Inspired Thinking Group (ITG)
Birmingham, Staffordshire
The Digital Engineering team, part of our Integrate pillar, are responsible for building world class, enterprise grade digital applications for high profile brands. We pride ourselves in working with mature Agile methodologies and make use of the latest versions of technology. Our teams are structured in such a way that gives every employee the opportunity to learn new skills, work on various projects over time and see the results of your efforts in the online consumer marketplace. Joining the Digital Engineering function would see you work as part of a cross functional, product style team, generally consisting of a Business Analyst, Scrum Master / Project Manager, Solution Architect, Lead Developers (FE and BE), Developers, and Testers (Manual and Automated). We are looking for a highly talented Automated Tester who is in search of every bug, defect and glitch in the matrix! You can perform functional and non functional testing on web and mobile applications in your sleep. You'll need to be confident in writing, programming, and running automated tests and regression suites; having gained demonstrable experience in Selenium WebDriver for automation and Automated API testing using RestAssured. Our Agile process is mature, and everyone can contribute when planning. We plan and estimate using Planning poker and the Fibonacci scale, ensuring that everyone in our team has a voice. Collaboration is key and we genuinely value everyone's individual skillset and opinion. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on cutting edge, enterprise grade web based solutions, where you will be part of a brilliant cross functional team consisting of Developers, Business Analysts & Scrum Masters. Personality is key and you need to fit the role as well as the team in equal measure. Storyteq prides itself on its culture and every new individual will need to be hard working, enthusiastic and willing to help. Ideally, we are looking for midlands based individuals who are happy to work on a hybrid model with 2 days in the office and 3 days remote, HOWEVER we are also open to hiring remote workers in the UK as long as you are prepared to travel to the midlands from time to time. Responsibilities Creating, developing and improving the automation suites for projects Develop our automation tests within our test frameworks using Java as our core development language with selenium Web driver Working alongside Development teams and other stakeholders to resolve issues Writing and running test scripts and regression suits and accurately recording issues raised Essential Skills You're curious, ambitious, and hardworking and thrive in a fast moving digital environment You already have experience in QA testing web based applications, cross browser functional testing, strong familiarity with bug tracking and reporting applications, plus experience of writing test cases Needless to say, you will come armed with experience of Selenium WebDriver with the Java programming language HTML, CSS and JavaScript and a Working knowledge of BDD (Behaviour Driven Development). Work's a treat! On top of a competitive salary, you can expect a whole load of perks: 25 days' holiday + bank holidays- we understand the importance of you getting some down time. Annual Wellbeing Day - enjoy an additional day on us to look after your physical and mental wellbeing. Pension Scheme - helping you save towards your retirement home in the sun! Corporate Medical Cash Plan - claim back the cost of your medical treatments. Smart Working Options - spend up to 40% of your working week from home. So many savings- through our online community platform, you can access dozens of daily deals, from money off top brands to discounts on days out. Employee Assistance Programme- our people are at the heart of everything we do, so if you're happy, we're happy. Cycle to Work Scheme - save on the cost of biking to work. Monthly Employee Awards - Employee of the Month programme with £250 bonus Raising money for charity including a paid Volunteer Day - we're all about giving back and having lots of fun in the process! Referral scheme- know the perfect person to join the team? You could bag £1,500 for a putting a good word in. Wellbeing Programme - giving you the opportunity to join regular, interactive Wellbeing Workshops or join our 30 plus Wellbeing Champions. Enhanced Family Friendly Leave - support for you and your family to help you navigate through the craziness of family life. We Value Diversity We champion and welcome diversity in our workforce and ensure all job applicants receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender or gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality. We are not only committed to increasing the visibility and recognition of talent from under represented groups within our organisation, but the wider industry too. At the end of the day, we make sure we take time to look after ourselves, each other, and the planet, because we're always stronger together. ITG have a number of community groups (ERGs) available to employees which offer a safe space for like minded colleagues, with shared interests to connect, socialise and check in with each other. These include Black ITGers Together, LGBTQ+ Together, Mens Health Together, Muslims Together, Neurodiversity Together, Working Parents and Carers Together and Women In Tech Together. What next? If you found yourself interested in knowing more, drop us your application and someone from our team will be in touch.
