16 test lead jobs found in Manchester, greater manchester

Note: SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position, (and speed at which we require a postholder in situ), preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance   As a Lead SDET you will define and implement the strategy for build automation test solutions that help to assure the quality of products that make up DWPs digital services providing leadership, guidance and technical expertise to the test engineering teams. set direction for your service/capability and teams that is in line with overarching strategy (which you have the ability to influence); ensure that your teams work aligns to standards; have a clear focus on delivering quality, assured and secure services; ensure that you team follow best practice; be aware of and assess impact of any...

Senior Automation Quality Engineer - Contract Working at CreateFuture CreateFuture  is an  AI-native consulting partner  where people do work that matters and are supported to do it well. We work alongside organisations such as PayPal, adidas, NatWest, FanDuel and Money Saving Expert, building digital products and services that make a difference  while always putting people first. We’re a team of creators. We write code, shape delivery, build go-to-market strategies, develop AI solutions and create the practices that support our people. We work side by side with our clients, challenging what’s not working and helping them to build the future. Our commitment to craft, quality, and culture has helped us scale to over 600 people in just a few years. CreateFuture is a  Great Place to Work-Certified™ company  and has won Best Workplaces UK multiple years in a row. Join us on our journey. Let’s create tomorrow,...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is responsible for welfare, pensions, and child maintenance policy. As the UK's biggest public service department, it administers the State Pension and a range of working age, disability and ill health benefits to around 20 million claimants and customers. As such, we operate on a scale that is almost unmatched anywhere in Europe and most people in Britain come into contact with us at some point in their lives.   Working with DWP, you will be helping us to drive our priorities to: Help people to move into work and support those already in work to progress, with the aim of increasing overall workforce participation Help people to plan and save for later life, while providing a safety net for those who need it now Provide effective, efficient, and innovative services to the millions of claimants who rely on us every day, including the most vulnerable in society Improve experience of our services while maximising...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is responsible for welfare, pensions, and child maintenance policy. As the UK's biggest public service department, it administers the State Pension and a range of working age, disability and ill health benefits to around 20 million claimants and customers. As such, we operate on a scale that is almost unmatched anywhere in Europe and most people in Britain come into contact with us at some point in their lives.   Working with DWP, you will be helping us to drive our priorities to: Help people to move into work and support those already in work to progress, with the aim of increasing overall workforce participation Help people to plan and save for later life, while providing a safety net for those who need it now Provide effective, efficient, and innovative services to the millions of claimants who rely on us every day, including the most vulnerable in society Improve experience of our services while maximising...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is responsible for welfare, pensions, and child maintenance policy. As the UK's biggest public service department, it administers the State Pension and a range of working age, disability and ill health benefits to around 20 million claimants and customers. As such, we operate on a scale that is almost unmatched anywhere in Europe and most people in Britain come into contact with us at some point in their lives.   Working with DWP, you will be helping us to drive our priorities to: Help people to move into work and support those already in work to progress, with the aim of increasing overall workforce participation Help people to plan and save for later life, while providing a safety net for those who need it now Provide effective, efficient, and innovative services to the millions of claimants who rely on us every day, including the most vulnerable in society Improve experience of our services while maximising...

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Lead Azure Databricks Engineer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and leading complex data engineering solutions within the Azure cloud environment. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge data projects, optimise data workflows, and mentor junior team members. The ideal applicant will possess extensive expertise in Azure Databricks, big data processing, and cloud architecture, ensuring the delivery of scalable and efficient data solutions that support strategic business objectives. Duties Lead the design and implementation of large-scale data pipelines using Azure Databricks, ensuring optimal performance and scalability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data scientists, analysts, and software engineers to develop integrated data solutions. Architect and optimise cloud-based data workflows,...

The Cabinet Office supports the Prime Minister and ensures the effective running of government. The Cabinet Office is also the corporate headquarters for the government, in partnership with HM Treasury, and takes the lead in certain critical policy areas. More information about the Cabinet Office can be found on its website at: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/cabinet-office   Job Purpose:   We are the Cabinet Office’s cyber security team, and our mission is to secure the department against cyber threats. We protect our nationwide internal IT infrastructure, and high-profile citizen-facing digital services such as GOV.UK.   As a Business Analyst , your main responsibilities will be:  To act as a crucial bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams, focusing on designing, configuring and optimising Jira Service Management (JSM) to improve service delivery.   Collaborate and work closely with different...

The Cabinet Office supports the Prime Minister and ensures the effective running of government. The Cabinet Office is also the corporate headquarters for the government, in partnership with HM Treasury, and takes the lead in certain critical policy areas. More information about the Cabinet Office can be found on its website at: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/cabinet-office   As a Senior Business Analyst your main responsibilities will be to: Support projects and tasks using a hybrid of Agile and Waterfall methodologies and work closely with stakeholders across multiple teams to understand, identify and analyse user needs and business requirements. Act as the first point of contact for stakeholders to investigate problems, working confidently with other product and delivery professionals, technical specialists and senior managers. You will be experienced at working with relative independence, analysing current processes and driving business...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is responsible for welfare, pensions, and child maintenance policy. As the UK’s biggest public service department, it administers the State Pension and a range of working age, disability and ill health benefits to around 20 million claimants and customers. As such, we operate on a scale that is almost unmatched anywhere in Europe and most people in Britain come into contact with us at some point in their lives.   Working with DWP, you will be helping us to drive our priorities to:   Help people to move into work and support those already in work to progress, with the aim of increasing overall workforce participation. Help people to plan and save for later life, while providing a safety net for those who need it now. Provide effective, efficient, and innovative services to the millions of claimants who rely on us every day, including the most vulnerable in society. Improve experience of our services...

