and Legacy Mainframe systems Lead, mentor, and coach testers working within one or more multi disciplinary teams (MTD) Plan and coordinate functional, integration, regression, performance, accessibility, and security testing across the delivery lifecycle Establish quality metrics, reporting, and dashboards to give delivery and government stakeholders clear visibility of risk Drive a shift left approach, embedding testing into design, refinement, and CI/CD pipelines Own end to end test environments, test data strategy, and integration testing across modern and Legacy components Lead defect triage, root cause analysis, and quality improvement initiatives Contribute to release planning, go/no go decisions, and operational acceptance criteria for live services Ensure services meet WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards, GDS service standards, and security assurance requirements Engage with security, architecture, product, and delivery leads to balance quality, risk, and pace Qualifications Strong experience leading testing across complex, multi team digital programmes Demonstrable experience defining test strategies that span modern (microservice, serverless, web) and Legacy (mainframe, monolithic) systems Hands on experience with test automation frameworks across API, UI, and service layers (eg RestAssured, Postman/Newman, Cypress, Playwright, Selenium, JUnit, Jest) Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitLab CI) Strong understanding of non functional testing including performance, resilience, and security testing approaches Solid grasp of accessibility testing (WCAG 2.2) and assistive technology validation Experience with test management and defect tracking tools (eg Jira, Zephyr, TestRail, Azure DevOps) Experience leading testers in Agile or hybrid delivery models (Scrum, Kanban) Experience working in regulated, security conscious, or high assurance environments Excellent communication skills and the ability to articulate quality risk to senior stakeholders Experience delivering testing within a UK public sector or government context Familiarity with GDS service standards, the Technology Code of Practice, and the GOV.UK Design System Experience testing Mainframe integrations or coordinating testing across Legacy modernisation programmes Experience supporting services through GDS Alpha, Beta, and Live assessments ISTQB Advanced, ISTQB Test Manager, or equivalent professional certification Experience with contract testing (eg Pact) and chaos/resilience testing tooling Experience building or scaling testing communities of practice What we offer Competitive salary with annual review Company pension scheme Generous annual leave entitlement Critical illness cover Relocation support of £3,000 - £5,000 Visa sponsorship for eligible candidates Access to learning and development resources A supportive, inclusive working environment Scrumconnect Consulting is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation.

About Us the company is an engineering consultancy bridging Quality Engineering, Cloud Platforms and Developer Experience. We help enterprises reliably bring high-impact digital products to market faster, cheaper, and safer, working with technology leaders facing complex business challenges. We take as much pride in our people, culture and work life balance as we do in making better software. We're not just making better software. We're making the making of software better. Collaborative, entrepreneurial and dedicated to problem solving, we bring the step change our customer need to sustain innovation. Our values challenge us to do the best we can for the company, our customers and most importantly our team. This is an opportunity for you to build the organisation from the ground up, use your voice to drive change and help transform organisations and problem domains. We work in a hybrid way, with two days a week onsite in our Hatton Garden office. Role At the company, we are looking for an SDET Engineer who is passionate about quality and brings hands on experience across API and UI automation. You will work alongside engineering and data teams to build robust test frameworks, integrate them into CI/CD pipelines, and improve automation standards. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and maintain API and UI automation frameworks using Python or Java/TypeScript. Test and validate RESTful APIs and backend microservices for correctness, reliability, and performance. Build and maintain automated regression suites, including consumer driven contract tests (e.g., Pact). Automate validation for AI driven services, data pipelines, and ETL transformations. Integrate test suites into CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or GitLab CI. Work with data and engineering teams to validate data intensive systems and integration layers. Contribute to framework improvements and support peers in adopting automation best practices. Required Experience Experienced SDET (circa 5+ years) with a strong automation background. Proficiency in Python or Java/TypeScript for test automation. Experience with API testing tools such as PyTest, Requests, RestAssured, or Robot Framework. Familiarity with UI automation using Selenium/WebDriver or equivalent. Exposure to consumer driven contract testing (Pact or similar). Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, Git, and containerised environments (Docker). Understanding of test design, debugging, and failure analysis. Some exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Desirable Experience Experience testing AI services, LLMs, or Agentic AI workflows. Hands on with performance or load testing tools (JMeter, Gatling). Familiarity with Kubernetes, Terraform, or Infrastructure as Code. Exposure to data validation, ETL pipelines, or batch processing systems. At the company, we believe diverse perspectives lead to better outcomes, and inclusion creates the conditions for everyone to thrive. We are proud to have built a family friendly working environment and have many employees who have caring responsibilities alongside work. We welcome applications from people who require flexibility and will be happy to discuss needs on an individual basis. We are committed to fostering a culture where all team members feel respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work. We celebrate individuality and our differences and understand that some differences may mean that you require changes made to the interview process. We are happy to cater to your needs to make the interview accessible, if this is something you require please let us know by emailing us at

Swansea, United Kingdom Posted on 28/05/2026 About Scrumconnect Consulting Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy whose work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. We deliver impactful technology solutions across UK government departments, working at the forefront of user centred design, agile delivery, and scalable digital services that genuinely make a difference. Location: Swansea (with a regular expectation of 60% on site attendance). Strong focus on work life balance with a flexible hybrid model (3 days onsite). Be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary agile environment alongside civil servants and industry experts. Based in Swansea, South Wales - three days per week on site. About the Role We are seeking a technically deep, automation first Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to embed within a blended digital delivery squad of civil servants and supplier staff. In this role, you will design, build, maintain, and continuously improve the automated test frameworks and quality engineering practices that underpin high volume, citizen facing digital services handling billions of interactions annually. You will own the full testing lifecycle from strategic planning through to continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipeline integration. Working alongside software engineers, architects, and product owners, you will ensure that quality is built in from the start, rather than bolted on at the end. You will be expected to code in the languages used across our modern tech stack and maintain a strong grasp of API, performance, security, and accessibility testing. Key Responsibilities Framework Development: Design, build, and maintain automated test frameworks covering functional, regression, API, integration, performance, and security testing. Pipeline Integration: Embed automated tests within CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins or GitHub Actions) to ensure continuous quality feedback and facilitate fast build cycles. Strategy & Planning: Define