21/07/2026
Full time
The Digital Engineering team, part of our Integrate pillar, are responsible for building world class, enterprise grade digital applications for high profile brands. We pride ourselves in working with mature Agile methodologies and make use of the latest versions of technology. Our teams are structured in such a way that gives every employee the opportunity to learn new skills, work on various projects over time and see the results of your efforts in the online consumer marketplace. Joining the Digital Engineering function would see you work as part of a cross functional, product style team, generally consisting of a Business Analyst, Scrum Master / Project Manager, Solution Architect, Lead Developers (FE and BE), Developers, and Testers (Manual and Automated). We are looking for a highly talented Automated Tester who is in search of every bug, defect and glitch in the matrix! You can perform functional and non functional testing on web and mobile applications in your sleep. You'll need to be confident in writing, programming, and running automated tests and regression suites; having gained demonstrable experience in Selenium WebDriver for automation and Automated API testing using RestAssured. Our Agile process is mature, and everyone can contribute when planning. We plan and estimate using Planning poker and the Fibonacci scale, ensuring that everyone in our team has a voice. Collaboration is key and we genuinely value everyone's individual skillset and opinion. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on cutting edge, enterprise grade web based solutions, where you will be part of a brilliant cross functional team consisting of Developers, Business Analysts & Scrum Masters. Personality is key and you need to fit the role as well as the team in equal measure. Storyteq prides itself on its culture and every new individual will need to be hard working, enthusiastic and willing to help. Ideally, we are looking for midlands based individuals who are happy to work on a hybrid model with 2 days in the office and 3 days remote, HOWEVER we are also open to hiring remote workers in the UK as long as you are prepared to travel to the midlands from time to time. Responsibilities Creating, developing and improving the automation suites for projects Develop our automation tests within our test frameworks using Java as our core development language with selenium Web driver Working alongside Development teams and other stakeholders to resolve issues Writing and running test scripts and regression suits and accurately recording issues raised Essential Skills You're curious, ambitious, and hardworking and thrive in a fast moving digital environment You already have experience in QA testing web based applications, cross browser functional testing, strong familiarity with bug tracking and reporting applications, plus experience of writing test cases Needless to say, you will come armed with experience of Selenium WebDriver with the Java programming language HTML, CSS and JavaScript and a Working knowledge of BDD (Behaviour Driven Development). Work's a treat! On top of a competitive salary, you can expect a whole load of perks: 25 days' holiday + bank holidays- we understand the importance of you getting some down time. Annual Wellbeing Day - enjoy an additional day on us to look after your physical and mental wellbeing. Pension Scheme - helping you save towards your retirement home in the sun! Corporate Medical Cash Plan - claim back the cost of your medical treatments. Smart Working Options - spend up to 40% of your working week from home. So many savings- through our online community platform, you can access dozens of daily deals, from money off top brands to discounts on days out. Employee Assistance Programme- our people are at the heart of everything we do, so if you're happy, we're happy. Cycle to Work Scheme - save on the cost of biking to work. Monthly Employee Awards - Employee of the Month programme with £250 bonus Raising money for charity including a paid Volunteer Day - we're all about giving back and having lots of fun in the process! Referral scheme- know the perfect person to join the team? You could bag £1,500 for a putting a good word in. Wellbeing Programme - giving you the opportunity to join regular, interactive Wellbeing Workshops or join our 30 plus Wellbeing Champions. Enhanced Family Friendly Leave - support for you and your family to help you navigate through the craziness of family life. We Value Diversity We champion and welcome diversity in our workforce and ensure all job applicants receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender or gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality. We are not only committed to increasing the visibility and recognition of talent from under represented groups within our organisation, but the wider industry too. At the end of the day, we make sure we take time to look after ourselves, each other, and the planet, because we're always stronger together. ITG have a number of community groups (ERGs) available to employees which offer a safe space for like minded colleagues, with shared interests to connect, socialise and check in with each other. These include Black ITGers Together, LGBTQ+ Together, Mens Health Together, Muslims Together, Neurodiversity Together, Working Parents and Carers Together and Women In Tech Together. What next? If you found yourself interested in knowing more, drop us your application and someone from our team will be in touch.
