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Job Title: Performance Test Engineer (6 month FTC) Sector: Test consultancy specialising in financial services Essential Skills: Performance testing using JMeter Location: Primarily remote with c1 day per month in the consultancy office in Berkshire & client visits when requested Salary: £50,000/annum + benefits Start Date: We require someone to start ASAP Saffron QA is the recruitment partner to a successful and expanding software testing consultancy. The organisation has a reputation for providing high calibre software testing services within the financial services sector. We are in the market for a Performance Test Engineer with previous experience of designing and developing performance testing solutions and have sound knowledge/experience of either JMeter or Gatling. You will be working across a range of financial services and AI based projects The ideal candidate will be keen to progress their career in a consulting environment, where they can contribute to multiple projects, using a range of tools and technologies. You will be responsible for supporting the consultancy on test automation proof of concepts as well as presenting and demoing solutions to clients. We are looking for a candidate with the following experience; • Experience of Performance testing using JMeter and designing performance testing solutions., • Good Java programming skills., • Experience of a performance monitoring tool., • Participate in the continuous improvement of the Quality Engineering process, including the implementation of best practices and strategies., • Create and maintain code and documentation for project work., • Provide regular status updates and reports on testing progress to the Test Manager and stakeholders. This position is being offered on a fixed term contract basis for an initial 6-month period and offers a salary of up to £50,000/annum. This is an immediate vacancy and we need someone available to start ASAP. *Must hold British passport or ILR due to background checking process. No Visa sponsorship available.

Job Title: Test Automation Engineer (Front end & API) Sector: Test consultancy specialising in financial services Essential Skills: Playwright (Typescript or JavaScript) and API Automation Location: Primarily remote with c1 day per month in the consultancy office in Berkshire & client visits when requested Salary: Up to £50,000/annum + benefits Start Date: We require someone to start ASAP Saffron QA is the recruitment partner to a successful and expanding software testing consultancy. The organisation has a reputation for providing high calibre software testing services within the financial services sector. We are in the market for a Test Automation Engineer with previous experience of designing and developing test automation frameworks in Playwright using either Typescript or JavaScript. We also require someone with good API automation experience and we are open to various tools and programming languages. The ideal candidate will be keen to progress their career in a consulting environment, where they can contribute to multiple projects, using a range of tools and technologies. You will be responsible for supporting the consultancy on test automation proof of concepts as well as presenting and demoing solutions to clients. We are looking for a candidate with the following experience; • Proven experience and ability to create test automation frameworks from scratch using Playwright and JavaScript or Typescript. Cypress automation experience would be beneficial., • Experience of designing API automation solutions, • Develop CI Test Pipeline on the creation, maintenance, and improvement of CI tools such as MS Azure, Jenkins, GitHub Actions., • Experience working with version control tools like GIT, GIT hub, Bitbucket and Azure Repos., • Establish and uphold coding standards for automation tools and processes., • Participate in the continuous improvement of the Quality Engineering process, including the implementation of best practices and automation strategies., • Create and maintain code and documentation for project work., • Provide regular status updates and reports on testing progress to the Test Manager and stakeholders. This position is being offered on a permanent basis and offers a salary of up to £50,000/annum. This is an immediate opening and require someone to start asap. *Must hold British passport or ILR due to background checking process. No Visa sponsorship available.

🚀 DevOps Engineer (Python/Jenkins) – Global Banking Supply-Chain Security Join a premier global digital transformation consultancy that combines "Big Bank Funding with FinTech Thinking." We are seeking a high-calibre DevOps Engineer to join a long-term, high-impact project embedded within one of the world’s leading Tier-1 International Investment Banks. This role is centered on "DevX" (Developer Experience), specifically evolving the Jenkins Shared Library that powers multi-language builds across one of the largest technology estates in the industry 💰 Rate & Engagement: • Pay Rate: £440 per day (Inside IR35), • Location: UK - Non-London (Hybrid), • Start Date: Immediate 🛠 The Role You will own and evolve the Jenkins Shared Library, focusing on delivering fast, secure, and provenance-rich pipelines that strengthen software supply-chain integrity. Key Responsibilities: • Pipeline Engineering: Design and maintain Groovy pipeline steps for build, test, package, and deployment phases., • Python Tooling: Extend Python scripts for SLSA provenance, SBOM generation, and security scan aggregation (SonarQube, SAST, etc.), • Optimization: Enhance performance through parallel builds, caching, and dependency prefetching, • Integrity & Security: Ensure artifact integrity via SHA-mapping and reproducible inputs while refactoring legacy scripts to modern standards., • Mentorship: Act as a subject matter expert for engineers on secure pipeline development and supply-chain practices 🎯 Major Requirements: We are looking for an engineer with an ownership mindset who can operate with minimal supervision11. • Experience: 7+ years in engineering, with at least 3 years focused on CI/CD platforms or DevSecOps., • Jenkins & Groovy: Expert-level knowledge of Jenkins Shared Libraries and Groovy., • Python Mastery: Advanced Python automation skills, specifically for JSON/YAML processing and tooling scripts., • Security & Compliance: Deep understanding of supply-chain security, including SLSA, CycloneDX SBOM, and digests., • Tooling: Proficiency with SonarQube, Sonatype IQ, and container/SAST scanning., • Packaging: Knowledge of Maven, NPM, Python packaging, and exposure to Helm/Terraform. 🌟 Why Apply? This is a rare opportunity to work at the intersection of high-scale banking and cutting-edge security engineering. You will be responsible for a pipeline that supports Java, Node, Python, and cloud-native deployments, ensuring compliance and performance at a global scale