Location Manchester or Newcastle Work Pattern Hybrid - Remote with occasional travel to Manchester and Newcastle Rate £640 per day IR35 Status Inside Clearance Active SC Clearance MANDATORY - DO NOT APPLY WITHOUT! Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Engineer with strong expertise in Java and Spring to support a major public sector programme. The successful candidate will provide hands-on development leadership, collaborating closely with delivery teams, architects, and other stakeholders to shape and deliver high-quality technical solutions. Key Responsibilities: Provide hands-on development and technical leadership across the engineering team Work collaboratively with delivery, architecture, and stakeholder groups to design and deliver quality solutions Drive best practices in engineering, ensuring high standards of code quality and maintainability Support Agile delivery methodologies and contribute to continuous...

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Lead Azure Databricks Engineer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and leading complex data engineering solutions within the Azure cloud environment. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge data projects, optimise data workflows, and mentor junior team members. The ideal applicant will possess extensive expertise in Azure Databricks, big data processing, and cloud architecture, ensuring the delivery of scalable and efficient data solutions that support strategic business objectives. Duties Lead the design and implementation of large-scale data pipelines using Azure Databricks, ensuring optimal performance and scalability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data scientists, analysts, and software engineers to develop integrated data solutions. Architect and optimise cloud-based data workflows,...

Information Security & Privacy Specialist (Day rate Contract) { ʺdescription ʺ: ʺ Job Introduction We are seeking a versatile and proactive Information Security & Privacy Specialist to join Handelsbanken UK which is currently undergoing a major technology transformation programme. The successful candidate will a key member of the Secure Change Community of Practice, playing a critical role in ensuring that the Bank 's security and privacy processes, tooling and ways of working allow our Embedded Security Consultants to integrate security seamlessly into change initiatives from inception through delivery. The Bank operates a model where information security consultants are embedded into workstreams acting as the security lead for that delivery team. An established Secure Change Community of Practice supports these embedded security consultants, facilitating knowledge sharing, owning & developing security and privacy processes/tooling, supporting embedded...

Infrastructure Technician (Day Rate Contractor) { ʺdescription ʺ: ʺ Job Introduction Please note: We are looking for an experienced Infrastructure Technician (Day Rate Contractor) to join our IT Operations team, who are responsible for providing support to our UK Branch office network as well as our London and Manchester UK offices. You will be based in the Manchester Head Office but must be willing to travel if required, with the standard working hours being 09.00-17.00, and you may be required to work overtime to perform tasks which cannot be carried out during normal business hours on occasion. Main Responsibilities • Overspill 1st line hunt group • Managing customer ʺwalk ups ʺ • 2nd line support work - Incident and Problem Management • Software installs + software packaging • System responsible activities for specific applications • UK - New Branches/Branch Relocations • Projects/Assignments • Head Office Desk moves...

Job Introduction Please Note We are looking for an experienced Infrastructure Technician (Day Rate Contractor) to join our IT Operations team, who are responsible for providing support to our UK Branch office network as well as our London and Manchester UK offices. You will be based in the Manchester Head Office but must be willing to travel if required, with the standard working hours being 09.00-17.00, and you may be required to work overtime to perform tasks which cannot be carried out during normal business hours on occasion. Main Responsibilities Overspill 1st line hunt group Managing customer “walk ups” 2nd line support work - Incident and Problem Management Software installs + software packaging System responsible activities for specific applications UK - New Branches/Branch Relocations Projects/Assignments Head Office Desk moves Asset Management and Hardware Reconciliations Colo/DR/BCP Testing and support Basic...

Application Deadline: 30 April 2026 Department: Growth Location: Manchester Description About CTI Join 150+ strategists and specialists who refuse to settle, creating bold digital experiences for ambitious brands since 2004. We're a full-service digital agency delivering strategic consultancy, web development, and digital marketing to drive demand online. Using over two decades of industry experience, we provide next-gen solutions as part of lasting partnerships with hundreds of clients from Chester Zoo and Zip World to Balfour Beatty and Mind. What makes us different We break new ground. You'll work on innovative projects using the latest technologies before they hit the mainstream. We celebrate calculated risks and learn fast from every experiment. We get stuck in together. Genuine collaboration across all departments. Your ideas matter here, regardless of your role or how long you've been with us. We stay curious. Continuous learning...

RPA Developer (Day Rate Contractor) { ʺdescription ʺ: ʺ Job Introduction The Efficiency and Automation team is a multi-disciplinary team that is responsible for streamlining business processes, reducing administrative tasks and enhancing operational efficiency. They use process automation to deliver quick win time savings to enable Bank staff to spend more time on value-adding activities. The Bank 's strategy is centred around delivering operational efficiencies which create capacity to deliver increased business volumes and profitability, paired with a positive impact on customer satisfaction and customer outcomes to build on our unique relationship-based model. The Efficiency and Automation team is focused on achieving this through small and frequent quick wins. Main Responsibilities • Responsible for the end-to-end development lifecycle of automation projects, including participation during requirements gathering, solution design, development, testing, and...