Inspired Thinking Group (ITG)
Birmingham, Staffordshire
Inspired Thinking Group (ITG) is seeking a talented Automated Tester to join their Digital Engineering team based in Birmingham. The role involves creating automation suites for projects and conducting functional and non-functional testing on web and mobile applications. As part of a dynamic Agile team, you will work closely with developers and stakeholders. Strong experience in Selenium WebDriver and the Java programming language is required, alongside a collaborative and enthusiastic approach to work. ITG offers a competitive salary and attractive perks, including a hybrid working model, wellness programs, and employee recognition schemes.
21/07/2026
Full time
Inspired Thinking Group (ITG) is seeking a talented Automated Tester to join their Digital Engineering team based in Birmingham. The role involves creating automation suites for projects and conducting functional and non-functional testing on web and mobile applications. As part of a dynamic Agile team, you will work closely with developers and stakeholders. Strong experience in Selenium WebDriver and the Java programming language is required, alongside a collaborative and enthusiastic approach to work. ITG offers a competitive salary and attractive perks, including a hybrid working model, wellness programs, and employee recognition schemes.
Inspired Thinking Group in Birmingham is seeking a highly talented Automated Tester to join their Digital Engineering team. The role involves performing functional and non-functional testing on web and mobile applications, utilizing Selenium WebDriver for automation, and working in a cross-functional environment. As part of a dynamic team, you will focus on developing automation frameworks, collaborating with developers and stakeholders, and contributing to a mature Agile process. A hybrid work model is available with 2 days in the office and 3 days remote, ensuring flexibility for the right candidate.
21/07/2026
Full time
Inspired Thinking Group in Birmingham is seeking a highly talented Automated Tester to join their Digital Engineering team. The role involves performing functional and non-functional testing on web and mobile applications, utilizing Selenium WebDriver for automation, and working in a cross-functional environment. As part of a dynamic team, you will focus on developing automation frameworks, collaborating with developers and stakeholders, and contributing to a mature Agile process. A hybrid work model is available with 2 days in the office and 3 days remote, ensuring flexibility for the right candidate.
