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# Test Engineer

- **Company:** Experis
- **Location:** Manchester, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), IBM System I, Confluence, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Issue Tracking Systems, Software Requirements Analysis, Performance Testing, SC Clearance, Cucumber (Software)
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815250603-test-engineer

## About the Role

* Minimum 5 years UK residency
 * Hands-on experience with Performance Testing
 * Working knowledge of Cucumber for automated testing
 * Proficiency in Java
 * Experience using JIRA for work management and issue tracking
 * Familiarity with Confluence for documentation and collaboration

## Description

ROLE TITLE: Test Engineer

LOCATION: Leicester, London or Manchester

The ideal candidate will have active SC Clearance or be eligible to undergo SC Clearance.

We are actively looking to secure a Test Engineer to join Experis.

Experis Consultancy is a Global entity with a well-established team with over 1000 consultants on assignment across 20 clients globally. Our UK operation is growing and has very aggressive plans for expansion over the coming years. We form part of the Manpower group of companies that turn over $20 billion a year collectively.

Experis UK have partnerships with major clients across the UK spanning multiple industries; our approach is a very personal one, with both our clients and our own employees. We are passionate about training, technology and career development.

Job Purpose/The Role:

This role forms part of a government organisations flagship customs transformation programme, joining an experienced delivery team focused on supporting and enhancing IBM's testing of the UK's central Customs application.

Your Key Responsibilities:

 * Contribute to a high-profile national transformation programme by supporting the testing of a large-scale, central government application.
 * Collaborate with business analysts to understand and validate user and system requirements.
 * Develop clear and comprehensive test scenarios based on functional and non-functional requirements.
 * Execute test cases to assess system functionality, accuracy, performance, and reliability.
 * Document test outcomes, identify defects, and track issues through to resolution.
 * Work closely with the wider delivery team to enhance testing processes and support continuous improvement activities.
 * Help ensure the quality and robustness of a mission-critical system used across core national services.

Your Skills:

 * Minimum 5 years UK residency
 * Hands-on experience with Performance Testing
 * Working knowledge of Cucumber for automated testing
 * Proficiency in Java
 * Experience using JIRA for work management and issue tracking
 * Familiarity with Confluence for documentation and collaboration

Benefits Include:

 * Contributory pension scheme
 * Employee Assistance Program
 * Medical and Dental cover
 * 22 days holiday + bank holidays
 * Maternity Pay/Shared Parental leave and paternity leave
 * Sick pay

Suitable Candidates should submit CVs in the first instance


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