PLEASE NOTE - Candidates must be British Born and have current active SC clearance, candidates without these requirements will not be considered for the role.
Contract Software Test Engineer - Geospatial / API Testing
Guildford (3 days onsite, 2 remote)
70 per hour (Inside IR35)
12-month contract
We’re supporting a high-profile engineering programme delivering cutting-edge geospatial and cloud-based solutions used in complex, real-world environments. This is not a typical test role, you’ll be embedded within an Agile team and involved across the full software lifecycle.
The RoleYou’ll work closely with developers, product owners, and integration teams to ensure quality is built in from the start. The focus is on API and web application testing, with a strong emphasis on collaboration, automation, and continuous improvement.
What You’ll Be Doing*Designing and executing tests within an Agile Scrum environment

*Testing RESTful APIs using tools like Postman

*Web application and UI testing across complex systems

*Supporting integration and acceptance testing phases

*Contributing to automation frameworks and improving test coverage

*Working closely with stakeholders to define acceptance criteria

What We’re Looking For*Strong experience in software testing within Agile teams

*Hands-on API testing (REST / Postman)

*Experience testing web-based applications

*Exposure to test automation tools or frameworks

*Ability to work independently and communicate effectively across teams