The Digital Engineering team, part of our Integrate pillar, are responsible for building world class, enterprise grade digital applications for high profile brands. We pride ourselves in working with mature Agile methodologies and make use of the latest versions of technology. Our teams are structured in such a way that gives every employee the opportunity to learn new skills, work on various projects over time and see the results of your efforts in the online consumer marketplace. Joining the Digital Engineering function would see you work as part of a cross functional, product style team, generally consisting of a Business Analyst, Scrum Master / Project Manager, Solution Architect, Lead Developers (FE and BE), Developers, and Testers (Manual and Automated). We are looking for a highly talented Automated Tester who is in search of every bug, defect and glitch in the matrix! You can perform functional and non functional testing on web and mobile applications in your sleep. You'll need to be confident in writing, programming, and running automated tests and regression suites; having gained demonstrable experience in Selenium WebDriver for automation and Automated API testing using RestAssured. Our Agile process is mature, and everyone can contribute when planning. We plan and estimate using Planning poker and the Fibonacci scale, ensuring that everyone in our team has a voice. Collaboration is key and we genuinely value everyone's individual skillset and opinion. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on cutting edge, enterprise grade web based solutions, where you will be part of a brilliant cross functional team consisting of Developers, Business Analysts & Scrum Masters. Personality is key and you need to fit the role as well as the team in equal measure. Storyteq prides itself on its culture and every new individual will need to be hard working, enthusiastic and willing to help. Ideally, we are looking for midlands based individuals who are happy to work on a hybrid model with 2 days in the office and 3 days remote, HOWEVER we are also open to hiring remote workers in the UK as long as you are prepared to travel to the midlands from time to time. Responsibilities Creating, developing and improving the automation suites for projects Develop our automation tests within our test frameworks using Java as our core development language with selenium Web driver Working alongside Development teams and other stakeholders to resolve issues Writing and running test scripts and regression suits and accurately recording issues raised Essential Skills You're curious, ambitious, and hardworking and thrive in a fast moving digital environment You already have experience in QA testing web based applications, cross browser functional testing, strong familiarity with bug tracking and reporting applications, plus experience of writing test cases Needless to say, you will come armed with experience of Selenium WebDriver with the Java programming language HTML, CSS and JavaScript and a Working knowledge of BDD (Behaviour Driven Development). Work's a treat! On top of a competitive salary, you can expect a whole load of perks: 25 days' holiday + bank holidays- we understand the importance of you getting some down time. Annual Wellbeing Day - enjoy an additional day on us to look after your physical and mental wellbeing. Pension Scheme - helping you save towards your retirement home in the sun! Corporate Medical Cash Plan - claim back the cost of your medical treatments. Smart Working Options - spend up to 40% of your working week from home. So many savings- through our online community platform, you can access dozens of daily deals, from money off top brands to discounts on days out. Employee Assistance Programme- our people are at the heart of everything we do, so if you're happy, we're happy. Cycle to Work Scheme - save on the cost of biking to work. Monthly Employee Awards - Employee of the Month programme with £250 bonus Raising money for charity including a paid Volunteer Day - we're all about giving back and having lots of fun in the process! Referral scheme- know the perfect person to join the team? You could bag £1,500 for a putting a good word in. Wellbeing Programme - giving you the opportunity to join regular, interactive Wellbeing Workshops or join our 30 plus Wellbeing Champions. Enhanced Family Friendly Leave - support for you and your family to help you navigate through the craziness of family life. We Value Diversity We champion and welcome diversity in our workforce and ensure all job applicants receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender or gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality. We are not only committed to increasing the visibility and recognition of talent from under represented groups within our organisation, but the wider industry too. At the end of the day, we make sure we take time to look after ourselves, each other, and the planet, because we're always stronger together. ITG have a number of community groups (ERGs) available to employees which offer a safe space for like minded colleagues, with shared interests to connect, socialise and check in with each other. These include Black ITGers Together, LGBTQ+ Together, Mens Health Together, Muslims Together, Neurodiversity Together, Working Parents and Carers Together and Women In Tech Together. What next? If you found yourself interested in knowing more, drop us your application and someone from our team will be in touch.
