- 🚀 Hiring: QA Engineering Specialist (12-Month Contract) DV Active Clearance RequiredLooking for a QA Specialist to lead quality strategies and full-lifecycle integration testing for high-priority tech initiatives.Key Responsibilities: Design and execute end-to-end test strategies & automationLead full-lifecycle integration testing across complex workstreamsDrive deep-dive defect analysis and root-cause solutionsMentor QA analysts and champion modern best🚀 Hiring: QA Engineering Specialist (12-Month Contract) DV Active Clearance RequiredLooking for a QA Specialist to lead quality strategies and full-lifecycle integration testing for high-priority tech initiatives.Key Responsibilities: Design and execute end-to-end test strategies & automationLead full-lifecycle integration testing across complex workstreamsDrive deep-dive defect analysis and root-cause solutionsMentor QA analysts and champion modern best
- Contract Role: Quality Engineering Test Lead (Financial Services)Key Details:Location: Farnborough, UK (Hybrid: 3 days onsite per week)Contract Duration: 6 Months Working Hours: 40 hours/weekAbout the Role: We are partnering with a highly prestigious, globally recognized organization to find an expert Quality Engineering Test Lead for their Financial Services division. In this critical 6-month contract, you will act as the key driver for software quality,Contract Role: Quality Engineering Test Lead (Financial Services)Key Details:Location: Farnborough, UK (Hybrid: 3 days onsite per week)Contract Duration: 6 Months Working Hours: 40 hours/weekAbout the Role: We are partnering with a highly prestigious, globally recognized organization to find an expert Quality Engineering Test Lead for their Financial Services division. In this critical 6-month contract, you will act as the key driver for software quality,
- Contract: QA Automation Engineer (Embedded Firmware & Wi-Fi)I am partnering with a major UK technology brand to find a Senior QA Automation Engineer for a 12-month contract.Location: Ipswich, UK (Hybrid)In this role, you will be testing the embedded firmware inside next-generation home connectivity devices, ensuring the latest Broadband Smart Hubs and Wi-Fi routers perform flawlessly for millions of customers.What you need to bring to the table: Hardware TContract: QA Automation Engineer (Embedded Firmware & Wi-Fi)I am partnering with a major UK technology brand to find a Senior QA Automation Engineer for a 12-month contract.Location: Ipswich, UK (Hybrid)In this role, you will be testing the embedded firmware inside next-generation home connectivity devices, ensuring the latest Broadband Smart Hubs and Wi-Fi routers perform flawlessly for millions of customers.What you need to bring to the table: Hardware T
- Telecoms Test & Technical Engineer - CPE (WiFi/Home Hubs/Broadband/Lab)We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Investigation Engineer to join our clients Home Hub test team. This role is focused on the rapid investigation, replication, and diagnosis of complex customer and operational issues affecting Wifi Home Hubs and associated CPE devices.You will take ownership of challenging technical issues from initial escalation through to root cause identificatTelecoms Test & Technical Engineer - CPE (WiFi/Home Hubs/Broadband/Lab)We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Investigation Engineer to join our clients Home Hub test team. This role is focused on the rapid investigation, replication, and diagnosis of complex customer and operational issues affecting Wifi Home Hubs and associated CPE devices.You will take ownership of challenging technical issues from initial escalation through to root cause identificat
- Mechanical Systems Design Engineer - Contract(Inside IR 35)Location: Bedford (Hybrid - 3 days/week on-site)Experience Required: 7+ years The Role:Our client seeking an experienced Mechanical Systems Design Engineer for a long-term contract based in Bedford. Working within an innovative aerospace R&D environment, you will focus on the design and structural integrity of next-generation aerial platforms.You will be heavily involved in aerostructural design, tMechanical Systems Design Engineer - Contract(Inside IR 35)Location: Bedford (Hybrid - 3 days/week on-site)Experience Required: 7+ years The Role:Our client seeking an experienced Mechanical Systems Design Engineer for a long-term contract based in Bedford. Working within an innovative aerospace R&D environment, you will focus on the design and structural integrity of next-generation aerial platforms.You will be heavily involved in aerostructural design, t
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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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