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Company: A global leader in HVDC technology, delivering cutting-edge solutions to customers worldwide. The global engineering team includes approximately 500+ experts dedicated specifically to HVDC Control & Protection. Since 2010, the team has consistently delivered 2 HVDC projects per year, occasionally handling 3 in parallel. Operating on a typical 4-year project cycle, the business secures new HVDC projects every 2 years. Over the past 5 years, the team has more than doubled in size, growing from 350 to over 700. In the UK market, this company holds a commanding 50% share in HVDC systems and around 25% in the substation sector. About the job: As a Project Lead, you will be the driving force behind the complete software development process during the project execution phase. You will manage a team of software engineers to develop and integrate HVDC Control and Protection systems. You will ensure customer requirements are met and effective testing strategies are developed. Responsibilities: • Manage the software development process from project start-up to the final customer acceptance tests, ensuring compliance with all relevant system requirements., • Set up and drive consistent requirements engineering, define acceptance tests in close collaboration with our customers and internal partners., • Coordinate the execution of offsite and on-site acceptance tests, create test reports, and track open points., • Track software development and test progress and report to project management regularly., • Promote a model-based engineering approach and support the efficient use of Xin-the-loop environments to achieve project goals in terms of time and quality., • Support tender teams in bid projects by planning and calculating integration and testing tasks. Background: • University degree in Engineering (e.g., Electrical or Automation Engineering) or relevant technical field. Master's or PhD in HVDC controls, AC/DC Power systems, Power electronics, or Wind power converters is a plus., • Several years of hands-on experience in C&P systems for large industrial converter applications (engineering/commissioning in HVDC or similar electrical converter systems)., • Good knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink and GIT version control in Software-in-the loop or Hardware-in-the-loop test environments or a solid working knowledge of power system modelling and analysis tools like PSCAD/EMTDC or RSCAD., • Experience in leading small to large engineering or commissioning teams is a plus, proactivity in driving topics and resolving issues

Location: Remote with occasional travel to Sheffield Daily rate: £500 inside IR35 Duration: up until January 2027 Security Clearance: BPSS Required Experience: • Engineers will be able to operate independently but will also be team players, working according to squad workflows, adhering to definitions of done, branching strategies, ticket refinement, documentation, and peer review processes., • Comfortable working with 12 factor app principles, Rest APIs, Microservices, Containers (docker), JavaScript, Node, Jest, Java, SpringBoot and Junit4., • Experience leading a single agile team on a technical basis, working on backend services, and collaborating closely with other teams in a shared environment., • Test engineers should be experts in test automation at all test levels, from unit to system testing. Recent software development experience, ie the development of applications in addition to the testing of them, would be highly beneficial at this level., • Test engineers will be able to lead test activities within their agile squad and work with others to implement test processes and tooling that allows for coordinated development across multiple teams. Engineers will be able to provide guidance on risk-based approaches to multiple stakeholders, coach other engineers and peer review their work., • Test Automation - Selenium, • Penetration Testing

Experience in using multiple test automation frameworks and tools, ideally utilising TestComplete. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented and driven individual to join an evolving test automation function that is central to the strategic testing approach and initiatives. Provide test automat

The role requires expertise in multiple test automation frameworks, with strong Python skills and an understanding of CI/CD pipelines. A leading financial services firm in Southampton is seeking a Senior Associate for test automation. You will play a key role in enhancing testing capabilities within

We are looking for someone with good depth of experience who can help contribute towards our test automation framework that fits between unit test coverage and the manual testing that we currently have in place. The purpose of the role is to reduce our manual testing overhead by developing robust te

With a strong shift-left mindset, you will champion automation-first testing strategies that ensure reliability, scalability, performance, and security from the earliest stages of development. This is a hands-on technical leadership position suited to someone who is passionate about automation, qu

They will be able to identify areas where test automation would be a good fit – considering repetitive regression testing, API functional tests (potentially with mocked data), and other areas where automation will provide good value for effort. We are looking for someone with good depth of exp

Develops strategies for improving efficiency within the engineering team by leveraging automation tools or introducing new processes/methodologies. Expert knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software/hardware/networks development life cycle, including coding standards, code

We are looking for someone with good depth of experience who can help contribute towards our test automation framework that fits between unit test coverage and the manual testing that we currently have in place. The purpose of the role is to reduce our manual testing overhead by developing robust te

The role involves creating automation test strategies and plans, managing test assets, and collaborating with team members across the organization. A leading technology consulting firm in the UK is looking for an experienced Automation Test Engineer to join their Quality Engineering team.