and own the test strategy for assigned digital products, ensuring appropriate test coverage across unit, integration, system, performance, and accessibility layers. Specialised Testing: Lead API testing for REST/GraphQL services using tools like RestAssured, Postman, or Karate, and execute performance/load testing using Gatling, k6, or JMeter to validate services at a massive national scale. Accessibility & Security: Conduct rigorous accessibility testing aligned to WCAG 2.2 standards using automated tools (such as axe core or Pa11y) and manual screen reader testing, while embedding security testing practices (e.g., OWASP Top 10, DAST with OWASP ZAP or Burp Suite) within the delivery pipeline in support of secure by design principles. Shift Left Quality: Collaborate closely with software engineers, architects, and business analysts to define clear acceptance criteria, review code for testability, and champion shift left quality practices. Environment & Defect Management: Maintain test environments and test data strategies, manage the defect lifecycle, and produce clear quality dashboards and reports for the team and portfolio management. Government Service Standards: Support formal government service assessments by providing concrete evidence of test coverage, quality metrics, and accessibility compliance. Requirements Public Sector Delivery: Proven experience acting as an SDET or Senior Test Automation Engineer on large scale, cloud hosted digital or government services. Automation Frameworks: Deep, hands on expertise with modern test automation frameworks such as Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, Cucumber/BDD, RestAssured, or Karate. CI/CD & Cloud: Extensive experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions) and interpreting pipeline quality gates, alongside experience with AWS hosted environments and cloud based test execution. Performance & API Testing: Demonstrable experience in API testing (REST/GraphQL) and executing performance testing at a high volume scale. Accessibility & Security Compliance: Strong knowledge of WCAG 2.2 accessibility testing standards and relevant tooling (such as NVDA or JAWS), as well as familiarity with secure testing practices, vulnerability scanning, and DAST tools. Tech Stack Familiarity: Experience testing Java SpringBoot, Ruby on Rails, and AWS Lambda serverless patterns. Certifications: Recognised professional qualifications such as the ISTQB Advanced Level Test Automation Engineer certification. Advanced Testing Principles: Experience with contract testing (e.g., Pact) for microservices and API ecosystems, as well as familiarity with chaos engineering and site reliability testing principles. Tooling Proficiency: Advanced skills in test management tooling such as Jira, Xray, or Zephyr. Government Assessments: Prior experience working in GDS assessed services and actively contributing to service assessment evidence packs within comparable high volume government digital environments. What we offer Competitive salary with annual review Company pension scheme Generous annual leave entitlement Critical illness cover Relocation support of £3,000 - £5,000 Visa sponsorship for eligible candidates Access to learning and development resources A supportive, inclusive working environment Scrumconnect creates next generation digital services through an award winning blend of design, engineering, and artificial intelligence expertise. We specialise in modern software development, data solutions, testing, and strategic design to enable faster delivery, better user experiences, and lower operational costs across the public sector. Our delivery approach is driven by our core values: collaboration, creating value early, integrity, and commitment. We believe we are stronger together, tackling complex problems as one unified team to build intelligent, secure, and scalable platforms. With a proven track record of transforming critical digital services for major government departments including the DVLA, DWP, and HM Courts and Tribunals Service, we focus on turning information into insight, automating complexity, and delivering measurable impact for citizens. How to Apply Please submit your CV to or apply directly through this listing. For an informal conversation about the role, contact Name at contact details . Scrumconnect Consulting is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation.

JOB DESCRIPTION We have an exciting and rewarding opportunity for you to take your software engineering career to the next level. As a Software Engineer III at JPMorganChase within the Commercial & Investment Bank, you serve as a seasoned member of an agile team to design and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. You are responsible for carrying out critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of the firm's business objectives. Job responsibilities Executes software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems Creates secure and high-quality production code and maintains algorithms that run synchronously with appropriate systems Produces architecture and design artifacts for complex applications while being accountable for ensuring design constraints are met by software code development Gathers, analyzes, synthesizes, and develops visualizations and reporting from large, diverse data sets in service of continuous improvement of software applications and systems Proactively identifies hidden problems and patterns in data and uses these insights to drive improvements to coding hygiene and system architecture Contributes to software engineering communities of practice and events that explore new and emerging technologies Leverages enterprise-authorized AI coding assist tools within the work environment to improve code quality, delivery speed, and productivity across complex deliverables (e.g., code generation/refactoring, unit test creation, documentation), while validating outputs through peer review, automated testing, and secure coding standards; contributes learnings and reusable patterns to improve broader team effectiveness. Applies knowledge of tools within the Software Development Life Cycle toolchain, including enterprise-authorized AI-assisted development and automation capabilities, to improve the value realized by automation. Adds to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and applied experience Hands-on practical experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability Proficient in coding in one or more languages Experience or equivalent expertise at troubleshooting, resolving, and maintaining Cucumber / Gherkin, Java, Selenium or a similar tool is required. Functional knowledge of Payments domain and experienced in testing processes in order to define requirements, document user stories and test scripts through to test execution. Experienced in using Business Driven Development / Test Driven Development test methodology or test case automation. Experience in developing, debugging, and maintaining code in a large corporate environment with one or more modern programming languages and database querying languages. Expertise in Agile project delivery methodology and skills to learn and work with evolving methodologies Overall knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle Hands-on experience using enterprise-authorized AI-assisted software development tools within the work environment (e.g., for coding, test creation, troubleshooting, or documentation) with demonstrated ability to critically evaluate, validate, and refine AI-generated outputs for correctness, performance, and security. Understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows, including data sensitivity considerations, secure handling of inputs/outputs, and adherence to resiliency and security expectations; ability to guide peers on safe and effective usage within team practices. Solid understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security Demonstrated knowledge of software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.) Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills Relevant testing experience within the Financial Services industry supporting multiple LOB's delivering in a highly complex, pressurized and high volume environment. Advanced numeracy and Microsoft skills. PowerPoint / Pitch Pro skills - able to create professional slides and structure presentations with minimal input and need for secondary review. ABOUT US J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives. We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit ourFAQsfor more information about requesting an accommodation. ABOUT THE TEAM J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.