Job Title: Performance Test Engineer (6 month FTC). Saffron QA is the recruitment partner to a successful and expanding software testing consultancy. We are seeking a Performance Test Engineer with experience designing and developing performance testing solutions with knowledge of JMeter or Gatling.

A leading defence organisation is seeking a Software Engineer to develop and support software for missile systems testing.Located in Bolton, UK, the role offers a salary between £40,000 and £75,000, a hybrid working model, and a range of benefits including a company bonus and parental leave enhanc

A successful software testing consultancy in the financial services sector is seeking a Performance Test Engineer on a 6-month fixed-term contract.

A leading defense organization in the UK is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead and inspire teams in delivering critical software for Test Equipment. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills, with a focus on team motivation and development.

You will develop and support test software, contributing to the testing of missile systems. A leading defence organization in Bolton is seeking Software Engineers of varying experience levels to join their Software Resource and Capability Team.

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. Develop and maintain reusable test assets for the functional and non-functional testing

Senior Software Engineer in Test. Senior Software Engineer in Test. Solid API testing experience (REST, Postman, SoapUI).

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

Execute formal software qualification testing. ISTQB or similar software testing certification. Software Test Engineer - Systems Integration & Validation.

Polytec are seeking an experienced Software Test Engineer to support the development and validation of complex software systems for our Royston based client. Contribute to software design through reviews, prototyping and test case development. Produce test plans, QA documentation and test summary re

SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test). Ideally have experience in Python for test automation. Hands-on experience testing or validating.

As the QA Engineer, this is far more than a test execution role. Expanding test coverage across existing systems while setting standards for the future. Leading testing across front-end, back-end, integration, and security.

We're moving from traditional testing approaches towards a modern, engineering-led quality strategy: unit testing, contract testing, component testing, integration testing, E2E flows, synthetics, and strong observability across our microservices. We love the cloud, we prefer building the right solut

Design and develop comprehensive test plans and test cases ensuring robust test coverage and high‑quality software. Previous software testing experience (both manual and automation) is required operating either as a Software Tester, Validation Engineer or Quality Assurance Engineer. Continue impro

Design test plans, automate test cases, and present test strategies for team review. They must also be confident in all aspects of software delivery on large and small projects including build/test automation. Work with Development to review new feature designs and validate test specifications to en

Plan, manage, and assure all testing activities across the delivery lifecycle, including functional, integration, system, UAT, performance, and non-functional testing. Drive increased use of test automation and continuous testing where appropriate. The role is responsible for defining the test strat

You will play a vital role working within a cross functional team, participating in the development of software with a primary focus being on the testability and performance of software applications. Automation Testing is at the core of defining, developing and testing products for businesses and th

Software Development & Test Engineer (12 month contract). Prepare, execute & document tests of software-based delivery items. Experience developing test suites for software-based deliverables that include;.

We’re looking for a motivated Embedded Software Test Engineer with excellent Python skills and a solid understanding of embedded systems to strengthen our Software Test organisation. Professional experience in embedded software, test automation, or a related area. Good understanding of software de

A leading digital services company in the United Kingdom is looking for a skilled Software Engineer to develop and maintain test solutions using C/C++, C#, and scripting languages. The successful candidate will work with test automation frameworks and contribute to high-quality software development,

A leading tech recruitment firm is looking for a Software Development and Test Engineer to join their team in Irlam on a hybrid basis. The role involves creating and testing software solutions, collaborating with the Architecture team, and troubleshooting performance issues. Candidates should have e

Software Test Engineer - DV NPAworldwide • Manchester, England, United Kingdom. Manual & automation software testing. Working with DevOps and agile methodologies—TDD, BDD, ATDD—and continuous testing through CI/CD pipelines, with manual/exploratory testing when needed.