20/07/2026
Full time
The Digital Engineering team, part of our Integrate pillar, are responsible for building world class, enterprise grade digital applications for high profile brands. We pride ourselves in working with mature Agile methodologies and make use of the latest versions of technology. Our teams are structured in such a way that gives every employee the opportunity to learn new skills, work on various projects over time and see the results of your efforts in the online consumer marketplace. Joining the Digital Engineering function would see you work as part of a cross functional, product style team, generally consisting of a Business Analyst, Scrum Master / Project Manager, Solution Architect, Lead Developers (FE and BE), Developers, and Testers (Manual and Automated). We are looking for a highly talented Automated Tester who is in search of every bug, defect and glitch in the matrix! You can perform functional and non functional testing on web and mobile applications in your sleep. You'll need to be confident in writing, programming, and running automated tests and regression suites; having gained demonstrable experience in Selenium WebDriver for automation and Automated API testing using RestAssured. Our Agile process is mature, and everyone can contribute when planning. We plan and estimate using Planning poker and the Fibonacci scale, ensuring that everyone in our team has a voice. Collaboration is key and we genuinely value everyone's individual skillset and opinion. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on cutting edge, enterprise grade web based solutions, where you will be part of a brilliant cross functional team consisting of Developers, Business Analysts & Scrum Masters. Personality is key and you need to fit the role as well as the team in equal measure. Storyteq prides itself on its culture and every new individual will need to be hard working, enthusiastic and willing to help. Ideally, we are looking for midlands based individuals who are happy to work on a hybrid model with 2 days in the office and 3 days remote, HOWEVER we are also open to hiring remote workers in the UK as long as you are prepared to travel to the midlands from time to time. Responsibilities Creating, developing and improving the automation suites for projects Develop our automation tests within our test frameworks using Java as our core development language with selenium Web driver Working alongside Development teams and other stakeholders to resolve issues Writing and running test scripts and regression suits and accurately recording issues raised Essential Skills You're curious, ambitious, and hardworking and thrive in a fast moving digital environment You already have experience in QA testing web based applications, cross browser functional testing, strong familiarity with bug tracking and reporting applications, plus experience of writing test cases Needless to say, you will come armed with experience of Selenium WebDriver with the Java programming language HTML, CSS and JavaScript and a Working knowledge of BDD (Behaviour Driven Development). Work's a treat! On top of a competitive salary, you can expect a whole load of perks: 25 days' holiday + bank holidays- we understand the importance of you getting some down time. Annual Wellbeing Day - enjoy an additional day on us to look after your physical and mental wellbeing. Pension Scheme - helping you save towards your retirement home in the sun! Corporate Medical Cash Plan - claim back the cost of your medical treatments. Smart Working Options - spend up to 40% of your working week from home. So many savings- through our online community platform, you can access dozens of daily deals, from money off top brands to discounts on days out. Employee Assistance Programme- our people are at the heart of everything we do, so if you're happy, we're happy. Cycle to Work Scheme - save on the cost of biking to work. Monthly Employee Awards - Employee of the Month programme with £250 bonus Raising money for charity including a paid Volunteer Day - we're all about giving back and having lots of fun in the process! Referral scheme- know the perfect person to join the team? You could bag £1,500 for a putting a good word in. Wellbeing Programme - giving you the opportunity to join regular, interactive Wellbeing Workshops or join our 30 plus Wellbeing Champions. Enhanced Family Friendly Leave - support for you and your family to help you navigate through the craziness of family life. We Value Diversity We champion and welcome diversity in our workforce and ensure all job applicants receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender or gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality. We are not only committed to increasing the visibility and recognition of talent from under represented groups within our organisation, but the wider industry too. At the end of the day, we make sure we take time to look after ourselves, each other, and the planet, because we're always stronger together. ITG have a number of community groups (ERGs) available to employees which offer a safe space for like minded colleagues, with shared interests to connect, socialise and check in with each other. These include Black ITGers Together, LGBTQ+ Together, Mens Health Together, Muslims Together, Neurodiversity Together, Working Parents and Carers Together and Women In Tech Together. What next? If you found yourself interested in knowing more, drop us your application and someone from our team will be in touch.