Music is UniversalIt's the passionate and dedicated team at Universal Music who help make us the world's leading music company. From A&R to finance, legal to digital, sales to marketing, Universal Music is the place to grow and develop your career within a truly commercial and innovative business that leads in everything it does.Everyone is welcome to apply for our roles, and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief, age, marital status, background, pregnancy, or caring responsibilities. We also recognise the importance of diversity of thought within our teams and are fully committed to embracing the talents of people with autism, dyslexia, ADHD, and other forms of neurocognitive variation.We will always seek to make appropriate adjustments to recruitment, workplaces, and work processes to be fully inclusive to people with different needs and working styles. If you need us to make any reasonable adjustments for you from application onwards, including alternatives to the online form or to disclose a neurocognitive condition, please email SkillsA senior QA engineer should act as a quality leader, mentor, and strategic contributor across delivery teams.Strong ownership of overall product or platform qualityAbility to define QA strategy, test approach, and release quality standardsExcellent analytical and critical-thinking skillsStrong communication with technical and non-technical stakeholdersAbility to influence engineering teams without relying on authorityConfidence challenging requirements and delivery plans where quality risks existStrong risk-based decision-makingAbility to balance delivery speed with quality, maintainability, security, and scalabilityMentoring and coaching of junior and mid-level QA engineersAbility to lead defect triage, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement activitiesStrong stakeholder management across product, engineering, architecture, DevOps, and delivery teamsAbility to translate business requirements into testable acceptance criteriaStrong facilitation skills in refinement, planning, retrospectives, and release readiness discussionsProactive approach to identifying gaps in process, tooling, environments, and automation coverageAbility to promote a shared quality mindset across the teamStrong documentation skills for test strategies, automation standards, release risks, and quality reportsComfortable making pragmatic trade-offs in complex delivery environmentsAbility to support high-quality delivery of solutions that are fit for purpose, maintainable, robust, scalable, and secureTechnical SkillsTest Automation & StrategyStrong experience designing, building, and maintaining test automation frameworksAbility to select appropriate tools for UI, API, integration, contract, performance, and end-to-end testingStrong programming ability in C#, JavaScript, TypeScript, or another relevant automation languageDeep understanding of automation patterns such as Page Object Model, Screenplay, API client abstraction, test fixtures, reusable test data builders, and service mocksAbility to design automation that is scalable, maintainable, reliable, and suitable for CI/CDExperience reducing flaky tests and improving automation execution speedAbility to define automation standards, coding guidelines, and review test codeUI TestingGood understanding of web application testing, especially Angular-based applicationsExperience testing UI behaviour, forms, validation, routing, authentication flows, and browser compatibilityAbility to write or maintain automated UI tests using tools such as Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, or similarBasic understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and browser developer toolsAbility to define frontend test coverage across unit, component, integration, UI, and end-to-end layersExperience testing complex user journeys, state management, routing, validation, authentication, and accessibilityAbility to advise on testability improvements in frontend codeAPI TestingExperience testing REST APIsStrong knowledge of REST API testing, including authentication, authorisation, routing, middleware behaviour, configuration, validation, and error handlingGood understanding of C# and .NET application architectureAbility to test service boundaries, integrations, retries, failure modes, and resilience patternsAbility to contribute to test strategy for micro-services and distributed systemsAbility to use tools such as Postman, Swagger, Insomnia, or REST-assured-style frameworksAbility to validate API contracts, error handling, edge cases, and integration pointsExperience with contract testing, service virtualisation, mocking, and stubbingCloud, DevOps, CI/CD & Version ControlExperience using cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google CloudAbility to test applications deployed to cloud-based environmentsUnderstanding of configuration differences across dev, test, staging, and production-like environmentsStrong experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelinesAbility to define quality gates in GitHub Actions, Azure Pipelines, AWS pipelines, or similarFamiliarity with Docker and Kubernetes from a testing and deployment perspectiveDatabase, Data TestingStrong SQL skills for test data setup, validation, and investigationExperience testing systems that use Redis, Elasticsearch, or other NoSQL technologiesAbility to test caching, indexing, search accuracy, data consistency, and data migration scenariosAbility to design robust test data strategies across integrated environmentsQuality Engineering PracticesStrong understanding of test design techniques, including boundary value analysis, equivalence partitioning, decision tables, and exploratory testingAbility to create clear test cases, test scenarios, and acceptance criteriaUnderstanding of Agile delivery and working within Scrum or Kanban teamsAbout UMG UKWe are Universal Music Group UK - the UK's leading music-based entertainment company. We exist to shape culture through the power of artistry. We help UK artists produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to inspire and entertain fans at home and around the world.Bonus Tracks: Your BenefitsGroup Personal Pension Scheme (between 3% and 9%)Private Medical Insurance25 paid days of annual leaveInterest Free Season Ticket LoanHoliday Purchase schemeDental and Travel Insurance optionsCycle to Work SchemeSalary Sacrifice CarsSubsidised Gym MembershipEmployee Discounts (Reward Gateway)Just So You Know The company presents this job description as a guide to the major areas and duties for which the jobholder is accountable. However, the business operates in an environment that demands change and the jobholder's specific responsibilities and activities will vary and develop. Therefore, the job description should be seen as indicative and not as a permanent, definitive, and exhaustive statement.Job Category:Universal Music Group

Job Description About Persistent: We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what's next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem. Our disruptor's mindset, commitment to client success, and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum. Persistent has been recognized across top industry platforms for innovation, leadership, and inclusion. We have delivered 21 sequential quarters of growth with $389.7M in Q1 FY26 revenue, up 3.9% Q-o-Q and 18.8% Y-o-Y growth. Our 25,000+ global team members, located in 18 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We have been named the fastest-growing Indian IT services brand in the "Brand Finance India 100" 2025 report. We were also cited as a Leader in the ISG Provider Lens 2025 for Digital Engineering Services 2025 and the Everest Group Talent Readiness for Next-generation Application Services PEAK Matrix Assessment 2025. We are fast growing company (with $1 billion dollars in revenue). Plan to grow at Krakow, Poland. If you're interested in working on bleeding Data and AI technologies, join us. Read more - About Position and details: Role: Test Automation Engineer (Java) Location: Northampton Mode: Hybrid Experience: 10 to 15 years Job Type: Permanent role Job Description: Test Automation Engineer (Java) Purpose of the Role The Test Automation Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust automated test solutions to ensure the