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There's 2 brand new roles available to join a highly respected Consulting Business that operate within the Financial space. You'll be part of one of the largest Financial Trading transformation projects in the world(!) and set up for an exciting career trajectory with the support of brilliant Test Managers.

Title: Test Automation Engineer - QA

Company: Consultancy - Financial

Location: London Hybrid (often 3 days a week in office)

Salary: £50,000-£5,000 + benefits

Tech essentials : Backend (C#/Java/Python) SQL, Specflow/BDD

Nice to have: CI/CD pipes, GitHub Actions, YAML, Powershell

Interview process: 1 stage remote video interview

Why should you be interested in this opportunity?

• They've gone from strength to strength over the last 10 years as they’ve strategically positioned themselves as essential partners to major financial corporations.
• They have multi-year contracts in place to continue working in partnership with blue chip £b lion organisations as they expand into new territories.
• Software Quality is at the very core of what they do. They’re deeply passionate about delivering Quality Software and Test-Driven Development is in their DNA.
• You’ll work alongside a team of highly experienced Test Automation experts from diverse backgrounds
• Extensive investment into your training, onboarding and becoming a subject matter expert in their specialism
• The opportunity for upward promotion is endless and they are active looking for future leaders

Why they’ll be interested in you -

• You have solid Programming experience, with a keen interest in Software Quality & Testing
• C# or Python or Java knowledge needed
• You probably have a relevant degree at 2:1 level or above
• You may have 1-3 years commercial experience, but they're open with this
• You’re naturally inquisitive, curious and interested in learning and development
• Good communication skills are vital as you’ll be representing the company in a client-facing role

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We are seeking a highly motivated Test Automation Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining automated testing solutions that ensure the delivery of high-quality, secure, and reliable software.

This role requires a strong technical background in test engineering, excellent collaboration skills, and a proven ability to work in fast-paced Agile environments.

Responsibilities:

• Automated testing of deployments to cloud environments (e.g. AWS, EKS etc.) through pipelines
• Improving the quality of infrastructure deployments through automated testing - reducing issues arising after deployment.
• Test the actual instance/infrastructure itself and less the application that is being deployed
• Testing instances to make sure they have been deployed correctly and are working as expected. 
• Chaos testing of deployments/instances to make sure that they behave as expected if an instance goes down for some reason. 
• Define the approach for setting up the test infrastructure and use the outputs to drive technical improvements.
• Communicate with other teams and share technical resources, knowledge and lessons learned (with regards to testing automation)
• Infrastructure-as-Code testing principles.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of test engineering best practices .

• Experience with functional and non-functional testing (performance, security, accessibility, etc.).
• Skilled in systems integration testing and microservices/API testing .
• Hands-on experience with security testing and understanding of associated risks.
• Proficiency in performance testing methodologies and tools.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain automated test suites .
• Experience with test infrastructure tools such as Docker and containerisation.
• Strong understanding of TDD and BDD principles .
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automation in build and deployment workflows.
• Strong Java (11/17/21) development experience and knowledge of the Spring Boot framework .
• Experience with test frameworks such as Cucumber, REST Assured, and WireMock.
• Hands-on knowledge of front-end testing frameworks such as Selenium.
• Experience in accessibility testing in line with WCAG standards.
• SC Security Clearance (or eligibility) required to access production logs.

Desired Attributes

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills, able to clearly convey technical findings to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proactive approach to identifying risks, issues, and improvements.
• Passion for continuous learning, technology, and quality assurance.

Benefits

What we offer

• A company culture based on respect, transparency, and equality.
• Flexible work hours and hybrid remote work.
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Training and Career Progression

Sharing the culture

Infotel UK is an equal opportunity employer, and we pride ourselves on our diversity. That includes your gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, or disability status.

We have an incredible team ethic; we work together to consistently deliver for our clients. We host after-work gatherings and other in-house events to ensure our team members develop strong relationships and enjoy their work environment.

Join the Infotel UK Team! 

