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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
QA Engineer/Automation Tester - AI-Assisted Testing - £400 per Day - Remote
Posted 1 day ago by RecOps
Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute automated, functional and regression tests.Use AI-assisted tools to generate tes...
- Rate £400 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Remote
- Location United Kingdom
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Salesforce Automation Tester with Playwright and Copado Robotic Testing (CRT) Ex...
Posted 6 days ago by Benvia
Job DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced QA Automation Lead with strong expertise in modern test automation framewor...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
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QA Automation Engineer – Cloud & Data Testing - Charlotte, NC, Raleigh, NC, Durh...
Posted 7 days ago by TechniPros, LLC
Job SummaryWe are looking for a QA Automation Engineer with expertise in cloud applications, ETL validation, API automat...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote or Charlotte, North Carolina
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Sign UpAutomation Test Engineer - UI/API/NFT Automation testing - Shiftleft and Contrac...
Posted 7 days ago by Intelligent Resourcing Solutions Ltd
We are seeking a skilled, hands-on Automation Test Engineer to support the development and delivery of high-quality digi...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location LONDON M-25, United Kingdom
QA Automation Engineer - GenAI / LLM Testing (Healthcare)
Posted 7 days ago by Goldenpick Technologies LLC
Mandatory Skills Description3–5+ years of experience in Quality Engineering, Quality Assurance, or Software Testing, inc...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
Lab Technician (Automotive Hardware Prototyping & Testing)
Posted 7 days ago by CBL Solutions Inc.
Must-Have Skills5+ years of experience in automotive hardware testing/lab technician rolesExperience with assembly, test...
- Rate £30 per hour
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location United Kingdom
Senior Retail QA Engineer – MDM Implementation & Merchandising ERP Testing
Posted 1 week ago by ERPMark Inc
We're Hiring: Senior Retail QA Engineer – MDM Implementation & Merchandising ERP TestingLocation: Remote – USA / Can...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
Testing Contract Rates in Reading: Day Rate Quartiles and Demand
Live market telemetry, compensation quartiles, and IR35 compliance benchmarks across the UK contract sector.
Median Daily Rate
£525/day
+5.0%
Interquartile Range
£315/day – £735/day
Middle 50% market distribution
Contract Engagement Split
57% Outside IR35
9% Inside IR35 engagements
Market Conditions and Compensation Trajectory
Procurement of independent Testing specialists within the wider Reading district remains closely linked to strategic regional development programmes, enabling local project teams to achieve critical release milestones. Remuneration benchmarks across active Reading engagements reflect an established median day rate of £525/day, delivering a +5.0% differential against broader national averages. Interquartile rate analytics define a localised range from £315/day to £735/day. 57% of active postings are structured outside IR35 legislation. Figures summarise advertised pay on this hub to November 2026 and are market statistics, not a personal offer or guaranteed assignment rate.
Daily Rate Quartiles and Market Benchmarks
Values combine advertised day rates, stated IR35 outcomes, and sector labels from vacancies matching this hub. Quartiles use priced roles only.
| Metric | Value | What it shows |
|---|---|---|
| Median day rate | £525/day | Mid-market advertised pay for this hub |
| 25th percentile (P25) | £315/day | Lower-quartile priced vacancies |
| 75th percentile (P75) | £735/day | Upper-quartile priced vacancies |
| Outside IR35 share | 57% | Stated limited-company / outside SDS |
| Inside IR35 share | 9% | Stated PAYE / umbrella / inside SDS |
| Undetermined IR35 | 34% | Adverts that omit a published status |
| Leading sector | IT (46%) | Largest hiring cluster in the sample |
| Priced sample | 3 roles | Vacancies used for the rate corridor |
| Regional rate band | a South East rate uplift | Location pricing context, not an SDS |
Statutory Standards and Frequently Asked Questions
Reading does not create a special IR35 code for Testing work. The client SDS should name the Reading workplace and delivery model. An inside finding on a Reading Testing brief typically deducts tax at source, while outside IR35 Testing work in Reading is billed by a PSC. Local pay sits on a South East rate uplift, so a higher Reading headline rate can still be inside. Commuting into Reading does not, by itself, prove substitution or lack of control. Read the Testing Reading contract for workplace, hours, and equipment clauses.
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