Senior Automation Test Engineer Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire (Hybrid) Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Department: Quality Engineering & Testing Reports To: Test Manager About VE3: VE3 is a growing technology consultancy delivering digital transformation, cloud, data, AI, cybersecurity, and managed services to public and private sector organisations across the UK. We help our clients deliver high-quality digital services through innovative engineering practices and modern quality assurance approaches. We are looking for an experienced Senior Automation Test Engineer to lead the design and implementation of automated testing solutions across multiple client engagements. This role is ideal for someone passionate about quality engineering, automation, and continuous improvement. Role Overview As a Senior Automation Test Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable automation frameworks that improve software quality and accelerate delivery. You will work closely with developers, business analysts, DevOps engineers, and project managers to ensure quality is embedded throughout the software development lifecycle. You will also mentor junior testers, promote automation best practices, and contribute to the continuous evolution of VE3's Quality Engineering capability. Requirements Key Responsibilities Test Automation Design, develop, and maintain reusable automated test frameworks. Develop automated functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end tests. Identify suitable automation opportunities across projects. Improve test coverage while reducing manual effort. Review and optimise existing automation suites. Quality Engineering Participate in requirements analysis and solution design to ensure quality is built into products from the outset. Develop comprehensive test strategies and automation plans. Perform API, UI, database, and integration testing. Support performance, accessibility, and security testing where required. Ensure traceability between requirements, test cases, and defects. CI/CD & DevOps Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines. Support continuous testing using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar platforms. Collaborate with DevOps teams to improve release quality and deployment confidence. Analyse test execution results and troubleshoot failures. Technical Leadership Mentor junior and mid-level automation engineers. Review automation code and promote coding standards. Contribute to technical design discussions and quality improvements. Recommend tools and technologies that enhance testing capability. Defect & Quality Management Identify, document, and manage defects throughout the development lifecycle. Work closely with developers to resolve issues efficiently. Produce quality metrics and test reports for stakeholders. Client Engagement Collaborate directly with client teams and stakeholders. Provide technical guidance on automation strategy and quality assurance. Represent VE3 professionally during client engagements. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and quality workshops. Technical Skills Essential Strong experience in test automation (5+ years). Excellent programming skills in Java, C#, Python, or JavaScript/TypeScript. Experience with automation frameworks such as Selenium WebDriver, Playwright, Cypress, Appium (desirable). Experience testing REST APIs using Postman, Rest Assured, or similar tools. Strong SQL and database testing experience. Experience with Git version control. Experience with Azure DevOps, GitHub, or Jira. Experience integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines. Strong understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies. Desirable Performance testing using JMeter, Gatling, or LoadRunner. Accessibility testing (WCAG 2.1/2.2). Cloud platform experience (Azure, AWS, or GCP). Docker and Kubernetes exposure. Experience testing microservices and cloud-native applications. Knowledge of BDD frameworks such as Cucumber or SpecFlow. Essential Experience Experience designing automation frameworks from scratch. Experience leading automation initiatives on complex projects. Experience working in Agile delivery teams. Experience mentoring or leading automation engineers. Experience producing automation strategies and quality reports. Experience working with public sector or enterprise clients is advantageous. Personal Attributes Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Passion for quality engineering and continuous improvement. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Self motivated with the ability to work independently. Collaborative team player with mentoring capability. Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to identifying risks and improvements. Benefits What We Offer Private medical insurance 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Professional training and certification support Hybrid working Opportunities to work on large-scale digital transformation programmes across the UK public and private sectors Career progression into Test Lead, Automation Architect, or Quality Engineering Manager roles Why Join VE3? At VE3, quality is at the core of everything we deliver. You'll have the opportunity to work on innovative digital transformation programmes, help shape our automation capability, mentor talented engineers, and work with modern technologies in a collaborative and supportive environment. Whether building automation frameworks, improving CI/CD pipelines, or advising clients on quality engineering best practices, you'll play a key role in delivering reliable, scalable, and high performing software solutions.