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a growing global company and leverage your expertise to achieve exceptional results. 

Apply today with your CV! All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality

Paragraf’s patented contamination-free deposition technology delivers game-changing opportunities for the commercialisation of graphene by allowing us to manufacture high-purity 2D graphene sheets at scale.

Paragraf is the first company in the world to mass produce graphene-based electronic devices using standard semiconductor processes. We not only specialise in the manufacture of high-purity graphene but also its seamless integration into ready to use products that can be quickly adopted by our customers and partners to support the advancement of their technologies.

At Paragraf we are committed to materially transforming electronics through the development of high-purity graphene products that will facilitate massive improvements in the performance of technologies across all aspects of life.

Founded as a spin out from Cambridge University in 2017 with the aim of transferring the technology from the academic lab into a commercial entity. Since then, we have grown from one site in Somersham, Cambridgeshire and three employees to a team of over 100 amazing people and an additional production facility in Huntingdon as well as sales teams globally promoting Paragraf.

The Role

This role focuses on developing and maintaining automated test equipment to ensure the high quality and performance of our products. You will guide projects through requirements elicitation, design, development, test, release and support. Outside of test, you will use your experience and knowledge to create robust and efficient solutions to assist in other areas of the company, as well as driving best practice and industry standards. Solutions will include a multi discipline collaboration of skills and departments.

Responsibilities & Tasks

• Design and develop internal software using a selection of programming languages (Python / C#/ C++ / LabView), to support the manufacture and testing of our Graphene electronics products.
• Support the development of automated test equipment by writing software to communicate with hardware for motion control and data acquisition.
• Support the integration of production systems (MES/ERP) with internal software applications, e.g. through the development of APIs.
• Design and integrate Microsoft SQL databases for test data storage, manufacturing tracking, and system configuration.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and data engineers throughout a system’s development and production life cycle.
• Troubleshoot systems issues involving both software and hardware.
• Maintain effective communication with cross-functional stakeholders to elicit functional and non-functional software requirements, ensuring alignment with business / product needs.
• Own Solution Project Plans and reporting of progress & updates to Management.
• Take a proactive approach to CI/CD and Testing, ensuring best practice and longevity is at its core and provide professional documentation and frameworks.
• Manage Git repositories as administrator, deciding on permission and workflow setups.
• Manage subordinates’ workload and line management as and when required.
• Maintain and promote excellent understanding of software design principles for efficient and maintainable code.
• Continuously seeking new ways for automation to drive company efficiency.
• Deliver tactical quick wins and show adaptability and flexibility with day to day activity.
• Be a Critical Thinker, understanding requirements and novel ways to deliver solutions effectively.
• Comfortable working autonomously on fast-paced, high output projects
• Be enthusiastic about challenges, potentially beyond the initial scope of the role, and motivated by a new opportunity.

Requirements

Education and Qualifications

• Computer science degree or equivalent software development experience from time in industry.

Experience

• Experience developing software in Python / C# / C++ / LabView / SQL and writing testable, maintainable code.
• Experience creating and maintaining predominantly internal software solutions for data acquisition, processing, modelling and visualisation.
• 3+ years of experience in automated test equipment software development for manufacturing and system integration.
• Experience working within cross-functional teams on the design and delivery of internal instrumentation / tools.
• Experienced with Git for version control.
• Experience with agile workflow and supporting software (e.g. Jira).
• Experience designing and maintaining database architectures in relational databases.
• Experience providing top-level technical summaries to support development within a NPD framework.
• Experience working in a fast-paced R&D environment.
• Ability to face into challenges and adapt.

Preferred Skills that Set You Apart

• Experience with production system configuration / development (e.g. MES/ERPs).
• Comfortable working with the Scrum framework.