quality, performance, and reliability of complex banking applications. The role supports digital transformation by embedding quality early in the SDLC through test automation, API & UI validation, TDD practices, and scaled agile delivery models. The position plays a critical role in reducing risk, improving release confidence, and enabling continuous delivery across enterprise platforms. Basic / Essential Qualifications 10+ years of experience in software testing and test automation Extensive experience in banking or regulated enterprise environments Strong understanding of automation frameworks and test design patterns Experience working with cross functional teams and distributed delivery models Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities Design, implement, and maintain automated test frameworks for UI and API services Develop and execute automated test scripts using Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, and Cucumber Perform comprehensive API testing (REST services) including functional, contract, and regression testing Embed Test Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior Driven Development (BDD) practices within teams Collaborate with developers, product owners, and architects to validate requirements and acceptance criteria Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing Identify, log, track, and manage defects using JIRA, ensuring adherence to defect management processes Participate actively in scaled agile ceremonies (PI planning, sprint planning, retrospectives) Ensure compliance with quality, security, and regulatory standards Mentor junior automation engineers and contribute to automation best practices Drive test strategy, test coverage improvement, and quality metrics reporting Key Skills & Competencies Technical Skills Strong expertise in API & UI test automation Hands on experience with: Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, Cucumber (BDD) Strong understanding of TDD principles and automation-first mindset Experience validating REST APIs, JSON payloads, and HTTP protocols. Knowledge of CI/CD tools and automated test execution pipelines Agile & Process Skills Proven experience working in Scaled Agile frameworks (SAFe / enterprise agile) Proficient in JIRA and end to end defect lifecycle management Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, and quality gates Experience Required 10+ years of experience in software testing with a strong focus on automation Minimum 5+ years hands on experience with API & UI automation Proven experience using Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, and Cucumber Strong exposure to TDD and BDD driven delivery Solid experience working in scaled agile environments Enterprise level experience with JIRA defect tracking and reporting. Benefits Competitive salary and benefits package Culture focused on talent development with quarterly promotion cycles and company-sponsored higher education and certifications. Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies. Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards Annual health check-ups Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents Let's unleash your full potential at Persistent - "Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind."

We don't just believe in better. We make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers. Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, Sky Stream to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky. Role/Team overview Apps Integration provide essential technical development and support functions to internal and external stakeholders in the ever-increasing world of Apps. As a Principal CI/CD & Automation Engineer, you will lead the design and implementation of CI/CD pipelines and automated testing strategies for streaming and web applications. You will play a critical role in building a new function within the team, driving best practices, and enabling scalable, high-quality software delivery. You will be expected to bring deep expertise, operate autonomously, and influence both technical and operational direction. What you'll do Lead the design, implementation and continuous improvement of CI/CD pipelines across web applications. Define and deliver end-to-end automated testing strategies covering UI, API, integration and performance testing. Develop scalable automation frameworks and advanced Python-based automation solutions. Embed testing within CI/CD pipelines to maintain quality gates and support reliable software releases. Create dashboards and reporting solutions to track quality metrics, test coverage and pipeline performance. Analyse test and pipeline results, providing actionable insights to stakeholders to drive quality improvements. Partner with engineering, product and cross-functional teams across multiple territories to promote DevOps, testing and automation best practices. Mentor junior engineers and play a key role in establishing and growing a new automation and quality engineering function. What you'll bring Strong Linux expertise, including containers, scripting, version control, branching strategies, release management, and troubleshooting complex automation and pipeline issues. Proven experience designing, building and leading CI/CD implementations in production environments using tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI and Azure DevOps. Advanced Python scripting skills, with additional programming languages considered advantageous. Strong experience delivering test automation for web applications at scale using modern frameworks including Playwright, Cypress and Selenium. Deep understanding of testing strategies across unit, integration, system and end-to-end (E2E) testing. Experience designing and developing reporting dashboards and visualisation solutions using tools such as Grafana, Kibana, Power BI or custom-built platforms. Desirable skills and experience: Experience working within streaming, video platform or other large-scale web environments. Knowledge of cloud and container technologies, including AWS, Azure, GCP, Docker and Kubernetes. Expertise in API and performance testing, with experience implementing AI-driven testing and integrating AI/ML into QA practices. Leadership experience, including guiding teams to deliver testing solutions, collaborating across multiple teams or territories, and using monitoring and troubleshooting tools to diagnose complex issues. Benefits and perks There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to life at Sky: the perks. Here's a taster: Free Sky package, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution Private healthcarewith mental health support Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance Discounts on Sky products, including Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband, Sky Glass and Sky Protect Sharesave and Tech schemes A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences How you'll work We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. The hybrid working expectations for this role are 2 days in the office per week Your office base - Osterley Our Sky Group HQ. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and workspaces, there's plenty of space to see your big ideas come to life. Here you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants and cafes. You can re-energise at our gym, catch the latest films at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. Our Osterley Campus is just a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station, or you can get one of our free shuttle buses from Osterley, Gunnersbury and Ealing Broadway stations. Plus there's free onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles. Who we are We're Sky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us means you'll be bringing the joy of a better experience to more people, every day. All so we can do better and deliver better for our customers, colleagues and society. We're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We're a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need as early as you can. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer. To be eligible for this role you are required to have the appropriate right to work in the UK. Please be aware Sky does not offer sponsorship for this position. To find out more about working with us, search on social media.

