Test Manager
London
£73,800–£92,250
ITSO, EMV, ABT, Smart Ticketing : Prior experience in these areas is highly desirable.
Remote IT & Technology
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs
Software Tester / QA jobs in the UK
Live software tester / qa roles plus reconciled 2026 salary data by region.
1911 live software tester / qa roles
Senior SDET (Java)
London
£60,000–£90,000
For over 20 years, Global Relay has set the standard in enterprise information archiving with industry-leading cloud archiving, surveillance…
Hybrid IT & Technology
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs
Platform Test Lead: Cloud & Automation Leader
City of Edinburgh
£62,103–£78,054
A government department in Edinburgh is seeking a Platform Test Lead to oversee the testing strategy for its AWS-based platform.
IT & Technology
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs
Test Manager
Manchester
£63,866–£72,000
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Hybrid Education
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs
Senior SDET for Embedded Medical Platform Automation
City of Edinburgh
£50,000–£70,000
A leading company, Spacelabs Healthcare, is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test to innovate in patient monitoring technology.
IT & Technology
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs
Senior Software Engineer in Test (SDET / Automation / SET)
City of Edinburgh
£60,000–£80,000
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IT & Technology
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs
Senior QA Engineer - Bitcoin DeFi (Remote)
United Kingdom
£50,000–£70,000
A leading technology company in the United Kingdom seeks a Senior Software Test Engineer to drive test strategy and quality assurance in software…
Remote IT & Technology
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs
Senior SDET - Cardano IOE | Remote
United Kingdom
£60,000–£80,000
A technology company focused on blockchain development is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Test to lead the testing strategy and improve the…
Remote IT & Technology
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs
Lead QA Engineer – IoT Platform (Hybrid/Watford)
Watford
£67,500–£82,500
A leading technology provider in Watford is seeking a Lead QA Engineer to ensure the performance, security, and reliability of their IoT platforms.
Hybrid IT & Technology
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs
Test Manager – Hybrid, Lead Quality & Automation in EdTech
Manchester
£63,866–£72,000
A leading education assessment organization in Manchester is seeking a Test Manager to shape its software testing practices.
Hybrid IT & Technology
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs
Test Lead
City of Edinburgh
£62,103–£78,054
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Hybrid IT & Technology
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs
Pen Test Managing Consultant
England
£65,000–£82,000
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Remote IT & Technology
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs
Mid QA Engineer
London
£36,000–£44,000/mo
Immediate is home to some of the biggest and most loved consumer brands in the UK, including Radio Times, Good Food and BBC Gardeners World magazine.
Hybrid Engineering
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs
Principal SDET
London
£70,000–£90,000
The Principal SDET will lead the quality engineering function across Space NK's technology landscape, defining and driving a cohesive QA and test…
Hybrid IT & Technology
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs
Senior SDET, Data/ETL & Observability (Remote)
United Kingdom
£61,419–£83,354
A leading tech recruitment service is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Test specializing in Data and ETL.
Remote IT & Technology
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs
Senior QA Engineer: Remote, Impactful Test Leader
London
£50,000–£80,000
A global security solutions company in Greater London is seeking a Senior Software Test Engineer with over 5 years of experience.
Remote IT & Technology
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs
Senior QA Engineer - Hybrid, Automation & API Testing Lead
London
£60,000–£75,000
A leading consulting firm is seeking a Software Quality Engineer for a 12-month contract in London.
Hybrid Engineering
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs
Test Lead
Sheffield
£50,000–£70,000
Hybrid IT & Technology
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs
Platform Test Lead
Birmingham
£70,000–£100,000
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has a clear mission - to grow the economy.
IT & Technology
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs
Test Manager
London
£55,000–£75,000
The Role We are looking for an experienced Test Manager to lead our testing team and ensure end-to-end quality across complex technology deliveries…
IT & Technology
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs
Test Lead
London
£55,800–£68,200
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Hybrid IT & Technology
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Test Manager
London
£60,000–£80,000
Are you ready to shape a brand-new function and play a pivotal role in a global transformation?
IT & Technology
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs
Hybrid Lead Test Manager & Quality Engineering Consultant
England
£50,000–£80,000
A leading consultancy firm in the UK is looking for a Test Manager to lead test activities and manage teams.
Hybrid IT & Technology
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs
Remote Penetration Testing Lead | Service Line Owner
United Kingdom
£70,000–£90,000
A leading cyber security provider is seeking an experienced penetration tester for a senior, leadership-focused role.