They will be able to identify areas where test automation would be a good fit – considering repetitive regression testing, API functional tests (potentially with mocked data), and other areas where automation will provide good value for effort. We are looking for someone with good depth of experie

A leading IT consulting firm in the UK is seeking a Test Consultant / Test Optimisation Manager to work closely with the CIO in implementing a test operating model. The role involves advising on test governance, identifying opportunities for automation, and refining the software development lifecycl

Candidates should have 4-6 years of testing experience, skills in automation tools like Selenium, JUnit, and programming languages. A leading technology firm in the UK seeks a Quality Assurance Engineer to develop automation frameworks and verify the functional quality of IT solutions.

Senior Automation Test Engineer role at Howden. Your role will drive a quality-first mindset, embed test automation into every stage of the development lifecycle, and champion continuous delivery practices. As a Senior Test Automation Engineer, you’ll be a key member of one of our agile product te

Are you passionate about building high-quality software through robust testing? We’re looking for a Mobile Test Automation Engineer to join Selected Interventions, now part of the AMCS Group, a global leader in environmental software. You’ll be responsible for converting manual test cases into a

A financial technology firm in London is looking for a Senior Test Automation Engineer to design and maintain advanced test automation frameworks.

Creating test scripts within a BDD environment using Cucumber, SpecFlow or similar* Ability to manage and maintain versions of test assets in GIT and other repositories* Experience of working in Agile / DevOps environments* Hands on experience of various test types (manual and automation) such as Fu

Develop and maintain test automation frameworks, including test data management and test environment setup. Develop and maintain test automation frameworks, including test data management and test environment setup. Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks using tools such

The successful applicant will promote innovation and contribute to testing processes in a collaborative team environment. A leading technology firm seeks an experienced SAP Regression Test Manager in Greater London. The role involves overseeing all regression testing activities in the implementation

The ideal candidate will focus on test automation and data quality, working closely with engineering and DevOps teams. This fully remote position is perfect for a QA professional who enjoys automation and data testing. Applicants should have skills in Python, SQL, Docker, and testing methodologies s

A global technology leader seeks an experienced Test Manager for SAP S4/HANA in Greater London. This full-time role involves ensuring effective regression testing and improving business processes through innovative SAP solutions.

A growing technology company in the UK is looking for a Senior Test / Development Engineer to lead the development and planning of tests for advanced electromechanical systems. The ideal candidate should have at least 4 years of experience in test development, specifically with electric motors, and

The role involves defining test strategies, leading a team of testers, and ensuring compliance with QA standards. The position requires strong analytical skills and practical experience with test management and automation tools. A technology services company is seeking a Test Manager in the UK.

A naval technology company is seeking a Test Engineer to develop and design test systems for innovative naval solutions. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant Bachelor's degree and have experience in programming with Python and test automation tools. The role involves creating test plans, integra

You will be responsible for designing high-quality C++ systems, managing test automation strategies, and mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate should have strong proficiency in Modern C++, experience with test automation, and a passion for quality and clean code.

