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Development and Production Test Engineer – Electronic / Electrical
Posted Today by Certain Advantage
World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit a Development and Pro...
- Rate £36 per hour
- Category Inside
- Work type Not specified
- Location Stevenage, UK
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ServiceNow Test Engineer - MUST HAVE CURRENT ACTIVE MOD SC CLEARANCE - Remote an...
Posted 1 day ago by Octopus Computer Associates
ServiceNow Test Engineer - MUST HAVE CURRENT ACTIVE MOD SC CLEARANCE - Remote and London or Corsham - 3-4 months+/RATE:...
- Rate £350 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Remote and London or Corsham
Lead Test Engineer with Federal Client (Remote)
Posted 1 day ago by Elegant Enterprise Wide Solutions
Required qualifications7 years of software testing or QA experience, including at least 3 years in a test-lead capacity....
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote or Hybrid
Automation Test Engineer
Posted 1 day ago by EUROPEAN SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS (UK) LIMITED
Job OverviewWe are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Automation Test Engineer to join our growing QA team in Telford...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location Telford, Shropshire
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ServiceNow Test Engineer [ServiceNow, Automation Testing, SC Clearance]
Posted 1 day ago by GIOS Technology Limited
Key Skills: ServiceNow, Automation Testing, SC ClearanceWe are looking for ServiceNow Test Engineer at London/Corsham, U...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location London/Corsham
Test Engineer Contract Rates in Cardiff: Day Rate Quartiles and Demand
Live market telemetry, compensation quartiles, and IR35 compliance benchmarks across the UK contract sector.
Median Daily Rate
£400/day
+42.9%
Interquartile Range
£300/day – £445/day
Middle 50% market distribution
Contract Engagement Split
48% Outside IR35
14% Inside IR35 engagements
Market Conditions and Compensation Trajectory
Project procurement across Cardiff corporate accounts continues to generate active requirements for external Test Engineer contractors to accelerate strategic software deliverables. Driven by enterprise delivery demands within the municipality, typical day rates for Test Engineer contractors converge upon a median of £400/day, representing a +42.9% variance relative to national UK baselines. Quartiles run from £300/day to £445/day on 11 roles to November 2026. 48% of active roles are structured outside IR35 legislation. Hiring for Test Engineer contractors in Cardiff registers as high in the benchmark dataset.
Daily Rate Quartiles and Market Benchmarks
Day rates and IR35 shares come from the Quality Contracts market benchmark dataset of UK contract postings; sector labels come from vacancies matching this hub. Quartiles use priced roles only.
| Metric | Value | What it shows |
|---|---|---|
| Median day rate | £400/day | Mid-market advertised pay for this hub |
| 25th percentile (P25) | £300/day | Lower-quartile priced vacancies |
| 75th percentile (P75) | £445/day | Upper-quartile priced vacancies |
| Hiring demand | High | Demand level in the benchmark dataset (Moderate, High or Very High) |
| Outside IR35 share | 48% | Stated limited-company / outside SDS |
| Inside IR35 share | 14% | Stated PAYE / umbrella / inside SDS |
| Undetermined IR35 | 38% | Adverts that omit a published status |
| Leading sector | IT (67%) | Largest hiring cluster in the sample |
| Priced sample | 11 roles | Postings with a stated day rate in the benchmark dataset |
| Regional rate band | a regional rate discount versus London | Location pricing context, not an SDS |
Statutory Standards and Frequently Asked Questions
A Test Engineer contract based in Cardiff is still assessed on facts, not postcode. Status paperwork should reflect Cardiff attendance, hybrid days, and substitution. Inside IR35 Test Engineer pay in Cardiff is usually umbrella or PAYE, while an outside SDS lets the Cardiff contractor invoice through a limited company. Advertised Cardiff rates follow a regional rate discount versus London, so city uplifts do not imply an outside finding. Travel between home and a Cardiff office is rarely a substitute right. Check Cardiff on-site expectations for this Test Engineer before you treat the SDS as settled.
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