32 test manager jobs found

NATS, a renowned organisation in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a skilled Test Manager for a contract opportunity in Aberdeen. This role involves supporting the delivery of complex technical systems within a safety-critical environment, focusing on test planning, execution, defect management, quality assurance, and test assurance governance. Key Responsibilities: Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of testing activities across new and existing technical systems. Oversee the full end-to-end test lifecycle, ensuring activities are planned, controlled, executed, and evidenced to the required standard. Provide expert direction for the test strategy, planning, estimating, implementation, and conduct of test programmes. Develop, review, and maintain test strategies, test plans, test scripts, checklists, test reports, and supporting quality assurance documentation. Define test requirements and design tests to satisfy system, safety, user, and project...

SC Cleared Test Manager / Lead (Non Functional)  - Leeds - Inside IR35 - Hybrid  Leading banking client to seek to recruit an established SC Cleared Test Manager / Lead within this role you will support with creating strategies and solutions for the future of system scalability and reliability! As a Test Lead your day to day tasks will include: leading the design and performance, load/stress tools using JMeter, LoadRunner, meeting strategy and non functional requirements, working closely with developers and architects to identify issues, monitor systems using diagnostic tools such as Dynatrace.  Integrate with CI/CD pipelines and drive efficiency and improvements within both cloud and on-prem environments.  Core Experience within a Lead capacity • Ability to design, execute, and analyse performance, load, stress, and volume tests. • Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools (Grafana, Splunk) and diagnostics platforms (New Relic, Dynatrace). • Understanding of...

SDP Test Analyst (x5) Contract: 6 Months Location: Hybrid - Reading (4 days onsite per week) Start Date: ASAP Rate: Competitive (Inside IR35) Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance required The Opportunity We are seeking five experienced SDP Test Analysts to join a major digital transformation programme, supporting key service areas including Cloud Hosting, Enterprise Services, End User Services, Identity & Access Management (IDAM), and infrastructure services. Working closely with the Test Manager, you will lead testing activities within your assigned domain, ensuring high-quality delivery across complex enterprise platforms. Key Responsibilities Review requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, and technical documentation to ensure test readiness. Create test plans, scenarios, and test cases. Execute manual and automated functional and non-functional testing. Conduct regression, performance, usability, and security testing. Manage defects through to...

Software Test Engineer / Lead – Outside IR35 My client is the fastest growing technology company who is seeking a Software Test Engineer / Lead for an initial 12-month contract. As a Software Test Engineer / Lead you should have experience with both Manual and Automated Testing, Regression Testing or Performance Testing. As a team player you will be liaising with other multi-functional testers and software designer / developers to understand the business requirements and product functionality, You will be involved in software test spec, manual test cases, automated test scripts and performance testing solutions that will need to be implemented throughout the delivery pipeline. Involvement in production and maintenance of system testing and systems integration of hardware and software components through to resolution of all faults found in the software. You will ideally be degree educated in an engineering or science subject, with a good IT content and ISTQB® certification is...

Performance Tester Rate: £300 - £365 Clearance required: BPSS + DV (SC issued in last 5 years / willingness to go for DV (DV Preferred) Nationality requirement: UK passport holder only Location: London Work type: Hybrid - Able to work 3 days per week on site. Security Cleared software testing test management test scripts agile methodology performance tests Apache JMeter Microsoft Visual Studio Atlassian Jira Atlassian Confluence Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Performance Tester to define and deliver the non-functional test approach for a complex, highly customised SharePoint Subscription Edition (SE) platform and its supporting AWS-hosted infrastructure. The role will be responsible for developing realistic performance test scenarios, establishing baselines across application, database, infrastructure and integration layers, and executing load, stress, scalability and resilience testing to validate platform performance under expected and peak conditions....

Nicholas Howard are delighted to be recruiting for a Senior Systems Engineer to join a leading global defence client on an initial 12month contract. Reporting to the Programme Chief Engineers, the successful candidate’s specific role scope will be subject to assigned programmes, but will include a range of systems engineering activities as follows: * Classical requirements management and development on highly complex major programmes - DOORS essential. * Verification Planning. * System design * Research Projects. Required Skills, Qualifications and Experience: * We are looking for engineers with relevant higher-level qualifications (e.g. Bachelors / Masters in Systems Engineering, Aerospace, Electrical / Electronic, Engineering). * Candidates would ideally have higher level academic or industrial experience in Systems Engineering. * Relevant experience of the engineering development lifecycle. * Experience / understanding of MBSE as applied to various programme...

Senior Release Manager (Agile / DevOps / Financial Services) Location: London (Hybrid - 8 days onsite per month) Contract: 12 Months (Inside IR35) Working Pattern: Hybrid The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced Senior Release Manager to join a major financial services organisation responsible for managing complex enterprise-wide technology releases across multiple Agile squads and Tribes. This is a highly visible delivery role where you will own the end-to-end release lifecycle, ensuring technology changes are delivered safely, predictably and to the highest quality standards. You'll work with senior stakeholders, Delivery Leads, Engineering, Testing and Change teams to coordinate large-scale releases while driving continuous improvement across release management, DevOps and Agile delivery practices. Responsibilities Manage the complete Release Lifecycle from initiation through to closure. Produce and maintain Release Plans and governance documentation. Manage...