Communication

• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to contribute and encourage ideas generation to senior management
• Effectively communicate technical information, and to report on status of work in a timely manner to senior management
• Ability to present information clearly and appropriately for the audience

Additional factors

• Respect and adherence to confidentiality and critical matters
• Responsible for ensuring a safe and healthy work environment by complying with company policies and processes and all relevant regulations including the use of PPE, as appropriate to the level and scope of the role. This includes participation in health and safety training and reporting of any potential hazards or breaches of safety protocols in the appropriate manner.
• Willing to travel both domestically and abroad

Benefits

At Paragraf we are constantly looking for new ways to support and reward our team. This is our current list of benefits, they are subject to change and review:

• Group Personal Pension Plan- Employer contribution 5%, Employee contribution minimum 4%
• Private health insurance on completion of probation
• Share Option scheme
• Death in service of 3 times salary and income protection on completion of probation
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the chance to ‘purchase’ up to 5 additional days each year
• Personal and Professional Development Plans and support
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric Vehicle Lease Scheme
• Payroll Giving scheme

Internal Job Information:

Location: Anywhere in the UK
Global Grade: B2

About the job you're considering

We work closely with clients and partners to take full advantage of the opportunities of technology. We mobilize expert teams that create custom solutions from existing and emerging technology to deliver viable outcomes at speed. We call this 'Value in the making.'
Part of the Capgemini Group, Sogeti makes business value through technology for organizations that need to implement innovation at speed and want a local partner with global scale. With a hands-on culture and close proximity to its clients, Sogeti is currently looking for a Automation Test Engineer to join our Quality Engineering and Test Practice, ensuring alignment with business goals and driving impactful value creation for our clients.

Hybrid working : The places that you work from day to day will vary according to your role, your needs, and those of the business; it will be a blend of Company offices, client sites, and your home; noting that you will be unable to work at home 100% of the time.

If you are successfully offered this position, you will go through a series of pre-employment checks, including: identity, nationality (single or dual) or immigration status, employment history going back 3 continuous years, and unspent criminal record check (known as Disclosure and Barring Service)

Your role

Essential Skills:

• Experience in creating effective automation test strategies and plans. 
• Experience in test automation using at least two proprietary or OpenSource tools such as Selenium WebDriver, Playwright, or Tricentis Tosca
• Experience creating or adapting automation frameworks
• Familiarity with at least one OOP language (Java, Python, C# etc.) 
• 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 Functional, API, web and mobility 
• Experience with CI / CD Pipelines using Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or similar, and integrating automation assets into the pipeline
• Experience of managing a small team of test engineers
• Ability to collaborate with developers, testers, analysts, architects, and other members across the organisation.
• ISTQB or equivalent certification in testing at foundation level or above (or willingness to obtain an ISTQB Foundation, soon after joining us, which we will cover the cost of the exam)

You can bring your whole self to work. At Capgemini, striving for equity, diversity and inclusion is part of everyday life and will be part of your working reality. We have built an inclusive and welcoming environment, for everyone.

Mandatory Skills :

• OOP language such as Java, Python, C# 
• Functional Test tools such as Selenium WebDriver, Playwright or Tricentis Tosca
• Test management tools such as Jira, TFS, OpenText ALM 
• Experience of working in waterfall, agile and DevOps environments
• Other tooling such as Postman. Ready API, Soap UI
• Data masking and data subsetting
• BDD approaches using tooling such as Cucumber or SpecFlow

What does 'Get The Future You Want' mean for you?

You will be empowered to explore, innovate, and progress. You will benefit from Capgemini’s ‘learning for life’ mindset, meaning you will have countless training and development opportunities from thinktanks to hackathons, and access to 250,000 courses with numerous external certifications from AWS, Microsoft, Harvard Management or, Cybersecurity qualifications and much more.
You will be encouraged to have a positive work-life balance.  Our hybrid-first way of working means we embed hybrid working in all that we do and make flexible working arrangements the day-to-day reality for our people.  All UK employees are eligible to request flexible working arrangements.