The ideal candidate has over 12 years of software testing experience, with at least 4-5 years in a leadership role, and a strong background in both manual and automation testing. A leading technology company in the UK is seeking an experienced Test Lead to oversee the testing lifecycle for complex p

Take ownership of test automation strategy for your area, including unit, integration, and system-level testing. Experience designing testable systems and writing code with automation in mind. We are looking for a Senior C++ Engineer with a strong test automation mindset to join the Game Production

If you’re a senior‑level Test Automation Engineer or SDET with a background in asset or investment management and ready to shape next‑gen testing frameworks, we’d love to hear from you. Strong data testing skills (SQL, Snowflake, Databricks), performance/load testing, API and UI testing. The

The role involves rigorous manual and automated testing, collaborating with teams to ensure high-quality deliverables. Candidates should have solid automation skills and experience with QA methodologies.

Essential skills include strong experience in test automation with an ETRM platform with as many of the following as possible:. Senior Automation Test Engineer – ETRM / Trading Platforms. Automationtesting Python, Java etc.

We are looking for experienced Test Engineers with a passion for Manual & Automation testing, with expertise using Selenium & Java. Non-Functional testing as required using a wide variety of test tools across, Security, Performance, Accessibility and Operational Acceptance Testing (OAT). Working wit

Develop and maintain test automation frameworks, including test data management and test environment setup. Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks using tools such as Selenium, Appium, or other automation testing tools. Collaborate with the QA team to develop and maintai

A leading IT consulting firm in Greater London is seeking a talented Automation Tester with 4-6 years of experience in automatic testing and Test Driven Development. You will play a key role in developing and executing functional tests to ensure software quality in socially critical IT systems.

A top tech company in London seeks an Automation Test Specialist to enhance software quality. Ideal candidates possess a Bachelor's degree and experience in automation testing. In this role, you will design and develop automated tests using tools like Selenium and Appium, collaborate with cross-func

The role requires proven experience in software testing, knowledge of manual and automation testing tools, and excellent communication skills. A leading UK car retailer is seeking a Test Lead to own the testing strategy and lead a talented team to ensure quality software delivery.

A leading AI optimization firm in the UK is seeking a QA Test Lead to develop automation testing strategies for diverse projects. This role involves implementing test scripts for functional and regression testing while collaborating with engineering teams. Candidates should have extensive experience

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in testing frameworks, CI/CD, and experience with cloud-based solutions. A leading technology firm in Greater London is seeking an experienced Test Lead/Manager to join its Loyalty team. This role involves defining and managing the end-to-end testing

A leading technology company in Greater London seeks an experienced Automation Tester to join their team. In this role, you will develop automation frameworks from scratch and verify functional and quality requirements for critical IT systems. Applicants should have 4-6 years of automated testing ex

The ideal candidate has a strong background in both manual and automation testing, with excellent stakeholder management skills. A leading technology company based in London is seeking a Test Lead to define and own the testing strategy as they drive quality across multiple projects. This hybrid posi

A prominent health and insurance company is seeking a Mid-Senior level Talent Acquisition Specialist who will lead testing across teams and drive automation excellence. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of hands-on experience in Automation Testing with a strong knowledge of C#, Java, and Selenium.

Managing version control, clean code practices, and documentation across test systems. Designing and running performance tests on mechanical or electronic components. This role sits within their experimental team, focused on developing and maintaining test rigs and the supporting data infrastructure

Establish and enforce engineering best practices across the organisation (code quality, security, testing, CI/CD).

Writing high-quality, well-tested, production-ready code.

Building clean, testable, and maintainable code with a strong focus on quality.

We are seeking an experienced Automation Control Systems Engineer to join our team. Design, development and programming of PLC HMI SCADA control systems and industrial automation project software to meet the customers’ objectives. Using your existing experience in Rockwell Automation / Allen Bradl

We’re looking for a skilled Automation Engineer to deliver hands-on technical support, maintenance, and optimisation of automated warehouse systems. Strong electrical bias; automation, robotics, or electronics background.

Alexander Steele has partnered with a leading global food manufacturer that has an exciting opportunity for a Control & Automation Systems specialist to join their Operational Technology (OT) team, and lead the control and automation systems infrastructure strategy for their UK factories. Good techn

Building and maintaining automation using. Collaborating with customers and internal teams to drive adoption of automation best practices. Proven hands-on automation and scripting capability using:.