- Senior Test Engineer (Active SC Clearance Required) Location: Bristol, UK (100% Onsite) Contract Duration: ASAP until June 2027We are seeking an experienced Senior Test Engineer for a long-term contract supporting a major IT Programme. In this fully onsite role based in Bristol, you will take operational ownership of monthly In-Service Release (ISR) cycles, ensuring all new features and updates meet strict functional and security requirements.What You'll DSenior Test Engineer (Active SC Clearance Required) Location: Bristol, UK (100% Onsite) Contract Duration: ASAP until June 2027We are seeking an experienced Senior Test Engineer for a long-term contract supporting a major IT Programme. In this fully onsite role based in Bristol, you will take operational ownership of monthly In-Service Release (ISR) cycles, ensuring all new features and updates meet strict functional and security requirements.What You'll D
- Role: VoIP / SIP Automation TesterType: Contract (6 Months)Location: Ipswich, UKWorking Model: Hybrid (3 days per week in office) About the RoleWe are looking for a Senior QA Automation Engineer who enjoys digging deep into real-time voice protocols while building clean, resilient automated test suites. In this role, you'll help ensure our core VoIP and video infrastructure remains rock-solid, reliable, and secure under high load.You won't just be runningRole: VoIP / SIP Automation TesterType: Contract (6 Months)Location: Ipswich, UKWorking Model: Hybrid (3 days per week in office) About the RoleWe are looking for a Senior QA Automation Engineer who enjoys digging deep into real-time voice protocols while building clean, resilient automated test suites. In this role, you'll help ensure our core VoIP and video infrastructure remains rock-solid, reliable, and secure under high load.You won't just be running
test engineer jobs overview
On this page, you will find a list of our current test engineer jobs and an overview of the typical responsibilities and expectations of a test engineer. You can compare and filter relevant test engineer positions based on specialism, location and salary to find your ideal job match.
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test engineer jobs contract types
Test engineer jobs are available in the following contract types:
- test engineer jobs – permanent: in a permanent position, you work for the same company indefinitely. You are assured of a steady income until you resign or resign.
- test engineer jobs – contract: in a contract position, you work for a fixed period stipulated in the contract. You have the flexibility of working for a short period without a long-term commitment.
- test engineer jobs – temporary: in a temporary position, you work as a test engineer for a short period. You gain valuable skills and experience in test engineering.
- test engineer jobs – full-time: in a full-time position, you work from Monday to Friday and have free weekends. It is ideal if you are looking for a routine schedule.
- test engineer jobs – part-time: in a part-time position, you work a few hours weekly. This gives you a greater work-life balance.
Are you interested in remote and work-from-home opportunities? Remote test engineer positions are available.
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about test engineer jobs
Test engineer jobs involve designing tests to identify the limits of new mechanical and electrical systems. You test the performance and functionality of computer software and systems and determine various issues. Other duties include identifying solutions used to troubleshoot issues in mechanical and electrical systems. You also write reports and design testing procedures for routine testing.
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how much does a test engineer make in the UK?
You will find more information on the test engineer salary on the test engineer job profile page. You can also find the salary for each specific job shown here if you click on the description.
how to apply for test engineer jobs
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how do I apply for a job as a test engineer?
If you are interested in becoming a test engineer, a university degree or an apprenticeship is a great place to begin. For information on the qualifications and relevant education needed for the role, see the 'education and qualifications' section of our test engineer job profile.
To become a test engineer, you usually need a bachelor’s degree relevant to the industry you want to work in. You can get a degree in engineering, such as a bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical or software engineering. Alternatively, complete a relevant apprenticeship programme, like a software tester higher apprenticeship or a Level 4 quality practitioner.
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