Why you should consider Capgemini:

Growing clients’ businesses while building a more sustainable, more inclusive future is a tough ask.  When you join Capgemini, you’ll join a thriving company and become part of a diverse collective of free-thinkers, entrepreneurs and industry experts.  We find new ways technology can help us reimagine what’s possible.  It’s why, together, we seek out opportunities that will transform the world’s leading businesses, and it’s how you’ll gain the experiences and connections you need to shape your future.  By learning from each other every day, sharing knowledge, and always pushing yourself to do better, you’ll build the skills you want. You’ll use your skills to help our clients leverage technology to innovate and grow their business. So, it might not always be easy, but making the world a better place rarely is.

About Us

Global Graphics Software, part of Hybrid Software Group, is a leading developer of innovative software components for digital printing and document processing. The Harlequin Core RIP  is at the heart of many of the world’s leading digital presses, and we are seeking a Test Automation Engineer  to strengthen our build and test infrastructure and ensure the continued reliability and performance of our technology.

Role Overview

As a Test Automation Engineer  in the Harlequin Core RIP team, you will be responsible for maintaining and developing the build, integration, and test infrastructure that underpins our software development. You will work closely with developers and QA engineers to ensure seamless automation, rapid feedback cycles, and high-quality software delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and administer TeamCity servers and clients .
• Design, configure, and maintain TeamCity build projects .
• Develop and distribute automated build and testing tools  to support the team.
• Troubleshoot and resolve build, integration, and test issues across platforms.
• Collaborate with developers and QA to improve test coverage and reliability.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience with TeamCity  build and automation systems.
• Strong programming skills in Python, Java, and JavaScript .
• Shell scripting expertise: DOS, PowerShell, and bash .
• Experience with Tomcat  and MySQL database development .
• Cross-platform expertise: Windows, Linux, and macOS .
• Proficiency with Git  code management.

Desirable Skills

• Development experience in C and C# .
• Familiarity with Django  for web-based tools.
• Knowledge of Docker  containerization.
• Exposure to Azure  cloud services.
• Experience using Jira  for issue tracking and workflow management.

What We Offer

• A chance to work on industry-leading print technology used worldwide in a company recognised for excellence and a winner of King’s Awards for Enterprise for Innovation.
• A collaborative, supportive, and innovative work environment.
• Flexible working: HQ in Cambridge, UK  preferred, but remote considered .
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Test Automation Lead – Digital Transformation

Join a business that’s reimagining one of the UK’s most iconic brands. This role sits at the heart of a major digital transformation, ensuring the delivery of robust, scalable and future-proofed testing for web and mobile platforms that will directly impact millions of users.

Role Overview:

• Location: Watford (3 days per week in the office)
• Package: Competitive + benefits
• Industry: Digital / Lottery / Technology

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Define and deliver the test automation strategy across web and native mobile applications.
• Embed continuous testing into CI/CD pipelines to ensure early and efficient validation.
• Oversee all aspects of digital testing across internal teams and external partners.
• Act as a technical authority for mobile app testing, resolving issues and guiding best practice.
• Coach, mentor and review code for automation engineers across multiple agile squads.
• Drive improvements in quality processes, tools and standards to support a shift-left approach.
• Align with central automation teams to evaluate and implement new tools.

Main Skills Needed:

• Strong background in building test automation frameworks for iOS, Android and web.
• Programming experience in Swift, Objective-C, Java, JavaScript or TypeScript.
• Hands-on expertise with CI/CD pipelines (ideally GitHub Actions or similar).
• Experience setting up and managing onsite or cloud-based device labs.
• Familiarity with BDD frameworks (e.g. Cucumber) and unit testing tools.
• Solid knowledge of API and web automated testing.
• Track record of coaching teams, reviewing code, and setting technical standards.
• Excellent communicator with an automation-first mindset.

What’s in It for You:

• Be part of a once-in-a-lifetime transformation project.
• Work with cutting-edge technologies and modern automation frameworks.
• A collaborative, inclusive environment where your expertise will have real influence.
• Opportunities to mentor, lead and shape best practices across a large digital function.
• Flexible working with a blend of office collaboration and remote delivery.

