Senior Quality Engineer (Python) - Contract
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 11, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 11, 2026.
Job Title: Senior Quality Engineer Contract - Python
Location: London (Hybrid)
Role type: Contract
IR35: Outside
Duration: 6 months (initially)
Start Date: 26/10/2026
Clearance: Active SC (Security Cleared)
Who we are:
At 2i, we're passionate about making technology work better.
We're the UK's largest pure play Quality Assurance and Software Testing business, helping organisations deliver complex technology change with confidence.
From Quality Engineering and Test Automation to Strategic Consultancy and AI Assurance, we work with organisations across the public and private sectors to solve challenges, reduce risk and deliver real impact.
2026 has been an exciting year for us. With the addition of Planit UK to the 2i family and the continued expansion of our delivery capabilities in India, we're growing our expertise, our reach and the opportunities available to our people.
And it's our people who make it all possible.
Why Join 2i?
Great people. Interesting challenges. Real opportunities to grow.
We're proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work for the fourth consecutive year and to be recognised as one of the UK's Best Workplaces in Tech and Best Workplaces for Wellbeing in 2026.
But what really makes 2i special is our people.
We're a team of curious thinkers, problem solvers and collaborators who enjoy sharing knowledge, challenging ideas and finding better ways to do things.
Whether you're developing your expertise, exploring new technologies or taking the next step in your career, we want you to feel supported, valued and encouraged to succeed.
You'll have opportunities to work on meaningful projects, learn from talented colleagues and contribute to a business that's continuing to evolve and grow.
You’ll need to be...
- A lover of code! We're looking specifically for Python expertise in developing automation scripts using Pytest.
- Commercially experienced with Kubernetes: deploying, testing, and troubleshooting applications in containerised environments.
- Confident working with SQL to uncover insights and validate data integrity.
- Experienced in BDD testing frameworks, particularly Cucumber/Gherkin.
- Experienced with pipeline integration for CI/CD.
- Commercially experienced working in cloud environments, specifically AWS and Azure.
- A collaborative communicator. We value diversity of thought, where being an open in your comms style and a valued team player is essential!
- Interested in coaching and mentoring other team members and have previous experience doing this is a key differentiator for our Senior team.
- Experienced working in Agile environment and highly familiar with Agile methodologies.
Our Culture
Our values are simple. We care about our colleagues, continuously develop our expertise, deliver value to our clients and make time to enjoy what we do.
We believe that great work happens when people feel trusted, supported and connected.
As we continue to grow, we're committed to creating an environment where people can build meaningful careers, share ideas and make a genuine contribution.
Ready to Join Team2i?
If you're looking for your next opportunity and want to be part of a business where your ideas, skills and curiosity are valued, we'd love to hear from you.
Explore our opportunities and discover where your career could take you with #Team2i.