14/07/2026
Full time
Senior Automation Test Engineer Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire (Hybrid) Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Department: Quality Engineering & Testing Reports To: Test Manager About VE3: VE3 is a growing technology consultancy delivering digital transformation, cloud, data, AI, cybersecurity, and managed services to public and private sector organisations across the UK. We help our clients deliver high-quality digital services through innovative engineering practices and modern quality assurance approaches. We are looking for an experienced Senior Automation Test Engineer to lead the design and implementation of automated testing solutions across multiple client engagements. This role is ideal for someone passionate about quality engineering, automation, and continuous improvement. Role Overview As a Senior Automation Test Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable automation frameworks that improve software quality and accelerate delivery. You will work closely with developers, business analysts, DevOps engineers, and project managers to ensure quality is embedded throughout the software development lifecycle. You will also mentor junior testers, promote automation best practices, and contribute to the continuous evolution of VE3's Quality Engineering capability. Requirements Key Responsibilities Test Automation Design, develop, and maintain reusable automated test frameworks. Develop automated functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end tests. Identify suitable automation opportunities across projects. Improve test coverage while reducing manual effort. Review and optimise existing automation suites. Quality Engineering Participate in requirements analysis and solution design to ensure quality is built into products from the outset. Develop comprehensive test strategies and automation plans. Perform API, UI, database, and integration testing. Support performance, accessibility, and security testing where required. Ensure traceability between requirements, test cases, and defects. CI/CD & DevOps Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines. Support continuous testing using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar platforms. Collaborate with DevOps teams to improve release quality and deployment confidence. Analyse test execution results and troubleshoot failures. Technical Leadership Mentor junior and mid-level automation engineers. Review automation code and promote coding standards. Contribute to technical design discussions and quality improvements. Recommend tools and technologies that enhance testing capability. Defect & Quality Management Identify, document, and manage defects throughout the development lifecycle. Work closely with developers to resolve issues efficiently. Produce quality metrics and test reports for stakeholders. Client Engagement Collaborate directly with client teams and stakeholders. Provide technical guidance on automation strategy and quality assurance. Represent VE3 professionally during client engagements. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and quality workshops. Technical Skills Essential Strong experience in test automation (5+ years). Excellent programming skills in Java, C#, Python, or JavaScript/TypeScript. Experience with automation frameworks such as Selenium WebDriver, Playwright, Cypress, Appium (desirable). Experience testing REST APIs using Postman, Rest Assured, or similar tools. Strong SQL and database testing experience. Experience with Git version control. Experience with Azure DevOps, GitHub, or Jira. Experience integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines. Strong understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies. Desirable Performance testing using JMeter, Gatling, or LoadRunner. Accessibility testing (WCAG 2.1/2.2). Cloud platform experience (Azure, AWS, or GCP). Docker and Kubernetes exposure. Experience testing microservices and cloud-native applications. Knowledge of BDD frameworks such as Cucumber or SpecFlow. Essential Experience Experience designing automation frameworks from scratch. Experience leading automation initiatives on complex projects. Experience working in Agile delivery teams. Experience mentoring or leading automation engineers. Experience producing automation strategies and quality reports. Experience working with public sector or enterprise clients is advantageous. Personal Attributes Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Passion for quality engineering and continuous improvement. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Self motivated with the ability to work independently. Collaborative team player with mentoring capability. Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to identifying risks and improvements. Benefits What We Offer Private medical insurance 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Professional training and certification support Hybrid working Opportunities to work on large-scale digital transformation programmes across the UK public and private sectors Career progression into Test Lead, Automation Architect, or Quality Engineering Manager roles Why Join VE3? At VE3, quality is at the core of everything we deliver. You'll have the opportunity to work on innovative digital transformation programmes, help shape our automation capability, mentor talented engineers, and work with modern technologies in a collaborative and supportive environment. Whether building automation frameworks, improving CI/CD pipelines, or advising clients on quality engineering best practices, you'll play a key role in delivering reliable, scalable, and high performing software solutions.
Inspired Thinking Group is seeking a highly talented Automated Tester for a 3 6 month contract in the West Midlands. This role involves creating and improving automation test suites using Java and Selenium WebDriver. The ideal candidate should have experience in QA testing web-based applications and be comfortable in a hybrid model. We value diversity and ensure equal treatment for all job applicants.