Careers move fast. Let’s make sure yours is heading the right way.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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Are you looking for an exciting new Automation Test Engineer role in Kent? Then this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Our client is a world-leading independent manufacturer of electronic applications, known for their innovation and quality. They are seeking a skilled Automation Test Engineer to join their growing R&D team.

In this role, you will verify development designs to ensure compliance with European standards and market requirements. You'll also be responsible for maintaining test records, compiling reports, and occasionally travelling (company vehicle provided).

Key Responsibilities for Automation Test Engineer role in Kent:

• Verify and validate electronic product designs against relevant standards.
• Maintain accurate records of results and produce detailed reports.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary R&D team, while being comfortable working independently.
• Occasionally travel for testing and support activities.

Desirable Skills & Experience for this Automation Test Engineer role in Kent:

• Previous hardware automation test experience.
• Ability to read circuit diagrams and strong understanding of electronic components.
• Knowledge of European Standard EN54 (training can be provided).
• Experience in electronic testing and familiarity with National Instruments products such as LabVIEW (advantageous but not essential).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

What's on Offer for this Automation Test Engineer role in Kent:

• Join a well-established, industry-leading manufacturer.
• Work with a supportive, multidisciplinary R&D team.
• Enjoy great company benefits and occasional hybrid working.
• Company vehicle provided for travel.

Please note: UK working rights are required, as sponsorship cannot be offered.

If you're interested in this exciting Automation Test Engineer opportunity based in Kent, please send your CV to , or contact Kyle Graveney on / for more information.

Test Automation Developer / Engineer (Python API Automation) Cambridge to £50k

Do you have Python coding skills combined with Test Automation experience?

You could be joining a market leading tech company that's remote access product is used by hundreds of millions of users worldwide, working on a modern tech stack, continually learning and progressing your career in a supportive team environment.

As a Test Automation Developer you will help to ensure the quality of the core technology platform; you'll identify and prepare test cases, develop these scenarios with Python automated tests and expand the automated test framework with additional features to drive them. You will also investigate test failures, analyse and verify bug fixes and review code developed by other Test Engineers.

Initially you'll focus on backend testing however, there's a variety of project based work to get involved with including cloud based web technologies, backend APIs and desktop / mobile applications, using Python to code.

You'll join a collaborative Agile team with lots of training and career development opportunities.

Location / WFH:

There's a friendly and supportive team environment, you'll join colleagues in the Cambridge office twice a month but can work from home most of the time.

About You:

• You have Python coding skills and Test Automation experience
• You have API testing experience
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills, are able to produce clear and concise bug reports and communicate with stakeholders
• You have the aptitude and desire to learn, Computer Science degree would be great but not necessary if you have the right skills
• It would be great if you also have a good knowledge of Networking, Full Stack Testing, Mobile Testing or Selenium - but you can pick up knowledge on the job

What's in it for you:

As a Test Automation Developer you'll earn a competitive package:

• Salary to £50k
• Bonus
• Pension
• Private Medical Care
• Life Assurance
• Travel Insurance
• Subsidised gym membership and a range of other perks

Apply now to find out more about this Test Automation Developer (Python API Automation) opportunity.

At Client Server we believe in a diverse workplace that allows people to play to their strengths and continually learn. We're an equal opportunities employer whose people come from all walks of life and will never discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The clients we work with share our values.

Data Test Automation Technical lead

Location: London, UK

6 Months Contract or FTC

2 days onsite work per week

·   Overall Exp - 10 - 12 years, Relevant exp - 6 - 8 years. 

·   Excellent experience in testing of data

·   Experience in creating data testing frameworks from scratch

·   Provide guidance to the team for testing of data demonstrating real experience in technology and processes

·   Technology experience

o   JMeter – for API testing (Load and Performance testing experience not needed)

o   Groovy

o   Pyspark – Should be able to write scripts for data processing

o   Data Lakes

o   Kafka Streamsets

o   AWS cloud

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