About us i6 provides the world's most advanced end-to-end Aviation fuel management technology - enabling operational efficiency, transparency, and sustainability for airlines, fuel service providers, and suppliers. Our cloud-based solutions digitise the entire aviation fuel lifecycle through real-time fuel inventory and into-plane management platforms, patented electronic refuelling technology, and advanced fuel analytics and insights. With the adoption of our technology, our customers have been able to reduce thousands of tonnes of CO2 and benefited from millions in cost savings. We are a remote first company however for this role we are only able to consider applicants based in the UK. Your new role In your new role as Head of QA at i6, you will lead the quality assurance function and drive a strategic transformation from manual to automated testing practices. You will be pivotal in establishing i6's QA strategy, building a high-performing QA team, and ensuring our products meet the highest standards for safety, reliability, and performance in mission-critical aviation operations. What you will do QA Strategy & Leadership: Define and execute the QA strategy for i6, with a specific focus on transitioning from manual to automated testing approaches across all products Lead, mentor, and develop the QA team, fostering a culture of quality, continuous improvement, and technical excellence Report on quality metrics, test coverage, and team performance to the CTO and executive leadership Test Automation Transformation: Drive the migration from manual testing processes to comprehensive automated testing frameworks Evaluate, select, and implement appropriate test automation tools and frameworks for i6's technology stack Adopt and integrate AI-powered testing tools to increase the capacity and effectiveness of the QA function Build automated test suites covering unit, integration, API, UI, and end-to-end testing Establish CI/CD integration for automated testing to enable rapid, confident releases Define the optimal balance between automated and manual testing for different scenarios Quality Assurance Operations: Design and implement test strategies for complex, distributed systems in the aviation fuel management domain Ensure comprehensive test coverage across i6's product suite (Fusion6, Reconcile6, eHandshake, Perspective6, Synthesis6) Develop and maintain QA processes, standards, and documentation Oversee regression testing, performance testing, security testing, and exploratory testing activities Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to define acceptance criteria and quality gates Risk Management & Compliance: Identify quality risks in product development and implement appropriate mitigation strategies Ensure testing approaches meet the stringent safety and reliability requirements of the aviation industry Support compliance with relevant certifications and standards (ISO 9001, ISO 27001, SOC 2) Collaboration & Continuous Improvement: Partner with Engineering Managers and Product Managers to integrate QA early in the development process Work with Customer Success and Support teams to incorporate customer feedback into testing priorities Communicate quality status, risks, and improvements clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders Who you are Essential Experience: 7+ years of experience in software quality assurance, with at least 3 years in a leadership role Proven track record of successfully leading a transition from manual to automated testing in a software organization - this is critical Experience managing and developing QA teams, including distributed or remote teams Strong background in test automation frameworks, tools, and best practices Experience with complex, cloud-based SaaS products and distributed systems Demonstrated ability to build QA strategies from the ground up and execute them successfully Experience testing web and mobile applications, including the creation of automated test suites. Technical Skills: Expertise in test automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Postman/Newman, JUnit, pytest) Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices (e.g., GitLab CI, GitHub Actions) Experience evaluating and adopting AI-powered testing tools to enhance QA capacity and efficiency Proficiency with API testing, performance testing, and security testing methodologies Experience with Cloud platforms (GCP, AWS) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) Familiarity with monitoring, observability, and quality metrics tools A bit more about us We've recently raised our Series B funding. We are a remote first company with an office in Manchester and we will have an office in London at the end of 2026/early 2027. Each team has its own norms; the Tech Team aim to meet up in person once a month, at either the London or Manchester office. These trips are self funded. We aim for all of the company to come together for a day once a quarter. Our benefits include: 25 days annual leave + your birthday day off, private healthcare and 5% pension contribution.