Job Title: Database Administrator (AWS, Aurora and RDS) Rate: £500 - £565 Clearance required: BPSS + SC (It needs to be an active SC with a government agency used within the last 6 months) Location: London, Croydon - 2/3 days on site Job Description: Senior Database Administrator (DBA) - SIFA G7 Equivalent (Contingent Worker) Role Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Senior DBA with deep expertise in AWS Aurora, Amazon RDS and PostgreSQL to lead the design, operation, optimisation, resilience, and recovery of critical database platforms. The successful candidate will be a hands-on technical expert, actively involved in architecture decisions, database design, performance tuning, data reconciliation, and operational support. Key Responsibilities Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of enterprise database solutions on AWS. Design and maintain database schemas, data models, indexing strategies, and database standards. Drive database resilience, high...

The Opportunity You will focus on Software Toolchain Development-developing software, tools, and automation scripts to support and optimize the workflow for a control system development team. Based in Peterborough, your work will directly improve software quality, expand automation, and streamline development and testing processes. Your Impact Toolchain & Automation: Build, test, debug, and document software applications, CI/CD pipelines, and automated test frameworks. Workflow Optimization: Translate engineering needs into clear software tasks to enhance control system development workflows. Quality & Traceability: Collaborate with engineers, developers, and testers using modern tools (Git, Azure DevOps, VS Code, GitHub Copilot) to improve software quality and efficiency. Knowledge & Practices: Apply modern development practices, perform unit testing and code reviews, and drive efficient data handling. Your Experience Core Skills: Degree in Computer Science,...

Job Title: Desktop Support Engineer Duration: Initial 3 month contract Location: On-site full time - North West England Pay Rate: £150 per day Our client is seeking a dedicated Desktop Support Engineer to join their dynamic team their team and assist users with their IT needs and ensuring smooth functionality across various systems and devices. Key Responsibilities: Provide exceptional technical support to end users, addressing issues related to desktops, laptops, and corporate mobile devices (including iPhones, Android phones, and iPads). Utilise ITSM tools to manage service requests efficiently, ensuring timely resolution and customer satisfaction. Deploy and manage software applications using SCCM, ensuring that all systems are up to date and functioning optimally. Assist with network printing solutions, specifically, ensuring proper setup and troubleshooting of printing issues. Leverage Tanium for endpoint management and visibility, contributing to a secure and...

Quality Assurance Analyst (Data & ETL Testing) - 18 Month FTC We are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Analyst with a strong data testing background to join a growing technology team undergoing significant transformation. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the quality, integrity, and reliability of critical business applications, data platforms, and reporting solutions. Working within an Agile environment, you will be responsible for leading testing activities across projects and delivery squads, ensuring solutions are thoroughly tested and meet both functional and non-functional requirements. Key Responsibilities - Lead QA and testing activities within assigned projects or delivery squads. - Develop and execute test strategies, test plans, and test cases. - Perform hands-on testing across data, integration, and application solutions. - Manage defects and test execution using Azure DevOps. - Validate ETL processes, data transformations,...

Interim Project Manager 📍 Location: Birmingham (Hybrid Working) 💰 Rate: £400-£450 per day (Inside IR35) 📅 Duration: Interim Contract (Initial 3-6 months, with potential extension) Hays are working with Birmingham City Council to recruit an experienced Interim Project Manager to support the delivery of a high-impact transformation portfolio across its operational function. You will play a key role in shaping, implementing, and overseeing a portfolio of improvement initiatives aligned with my client's corporate priorities. The key responsibilities of this role are: Develop and manage a prioritised portfolio of transformation and improvement initiatives across the Directorate. Ensure alignment with corporate priorities and financial savings targets. Support robust governance, reporting, and assurance processes in collaboration with the Corporate Portfolio Management Office (CPMO). Provide challenge, advice, and support to programme and project leads on delivery, documentation,...

Project Managers 6 months Manchester, Birmingham or Leeds - hybrid Inside IR35 - Umbrella only Active SC clearance required Design and Delivery Project Manager deliver large and complex telecoms and network projects for medium to large business customers across the UK. You will lead highly visible programmes, engage with senior stakeholders and ensure project governance, reporting standards, and best-practice project management methods are followed. Doing Lead delivery of large or complex projects, programmes, or portfolios representing significant benefit and risk. Manage risk effectively and adapt project management methods to fit delivery context and governance needs. Ensure PMO and resourcing teams have visibility of demand, milestones, and contractual commitments. Act as a customer champion, understanding customer needs, resolving issues, and ensuring high-quality delivery. Understand customer business environments and translate programme outcomes into business...