Remote IT & Technology
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs
Automation Test Lead
London
£67,500–£82,500
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IT & Technology
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs
QA Test Lead: Strategy, Automation & AI (Mobile/Hardware)
Bristol
£65,000–£85,000
A tech recruitment firm in Bristol is seeking a QA Test Lead to oversee testing strategies for high complexity projects.
IT & Technology
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs
Test Manager - Lead Consultant
England
£50,000–£80,000
At Ten10 we’re passionate about helping businesses deliver quality software faster, smarter, and more reliably.
Hybrid IT & Technology
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs
Test Lead Cardiff £55,000
Cardiff
£49,500–£60,500
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IT & Technology
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Test Lead - Oracle HCM
Reading
£101,475–£110,700
Harvey Nash are recruiting for a Oracle HCM Test Lead running until the end of July.
Hybrid IT & Technology
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs
Regulated Test Manager: Lead QA Strategy for IoT & Cloud
England
£50,000–£70,000
A leading tech recruiting firm in the UK is seeking a skilled Test Manager to oversee testing in a regulated software environment.
IT & Technology
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs
Test Manager
Greater Manchester
£95,755–£125,644
We are looking for an experienced Test Manager to support a major AWS Cloud and Data Centre Migration programme for a leading organisation based in…
Hybrid IT & Technology
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs
Senior Test Manager: Cloud & Data Centre Migration Lead
Greater Manchester
£95,755–£125,644
Harvey Nash is looking for an experienced Test Manager to support a significant AWS Cloud and Data Centre Migration programme in Greater Manchester.
IT & Technology
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs
NDR & Device Trust Test Manager - Contract
London
£50,000–£70,000
Advanced Resource Managers is looking for an experienced Test Manager to spearhead testing activities for critical projects in the banking sector.
Hybrid IT & Technology
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs
Senior Performance Test Lead - Large-Scale Systems
London
£30,000–£45,000
A consulting firm in London is looking for a Performance Test Lead with over 5 years of experience in Performance Engineering.
IT & Technology
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs
Penetration Test Manager
United Kingdom
£70,000–£90,000
This is an opportunity for an experienced penetration tester to step into a senior, people‑led role while still staying close to technical delivery.
Remote IT & Technology
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs
Senior ITSM Test Lead & Strategy Architect
United Kingdom
£50,000–£70,000
A leading technology consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Test Lead to oversee and shape testing strategies within a secure…
IT & Technology
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs
Test Manager
Lancashire
£92,000–£138,000
We are seeking an experienced Test & Defect Manager to lead testing across a large-scale Manhattan WMS upgrade.
Hybrid IT & Technology
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs
Test Manager
United Kingdom
£50,000–£70,000
Due to the nature of our work, all applicants must be eligible for UK security clearance.
Hybrid IT & Technology
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs
Data Warehouse Test Lead – Hybrid, Data Quality & Automation
Sheffield
£50,000–£70,000
Randstad Digital is hiring for a role based in Sheffield or London (Hybrid), focused on leading the test strategy for data warehouse and migration…
Hybrid IT & Technology
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs
Platform Test Lead: Cloud, CI/CD & Automation
Birmingham
£70,000–£100,000
A government department in Birmingham is seeking a Platform Test Lead to ensure the robustness and scalability of its platform.
IT & Technology
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs
Platform Test Lead: Cloud Automation & QA
Tees Valley
£62,103–£78,054
A UK government department is looking for a Test Lead to oversee the testing strategy of its AWS-based digital platform.
Hybrid IT & Technology
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs
Test Lead - Defence IT QA & Automation
Stoke on Trent
£50,000–£70,000
An IT services company is seeking a Test Lead in Stoke-on-Trent to oversee testing processes.
IT & Technology
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs
Test Lead
Birmingham
£83,000–£120,000
ERP Test Lead Workday & SAP required to be based in the area of Birmingham, long term contract offering excellent rates.
IT & Technology
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs
Oracle HCM Test Lead – Hybrid (Reading) & E2E Testing
Reading
£101,475–£110,700
A recruitment firm is seeking an Oracle HCM Test Lead for a role based in Reading on a hybrid work model, requiring 2 days per week on-site.
Hybrid IT & Technology
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs
Test Manager - QA Manager
England
£50,000–£70,000
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IT & Technology
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs
Test Lead
Stoke on Trent
£50,000–£70,000
We are an IT services company specialising in defence and are looking to recruit a Test Lead.
IT & Technology
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs
SAP S/4HANA Test Manager
England
£70,000–£90,000
Roles: SAP S/4HANA Test Manager across Finance , Procurement , Human Capital Management (HCM) , and SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) .
