Skills

Communication Performance Testing Attention to detail Agile Recruitment Manual Testing

Job Specifications

Senior Tester - Contract

Financial Services / FinTech

3-4 months initially (to end June 2026)

£350-£400 per day Outside IR35

Edinburgh-Hybrid Working

Our Edinburgh based Financial Services / FinTech Client is currently seeking a Senior Tester Contractor to join their team on 3-4 month contract, through to end June 2026. The Contract has been assessed Outside IR35.

Well-known for their great working environment & culture, our Client is looking for an experienced Tester to join a current project focussed on a new Digital Service/Solution. To be successful in this Contract, my Client is seeking the following skills/experience:

In-depth Testing knowledge with demonstrable knowledge in all aspects of Manual Testing (with any additional Automation and/or Performance Testing a very strong plus)
Previous experience in the Financial Services / FinTech Sector (ideally Life & Pensions sector) with strong knowledge of typical systems, solutions, platforms and regulations in the sector
A strong understanding of Web/Digital solutions/services and working closely with Development & Infrastructure Teams to deliver these solutions
Familiarity with Agile ways of working
Excellent communication skills with a strong attention to detail will be essential as always

Great Client, great environment and great hiring contact. If the above details appeal to you,

PLEASE APPLY NOW to be considered for this Contract! My Client is ideally seeking candidates who are available now/at short notice and candidates who are locally based to their Edinburgh Office.

PLEASE NOTE - AI will not be used in any part of the recruitment process - matching, screening, selecting etc. CVs will be reviewed manually by me/the team.

Head Resourcing is committed to being an inclusive business where diversity is valued and celebrated. Diversity to us, includes but is not limited to educational background, socio-economic background, neurodiversity, age, marriage and civil partnership status, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief, race and ethnicity. As such we welcome enquiries and applications from everyone. We will be happy discuss with you any workplace adjustments you need in order to be at your best during the recruitment process.

About the Company

Hello, We are a people centric business and we believe every individual matters whether it is a candidate, client or colleague. We specialise in sourcing contract and permanent staff across the IT, digital and business change sectors. With a presence in Edinburgh, Glasgow and the North of England, however we work with businesses and candidates across the entire United Kingdom. Founded in 2001, we've grown organically through client recommendation, and hold an enviable reputation as a recruitment agency who really do think... Know more