About us i6 provides the world's most advanced end-to-end Aviation fuel management technology - enabling operational efficiency, transparency, and sustainability for airlines, fuel service providers, and suppliers. Our cloud-based solutions digitise the entire aviation fuel lifecycle through real-time fuel inventory and into-plane management platforms, patented electronic refuelling technology, and advanced fuel analytics and insights. With the adoption of our technology, our customers have been able to reduce thousands of tonnes of CO2 and benefited from millions in cost savings. We are a remote first company however for this role we are only able to consider applicants based in the UK. Your new role In your new role as Head of QA at i6, you will lead the quality assurance function and drive a strategic transformation from manual to automated testing practices. You will be pivotal in establishing i6's QA strategy, building a high-performing QA team, and ensuring our products meet the highest standards for safety, reliability, and performance in mission-critical aviation operations. What you will do QA Strategy & Leadership: Define and execute the QA strategy for i6, with a specific focus on transitioning from manual to automated testing approaches across all products Lead, mentor, and develop the QA team, fostering a culture of quality, continuous improvement, and technical excellence Report on quality metrics, test coverage, and team performance to the CTO and executive leadership Test Automation Transformation: Drive the migration from manual testing processes to comprehensive automated testing frameworks Evaluate, select, and implement appropriate test automation tools and frameworks for i6's technology stack Adopt and integrate AI-powered testing tools to increase the capacity and effectiveness of the QA function Build automated test suites covering unit, integration, API, UI, and end-to-end testing Establish CI/CD integration for automated testing to enable rapid, confident releases Define the optimal balance between automated and manual testing for different scenarios Quality Assurance Operations: Design and implement test strategies for complex, distributed systems in the aviation fuel management domain Ensure comprehensive test coverage across i6's product suite (Fusion6, Reconcile6, eHandshake, Perspective6, Synthesis6) Develop and maintain QA processes, standards, and documentation Oversee regression testing, performance testing, security testing, and exploratory testing activities Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to define acceptance criteria and quality gates Risk Management & Compliance: Identify quality risks in product development and implement appropriate mitigation strategies Ensure testing approaches meet the stringent safety and reliability requirements of the aviation industry Support compliance with relevant certifications and standards (ISO 9001, ISO 27001, SOC 2) Collaboration & Continuous Improvement: Partner with Engineering Managers and Product Managers to integrate QA early in the development process Work with Customer Success and Support teams to incorporate customer feedback into testing priorities Communicate quality status, risks, and improvements clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders Who you are Essential Experience: 7+ years of experience in software quality assurance, with at least 3 years in a leadership role Proven track record of successfully leading a transition from manual to automated testing in a software organization - this is critical Experience managing and developing QA teams, including distributed or remote teams Strong background in test automation frameworks, tools, and best practices Experience with complex, cloud-based SaaS products and distributed systems Demonstrated ability to build QA strategies from the ground up and execute them successfully Experience testing web and mobile applications, including the creation of automated test suites. Technical Skills: Expertise in test automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Postman/Newman, JUnit, pytest) Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices (e.g., GitLab CI, GitHub Actions) Experience evaluating and adopting AI-powered testing tools to enhance QA capacity and efficiency Proficiency with API testing, performance testing, and security testing methodologies Experience with Cloud platforms (GCP, AWS) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) Familiarity with monitoring, observability, and quality metrics tools A bit more about us We've recently raised our Series B funding. We are a remote first company with an office in Manchester and we will have an office in London at the end of 2026/early 2027. Each team has its own norms; the Tech Team aim to meet up in person once a month, at either the London or Manchester office. These trips are self funded. We aim for all of the company to come together for a day once a quarter. Our benefits include: 25 days annual leave + your birthday day off, private healthcare and 5% pension contribution.

Company Description Version 1 has celebrated 30 years in business and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver technology and transformation solutions that drive customer success. Our deep experts enable our customers to navigate the rapidly evolving technology landscape. We foster strong partnerships with global technology leaders including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services. We're an award winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heart of what we do: UK & Ireland's premier AWS, Microsoft & Oracle partner 3300+ strong, €350/£300m revenue business 10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UK Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTW We're a core values driven company, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them, it's deeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us and we'll invest in you! Job Description You may have been working as a Test Engineer, Software Engineer in Test, or Test Analyst who writes Java the way most people write emails - fluently, without thinking twice. You are as comfortable designing and building an automation framework from scratch as you are executing a test plan, and you take genuine pride in the quality of the test code you produce, not just the coverage it achieves. You will be part of an agile delivery team helping clients achieve meaningful business transformation, embedded alongside developers and product owners with a shared responsibility for quality. This is not a role for someone who treats automation as an optional extra - Java based test engineering is at the core of what you will be doing, and the expectation is that you bring real depth to it. You may also get involved with: Designing, building, and maintaining Java based automation frameworks from the ground up, producing test code that is structured, reusable, version controlled, and maintainable to the same standard as production code Delivering automated test coverage across functional, cross browser, API, integration, and acceptance testing layers, with overnight regression runs that the team can rely on Building and extending API test suites using frameworks such as Karate or REST assured, validating service contracts, data integrity, and integration behaviour Defining and executing test strategies, plans, and scripts across agile delivery cycles, with clear traceability from requirements through to test coverage Supporting development teams to write and automate tests that guide development, including contributing to test driven and behaviour driven approaches where appropriate Performing front end cross browser functional testing, exploratory testing, system integration testing, and user acceptance testing as the engagement requires Accurate defect recording, monitoring, and root cause analysis, feeding quality data back into the team to drive continuous improvement Reviewing and improving test environments, CI/CD pipeline integration, and test processes to maintain high quality standards across the delivery lifecycle Providing test estimates and contributing to planning sessions with a realistic, evidence based view of testing effort Qualifications What we are looking for: Strong, demonstrable Java skills - this is the core requirement. You should be able to build, review, and own Java based test automation frameworks, not just work within one someone else has built Proven experience designing and implementing automation frameworks using Java, with hands on knowledge of tools such as Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or Karate - and the judgement to pick the right one for the context Solid experience delivering automated test coverage across functional, cross browser, API, integration, and acceptance testing, ideally with overnight regression pipelines as part of your normal delivery rhythm Practical experience with API testing using Java based frameworks, including the ability to write contract tests, validate request/response behaviour, authentication flows, and data consistency across integrated services Comfortable working across both automated and manual testing disciplines - you know when to automate and when not to, and you can do both well Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and maintaining quality gates that give the team genuine confidence in each release Worked in agile or scrum delivery environments, with an understanding of how testing fits within sprints and how to keep pace with a fast moving development team Clear communication skills, with the ability to report on test progress, coverage gaps, and defect trends in a way that is useful to both technical and non technical stakeholders Resident in the UK for five or more years with no more than 30 days per year out of the UK to meet Security Clearance (SC) eligibility, or currently holding Security Clearance Additional Information Why Version 1? At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability. Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company's profits Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme Flexible/remote working: Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people's individual circumstances and offers flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance Financial Wellbeing initiatives including Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice, and an Employee Discount scheme Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat Reward schemes including Version 1's Annual Excellence Awards & "Call Out" platform Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes And many more exciting benefits drop us a note to find out more. Version 1 is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences, and we value the different perspectives people bring including those shaped by disability and neurodiversity. We want every candidate to have a positive and accessible recruitment experience. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process, please contact your recruiter at Version 1. We will consider all requests carefully, respectfully and confidentially. Video links:

Senior QA EngineerApplylocations: Kings Cross, Londontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: UMG-26595Music is Universal It's the passionate and dedicated team at Universal Music who help make us the world's leading music company. From A&R to finance, legal to digital, sales to marketing, Universal Music is the place to grow and develop your career within a truly commercial and innovative business that leads in everything it does.Everyone is welcome to apply for our roles, and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief, age, marital status, background, pregnancy, or caring responsibilities. We also recognise the importance of diversity of thought within our teams and are fully committed to embracing the talents of people with autism, dyslexia, ADHD, and other forms of neurocognitive variation.We will always seek to make appropriate adjustments to recruitment, workplaces, and work processes to be fully inclusive to people with different needs and working styles. If you need us to make any reasonable adjustments for you from application onwards, including alternatives to the online form or to disclose a neurocognitive condition, please email . Core Skills A senior QA engineer should act as a quality leader, mentor, and strategic contributor across delivery teams. Strong ownership of overall product or platform quality Ability to define QA strategy, test approach, and release quality standards Excellent analytical and critical-thinking skills Strong communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders Ability to influence engineering teams without relying on authority Confidence challenging requirements and delivery plans where quality risks exist Strong risk-based decision-making Ability to balance delivery speed with quality, maintainability, security, and scalability Mentoring and coaching of junior and mid-level QA engineers Ability to lead defect triage, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement activities Strong stakeholder management across product, engineering, architecture, DevOps, and delivery teams Ability to translate business requirements into testable acceptance criteria Strong facilitation skills in refinement, planning, retrospectives, and release readiness discussions Proactive approach to identifying gaps in process, tooling, environments, and automation coverage Ability to promote a shared quality mindset across the team Strong documentation skills for test strategies, automation standards, release risks, and quality reports Comfortable making pragmatic trade-offs in complex delivery environments Ability to support high-quality delivery of solutions that are fit for purpose, maintainable, robust, scalable, and secure Technical Skills Test Automation & Strategy Strong experience designing, building, and maintaining test automation frameworks Ability to select appropriate tools for UI, API, integration, contract, performance, and end-to-end testing Strong programming ability in C#, JavaScript, TypeScript, or another relevant automation language Deep understanding of automation patterns such as Page Object Model, Screenplay, API client abstraction, test fixtures, reusable test data builders, and service mocks Ability to design automation that is scalable, maintainable, reliable, and suitable for CI/CD Experience reducing flaky tests and improving automation execution speed Ability to define automation standards, coding guidelines, and review test code UI Testing Good understanding of web application testing, especially Angular-based applications Experience testing UI behaviour, forms, validation, routing, authentication flows, and browser compatibility Ability to write or maintain automated UI tests using tools such as Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, or similar Basic understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and browser developer tools Ability to define frontend test coverage across unit, component, integration, UI, and end-to-end layers Experience testing complex user journeys, state management, routing, validation, authentication, and accessibility Ability to advise on testability improvements in frontend code API Testing Experience testing REST APIs Strong knowledge of REST API testing, including authentication, authorisation, routing, middleware behaviour, configuration, validation, and error handling Good understanding of C# and .NET application architecture Ability to test service boundaries, integrations, retries, failure modes, and resilience patterns Ability to contribute to test strategy for micro-services and distributed systems Ability to use tools such as Postman, Swagger, Insomnia, or REST-assured-style frameworks Ability to validate API contracts, error handling, edge cases, and integration points Experience with contract testing, service virtualisation, mocking, and stubbing Cloud, DevOps, CI/CD & Version Control Experience using cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Ability to test applications deployed to cloud-based environments Understanding of configuration differences across dev, test, staging, and production-like environments Strong experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines Ability to define quality gates in GitHub Actions, Azure Pipelines, AWS pipelines, or similar Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes from a testing and deployment perspective Database, Data Testing Strong SQL skills for test data setup, validation, and investigation Experience testing systems that use Redis, Elasticsearch, or other NoSQL technologies Ability to test caching, indexing, search accuracy, data consistency, and data migration scenarios Ability to design robust test data strategies across integrated environments Quality Engineering Practices Strong understanding of test design techniques, including boundary value analysis, equivalence partitioning, decision tables, and exploratory testing Ability to create clear test cases, test scenarios, and acceptance criteria Understanding of Agile delivery and working within Scrum or Kanban teams About UMG UK We are Universal Music Group UK - the UK's leading music-based entertainment company. We exist to shape culture through the power of artistry. We help UK artists produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to inspire and entertain fans at home and around the world. Bonus Tracks: Your Benefits Group Personal Pension Scheme (between 3% and 9%) Private Medical Insurance 25 paid days of annual leave Interest Free Season Ticket Loan Holiday Purchase scheme Dental and Travel Insurance options Cycle to Work Scheme Salary Sacrifice Cars Subsidised Gym Membership Employee Discounts (Reward Gateway)Just So You Know The company presents this job description as a guide to the major areas and duties for which the jobholder is accountable. However, the business operates in an environment that demands change and the jobholder's specific responsibilities and activities will vary and develop. Therefore, the job description should be seen as indicative and not as a permanent, definitive, and exhaustive statement.