Contract IT Project Manager - Hertfordshire - £600 per day (Inside IR35) Start 17th of August is essential - Stevenage once a week/home based rest. Oracle Fusion Finance plus Dataflow Gen1 or Dataflow Gen2 experience Finance - using Oracle software (Oracle Fusion). BI / Reporting - We currently utilise Dataflow Gen1. Need to replace this with Gen 2 or another related solution. Part of the project will be to determine this Software.The IT Project Manager will manage a varied portfolio of internal projects, which may in the first instance include finance, BI reporting and software implementation initiatives. They will be accountable for planning and coordinating delivery, managing stakeholders and suppliers, and ensuring agreed outcomes are achieved. Core deliverables will include project plans, RAID reports, governance packs, budget and resource tracking, and clear progress reporting. They will organise and lead governance meetings, manage risks and dependencies, and...

BMC Helix Solution Architect 12 Months initial contract Paddington, London (Hybrid - 3 days per week onsite) £Negotiable (Inside IR35) The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced BMC Helix Solution Architect to join a large-scale enterprise transformation programme. You'll play a key role in modernising IT service management by designing and implementing scalable, automated service management solutions that support critical business operations. Working within a complex enterprise environment, you'll help deliver resilient, cloud-enabled service management capabilities, improve operational efficiency, and drive automation across infrastructure and business services. Key Responsibilities Design and architect BMC Helix solutions aligned to business and service management requirements. Lead the implementation and integration of BMC Helix ITSM, CMDB, Discovery, Digital Workplace and automation solutions. Work closely with infrastructure, cloud, application and business teams...

Job Description Job Title Interim Cyber Security Officer (Senior Cyber Security Engineer) Contract Details * Contract Length: 6 Months * Start Date: March 2026 * Location: London (Hybrid/On-site as required) * IR35 Status: Inside IR35 * Daily Rate: Up to £500 per day (Umbrella) Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Cyber Security Engineer to join a Cyber Security team on an interim contract. This role will provide senior technical expertise to support and optimise an outsourced Security Operations Centre (SOC), ensuring the organisation maximises its investment in security technologies while strengthening its cyber defence capabilities. The successful candidate will have extensive hands-on experience with CrowdStrike Falcon and Splunk Enterprise Security, with the ability to enhance security monitoring, improve incident response processes, support threat hunting activities, and mentor internal team members. Key Responsibilities Lead the deployment,...

Job Title: IBM Maximo Application Suite (MAS) Infrastructure Specialist Location Home based / On‑site (depending on project requirements) Role The Maximo/MAS Infrastructure Specialist is responsible for the design, installation, configuration, and ongoing management of IBM Maximo Application Suite (MAS) across on‑premise, bare metal and cloud environments. This role focuses on the underlying platform and infrastructure, ensuring MAS is deployed securely, performs optimally, and aligns with enterprise architecture and operational requirements. The specialist will work closely with application consultants, cloud teams, security teams, and client stakeholders to deliver reliable and scalable MAS environments. Key Responsibilities IBM MAS & Platform Deployment * Install, configure, and upgrade IBM Maximo Application Suite components, including but not limited to: Maximo Manage Monitor Health Visual Inspection Assist IoT integrations * Perform MAS installations using IBM Red Hat...

Role Overview This position focuses on designing, implementing, and optimizing secure, resilient, and scalable infrastructure solutions using Red Hat technologies within large enterprise environments. Key Responsibilities Deliver technical solutions across Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and OpenShift platforms. Support infrastructure deployment, migration, upgrades, and troubleshooting activities. Automate infrastructure deployment and management using Ansible and Terraform. Manage and support large-scale virtualized environments utilizing VMware and Red Hat Virtualization technologies. Advise stakeholders on infrastructure best practices, security, performance, and operational efficiency. Collaborate closely with IBM teams and client stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery. Required Skills Strong hands-on experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL). Expertise with Red Hat OpenShift. Experience with Terraform and infrastructure automation. Knowledge of...

SAP FSM Consultant 3 Months £(Apply online only) per day (Inside IR35) Hybrid - 1-2 days per week in Warwick My client in the manufacturing sector are looking for an experienced SAP Field Service Management (FSM) Consultant is required to support a major SAP S/4HANA transformation programme. You'll work closely with business stakeholders and technical teams to simplify field service processes, design SAP FSM solutions, and support delivery across the full project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Facilitate workshops to understand current field service processes and business requirements. Analyse and document end-to-end field service operations, identifying opportunities for process improvement. Conduct fit-to-standard and gap analysis against SAP FSM and SAP S/4HANA capabilities. Configure SAP FSM solutions aligned to business needs. Support SAP FSM integration with SAP S/4HANA, including experience with the Proaxia connector. Produce functional specifications, process...

Quality Assurance Analyst Fixed Term Contract until February 2028, £49,500 - £57,000 per annum + Excellent Benefits Hybrid - up to two days per week in the office in London or Manchester Are you an experienced Quality Assurance Analyst with a passion for delivering high quality software? Do you enjoy taking the lead on testing within agile delivery teams, working hands-on across functional, integration and user acceptance testing? Let Informed Recruitment help you take the next step in your career with an exciting opportunity to join a respected social enterprise that is investing in the transformation of its business applications and services. As a specialist provider of resource to the Housing Technology sectors, we are delighted to be partnering with a leading organisation seeking a forward-thinking and innovative Quality Assurance Analyst to ensure software products and solutions are thoroughly tested, fit for purpose, and meet both functional and non-functional...