A leading technology consulting company is seeking a Software Engineer to develop and maintain testing solutions using C/C++ and C#. The role involves working with automation frameworks and applying DevOps practices to ensure high-quality software development.

Software Development Engineer in Test / 6 months / Wiltshire (Hybrid) / 400 - 450pd (Inside IR35). Experienced working with testing tools such as. If interested and feel yourself well sutied, please apply via this advert with your latest CV and I will be in touch to discuss.

A leading investment platform company in Manchester is seeking a Software Test Engineer to enhance the quality of their applications. Candidates should have a solid understanding of testing methodologies and the ability to write automated test scripts, as well as attention to detail and teamwork ski

A leading IT recruitment agency is seeking a Software Test Engineer to join a fast-growing SaaS business. This remote position requires expertise in testing. NET applications, creating detailed test plans and maintaining defect tracking.

Design test plans, automate test cases, and present test strategies for team review. Define and implement test strategies for Java and Salesforce-based applications, championing shift-left testing, automation best practices, and continuous quality. Paysafe is currently seeking a Senior Software Deve

Test execution: design and execute comprehensive test plans, including unit, integration, and end‑to‑end tests, as well as performance and security testing. As a Senior Software Engineer in Test at IOE, you are responsible for improving how IOE builds, maintains, and tests software while activel

A leading defence contractor in the UK is seeking a Software Engineer - Test to support software test activities for critical defense projects. The role demands expertise in testing high integrity software and a solid understanding of the software development lifecycle.

We are seeking an experienced Software Developer in Test to lead the development and implementation of robust test automation frameworks. Create and maintain documentation for test plans, test cases, and results to promote transparency and knowledge sharing. You will play a key role in ensuring the

Lead Software Developer in Test (Lead SDET). If you’re a seasoned technologist with a deep understanding of software testing and automation and the leadership skills to mentor teams and guide clients through complex challenges, this is your opportunity to lead from the front. Join Ten10 as a Lead

A leading investment platform company in Manchester is seeking a Software Test Engineer to carry out testing across a diverse range of processes. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering tested and resilient code in a fast-paced environment, working closely with product teams to shape an

They should be positioned as a senior engineer with a specialisation in test automation and quality engineering, rather than someone who only executes test cases. Testing focus: Automated testing (not manual QA). We’re looking for a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) who will act

A consulting firm in the UK is seeking a software developer to join their Digital, Data and Technology team. You will design, build, and maintain software that meets user needs, following best practices in coding and security. Responsibilities include developing software, coaching junior team member

Nscale is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to help scale quality across our GenAI cloud platform through engineering, automation, and enablement, not manual testing or release gate‑keeping, joining our existing compact team of engineers. Deep understanding of risk‑ba

A leading technology supplier in the automotive industry is seeking a competent Software Test Engineer. The role requires at least 3 years of software testing experience and extensive C programming knowledge. Responsibilities include developing new features and validating software produced by contra

We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Software Development and Test Engineerlooking for new employment. The software development and test engineer both produces solution designs and code suitable to solve development requirements identified, whilst also providing g

Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of system and integration testing experience, strong problem-solving skills, and proficiency in Python for test automation. A leading satellite technology firm is seeking an experienced System Test Engineer to lead verification and validation activities for ne

Our Client has a requirement for a Software Development and Test Engineer, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Irlam. Job Title: Software Development and Test Engineer. The software development and test engineer is a key part of the technology team that operates the Wholesale Fibre p

Testing focus: Automated testing (not manual QA). We’re looking for a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) who will act as a development partner rather than a traditional QA resource. Own and enhance unit and integration testing across our services and platforms.

Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in software testing for safety-critical systems, proficiency in Python, and a solid understanding of agile methodologies. A leading medical technology firm in Greater London seeks a Software Test Engineer to enhance the reliability of its neuromo

You’ll be joining one of our Agile Product squads which consist of a Software Engineering Manager, Software Engineers and fellow SDETs, reporting into a Tribe QA Engineering Manager. Has strong experience of API testing and/or contract testing. Has strong experience integrating testing at various

From planning to execution, you’ll know full‑stack testing and how to implement modern approaches for maximum impact (Web/API/early visibility of quality on CI/CD pipelines). You’ll be excited to start learning about Performance/Load testing, even if this is new to you. Technology, Information

Working knowledge of test management tools: JIRA, Zephyr, TestRail. We're seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join our Engineering teams in London. Strengthen the shift‑left approach by enabling developers to contribute to automated tests and adopt modern testing techn

Senior Test Automation Engineer (SDET) | Up to £80,000 | Hybrid - Basildon. Here at Burns Sheehan, we're working with a leading automotive and financial services organisation modernising their test automation strategy across UK engineering teams. Senior Test Automation Engineer (SDET).