Are you ready to make a real impact with your software engineering skills? At JPMorganChase, you'll collaborate with a diverse, agile team to deliver trusted, market-leading technology products. You'll have the opportunity to grow your career, work with cutting-edge tools, and help shape the future of digital document services. We value your expertise and encourage you to push the boundaries of what's possible. Join us and be part of a culture that celebrates innovation, inclusion, and continuous learning. As a Software Engineer III at JPMorganChase within the Digital Document Services team, you will design and deliver secure, stable, and scalable technology products that support the firm's core business objectives. You'll carry out critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas while working in a dynamic, agile environment. Your contributions will help drive meaningful improvements in software applications and systems, empowering you to collaborate, innovate, and make a lasting impact. Job responsibilities Execute software solutions across design, development, and technical troubleshooting to build innovative, production-ready applications Create secure, high-quality production code and maintain algorithms that operate synchronously with appropriate systems Produce architecture and design artifacts for complex applications, ensuring all design constraints and standards are met Gather, analyze, synthesize, and develop visualizations and reporting from large, diverse data sets to inform technical decisions Identify hidden problems and patterns in data to drive improvements in coding hygiene and overall system architecture Contribute to software engineering communities of practice and participate in events exploring new and emerging technologies Foster a team culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect through active collaboration and engagement Leverages enterprise-authorized AI coding assist tools within the work environment to improve code quality, delivery speed, and productivity (e.g., code generation/refactoring, unit test creation, documentation), while validating outputs through peer review, automated testing, and secure coding standards Applies knowledge of tools within the Software Development Life Cycle toolchain, including enterprise-authorized AI-assisted development and automation capabilities, to improve the value realized by automation. Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and proficient applied experience Practical experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability Proficiency in coding in one or more programming languages Experience developing, debugging, and maintaining code in a large-scale environment using modern programming languages and database querying languages Hands-on experience in server-side Core Java, XML, JSON, J2EE programming, Spring Framework, and associated design techniques Experience developing web applications and REST APIs, with exposure to relational databases (Oracle/Sybase) or non-relational databases (MongoDB) Working knowledge of version control using Git, continuous integration tools such as Jenkins, and automation testing tools such as Selenium, Cucumber, Flyway, or Concordion Knowledge of Linux, shell scripting, and application services including Apache, Tomcat, and Spring Boot Experience with user interface technologies (Angular, TypeScript, React) and user interface testing tools (Jasmine, Karma, Jest) Working experience with cloud-native platforms (AWS, Kubernetes, or private cloud environments) Hands-on experience using enterprise-authorized AI-assisted software development tools within the work environment (e.g., for coding, testing, troubleshooting, or documentation) with demonstrated ability to critically evaluate and validate AI-generated outputs Understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows, including data sensitivity considerations, secure handling of inputs/outputs, and adherence to resiliency and security expectations Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills Familiarity with modern front-end technologies and evolving user interface frameworks Exposure to cloud technologies and cloud-native development patterns Knowledge of industry-wide technology trends and best practices across technical disciplines such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and mobile Ability to work effectively within large, collaborative teams to achieve shared organizational goals Passion for building an innovative, inclusive engineering culture

Location(s): BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,500 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 10 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments. Job Title: Test Automation Engineer Location:Leeds, hybrid - You will be required to go onto the Leeds office 1-2 days per week, travel to other sites will also be a necessity We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options forthis particular role Grade: GG09 - GG10 Referral Bonus: 5000 What you'll be doing Design and build reusable automated test solutions that support continuous product evolution Collaborate with developers to shape clean, testable code from the outset Partner with platform engineers to integrate testing into modern Continuous Delivery pipelines Analyse requirements and create meaningful, high-impact test cases (functional, performance, and security) Contribute to shared learning by reviewing test artefacts and supporting peers Investigate and overcome challenges to deliver quality outcomes on time-without compromising standards Take ownership of test results-refining and improving test suites as products evolve Advocate for quality by ensuring appropriate unit and integration testing coverage Use exploratory testing techniques when needed to uncover deeper insights Clearly communicate how features are tested, building shared understanding across engineering teams Your skills and experiences Experience working in Agile environments Hands on experience with test automation tools (e.g. Selenium, Cucumber) Familiarity with API testing tools (e.g. REST Assured) Experience testing user interfaces and large datasets Working knowledge of Java and SQL Other Desirable Skills: Collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, GitHub Exposure to BDD / TDD practices Awareness of accessibility standards and inclusive design Experience or interest in AWS, Kubernetes, Kafka, Postgres Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence We are embracing Hybrid Working. This means you and your colleagues may be working in different locations, such as from home, another BAE Systems office or client site, some or all of the time, and work might be going on at different times of the day. By embracing technology, we can interact, collaborate and create together, even when we're working remotely from one another. Hybrid Working allows for increased flexibility in when and where we work, helping us to balance our work and personal life more effectively, and enhance well-being. Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds - the best and brightest minds - can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential. Division overview: Government At BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, we pride ourselves in being a leader in the cyber defence industry, and Government contracts are an area we have many decades of experience in. Government and key infrastructure networks are critical targets to defend as the effects of these networks being breached can be devastating. As a member of the Government business unit, you will defend the connected world and ensure the protection of nations. We all have a role to play in defending our clients, and this is yours.