03/07/2026
Full time
Inspired Thinking Group is seeking a highly talented Automated Tester for a 3 6 month contract in the West Midlands. This role involves creating and improving automation test suites using Java and Selenium WebDriver. The ideal candidate should have experience in QA testing web-based applications and be comfortable in a hybrid model. We value diversity and ensure equal treatment for all job applicants.
We are looking for a highly talented Automated Tester for a 3 6 month contract, who is in search of every bug, defect and glitch in the matrix! We are looking for a highly talented Automated Tester for a 3 6 month contract, who is in search of every bug, defect and glitch in the matrix! The Digital Engineering team, part of our Integrate pillar, are responsible for building world class, enterprise grade digital applications for high profile brands. We pride ourselves in working with mature Agile methodologies and make use of the latest versions of technology. Our teams are structured in such a way that gives every employee the opportunity to learn new skills, work on various projects over time and see the results of your efforts in the online consumer marketplace. Joining the Digital Engineering function would see you work as part of a cross functional, product style team, generally consisting of a Business Analyst, Scrum Master / Project Manager, Solution Architect, Lead Developers (FE and BE), Developers, and Testers (Manual and Automated). Ideally, we are looking for midlands based individuals who are happy to work on a hybrid model with 2 days in the office and 3 days remote, however we are also open to hiring remote workers in the UK as long as you are prepared to travel to the midlands from time to time. Responsibilities Creating, developing and improving the automation suites for projects Develop our automation tests within our test frameworks using Java as our core development language with Selenium WebDriver Working alongside Development teams and other stakeholders to resolve issues Writing and running test scripts and regression suites and accurately recording issues raised Essential Skills You're curious, ambitious, and hardworking and thrive in a fast moving digital environment You already have experience in QA testing web based applications, cross browser functional testing, strong familiarity with bug tracking and reporting applications, plus experience of writing test cases Needless to say, you will come armed with experience of Selenium WebDriver with the Java programming language HTML, CSS and JavaScript and a Working knowledge of BDD (Behaviour Driven Development) We champion and welcome diversity in our workforce and ensure all job applicants receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender or gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.
03/07/2026
Full time
We are looking for a highly talented Automated Tester for a 3 6 month contract, who is in search of every bug, defect and glitch in the matrix! We are looking for a highly talented Automated Tester for a 3 6 month contract, who is in search of every bug, defect and glitch in the matrix! The Digital Engineering team, part of our Integrate pillar, are responsible for building world class, enterprise grade digital applications for high profile brands. We pride ourselves in working with mature Agile methodologies and make use of the latest versions of technology. Our teams are structured in such a way that gives every employee the opportunity to learn new skills, work on various projects over time and see the results of your efforts in the online consumer marketplace. Joining the Digital Engineering function would see you work as part of a cross functional, product style team, generally consisting of a Business Analyst, Scrum Master / Project Manager, Solution Architect, Lead Developers (FE and BE), Developers, and Testers (Manual and Automated). Ideally, we are looking for midlands based individuals who are happy to work on a hybrid model with 2 days in the office and 3 days remote, however we are also open to hiring remote workers in the UK as long as you are prepared to travel to the midlands from time to time. Responsibilities Creating, developing and improving the automation suites for projects Develop our automation tests within our test frameworks using Java as our core development language with Selenium WebDriver Working alongside Development teams and other stakeholders to resolve issues Writing and running test scripts and regression suites and accurately recording issues raised Essential Skills You're curious, ambitious, and hardworking and thrive in a fast moving digital environment You already have experience in QA testing web based applications, cross browser functional testing, strong familiarity with bug tracking and reporting applications, plus experience of writing test cases Needless to say, you will come armed with experience of Selenium WebDriver with the Java programming language HTML, CSS and JavaScript and a Working knowledge of BDD (Behaviour Driven Development) We champion and welcome diversity in our workforce and ensure all job applicants receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender or gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.