Hybrid IT & Technology
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs
Test Lead - 1-Year FTC (Hybrid) in Surrey
London
£55,800–£68,200
A leading software company in Egham is seeking a Test Lead for a maternity cover position on a 1-year fixed-term contract.
Hybrid IT & Technology
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs
Test Lead: 1-Year FTC, Hybrid, High-Impact Leadership
London
£55,800–£68,200
A leading tech company in Egham is seeking a Test Lead for a maternity cover.
Hybrid Management & Consultancy
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs
Performance test lead
London
£30,000–£45,000
Synergy Solutions International Limited is a London-based Consultancy firm providing IT expertise and services as part of Software as a Service…
IT & Technology
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs
Senior Test Lead - Hybrid, Impactful QA Leadership
England
£60,000–£80,000
Jet2.com is looking for a Test Team Lead to join their close-knit development community in a hybrid role based in Leeds City Centre.
Hybrid IT & Technology
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs
Test Manager
England
£85,000–£110,000
Talent Lead - Building networks and communities across Quality Engineering, Intelligent Automation and Cloud & DevOps.
Hybrid IT & Technology
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs
NDR Test Manager
London
£50,000–£70,000
We are seeking an experienced Test Manager to lead the end-to-end testing activities for critical programme initiatives comprising of Network…
Hybrid IT & Technology
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs
QA Test lead Bristol, hybrid £85,000
Bristol
£65,000–£85,000
I’m recruiting for a QA Test Lead/ Principal Level Test Engineer to join my client in North Bristol, working on cutting edge, mission-critical…
Hybrid IT & Technology
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs
Test Lead
Tees Valley
£62,103–£78,054
With DBT’s AWS-based platform supporting digital services across government, this is your opportunity to lead the testing strategy for one of the…
Hybrid IT & Technology
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs
ERP Test Lead: Workday & SAP Transformation
Birmingham
£83,000–£120,000
A tech consultancy firm is seeking an ERP Test Lead to work on a long-term contract in Birmingham.
IT & Technology
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs
ERP Test Manager
London
£66,916–£120,449
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Hybrid IT & Technology
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs
Senior Test Manager - Client-Facing, Hands-On Leadership
London
£55,000–£75,000
Talan Group is seeking an experienced Test Manager to lead their testing team in London or Birmingham.
IT & Technology
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs
Senior Test Manager - Lead QA Across Large Programs
London
£99,000–£121,000
A leading consulting firm in Greater London is seeking an experienced Test Manager to oversee the entire testing process for significant projects.
IT & Technology
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs
Test Lead
Cardiff
£55,000–£85,000
Legal & General (L&G) is a leading UK financial services group and major global investor.
IT & Technology
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs
Software Tester / QA salary by region (2026)
| Region | Salary range (median) |
|---|---|
| London (indicative) no live adverts yet: baseline range |
£40,000 – £70,000 (midpoint £55,000) |
| South East (indicative) no live adverts yet: baseline range |
£35,000 – £62,000 (midpoint £48,500) |
| Midlands (indicative) no live adverts yet: baseline range |
£32,000 – £55,000 (midpoint £43,500) |
| North West (indicative) no live adverts yet: baseline range |
£32,000 – £55,000 (midpoint £43,500) |
| Scotland (indicative) no live adverts yet: baseline range |
£32,000 – £55,000 (midpoint £43,500) |
| Yorkshire (indicative) no live adverts yet: baseline range |
£30,000 – £52,000 (midpoint £41,000) |
Methodology: medians reconcile live advertised UK salaries for this role and region; 25th–75th percentiles are shown only where at least 5 live salaried listings back them. They are measured or omitted, never interpolated. Rows marked indicative are anchored to our curated 2026 baseline ranges until enough live data accrues. Listings advertising an implausible annual figure (a mislabelled hourly or daily rate) are excluded rather than converted, because converting one means guessing the hours behind it.
Market view. Manual and games testing anchor the bottom of the band, automation engineers (Selenium, Playwright, Cypress) the middle, and SDET and test-lead roles the top. ISTQB Foundation is the baseline qualification most employers name.
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FAQs
What does a software tester earn?
Indicatively £28,000–£40,000 manual, £40,000–£60,000 automation and £55,000–£70,000 for leads and SDETs.
Is games testing paid the same?
No. Games QA is typically £24,000–£32,000 and often temporary; it is an entry route rather than the market rate.
What do employers check?
Right to work, references and a testing exercise; ISTQB is often required.
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