QA Automation Tester
Posted 4 days ago by Anson McCade
£590 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The QA Automation Tester role is a contract position focused on delivering secure and scalable digital services within a high-impact public sector programme. The successful candidate will work in a collaborative Agile environment, engaging in various testing activities and promoting quality throughout the product lifecycle. Active SC clearance is required, with a preference for NPPV3. The position offers a flexible hybrid working model and the opportunity to work with modern technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define acceptance criteria and testing definitions of done with product teams
- Collaborate with developers to design and review unit/component tests
- Conduct exploratory testing across all levels
- Automate tests and maintain traceability throughout the delivery lifecycle
- Validate non-functional requirements (NFRs)
- Contribute to Agile ceremonies and retrospectives
- Promote quality awareness across the product lifecycle
Key Skills:
- Minimum 5 years as a QA Automation Engineer
- Strong background in BDD, TDD, and Agile (Scrum)
- Proficient in: Java, Cypress, Postman, Docker, GitLab, Jenkins, SonarQube, Splunk, Gatling, Serenity, Cucumber, Selenium, Wiremock, Hamcrest, AWS Cloudwatch, Jira, Confluence
- Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and scripting (Windows/Linux)
- Solid coding practices (SOLID, DI, Design Patterns)
- Experience with test-first development and test assurance
- Desirable Skills: Experience with PACT for Consumer Driven Contract Testing, Advanced DevOps and Agile development knowledge, Ability to lead projects and design test strategies, Experience with mocks, stubs, and test automation frameworks
Salary (Rate): £590/day
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Job Title: QA Automation Tester
Job Type: Contract
Rate: £590/day (Inside IR35)
Location: London (Hybrid)
Duration: 7 months
Security Clearance: Active SC clearance required (NPPV3 preferred)
We are looking for an experienced QA Automation Tester to join a high-impact public sector programme. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a collaborative Agile environment, contributing to the delivery of secure and scalable digital services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define acceptance criteria and testing definitions of done with product teams
- Collaborate with developers to design and review unit/component tests
- Conduct exploratory testing across all levels
- Automate tests and maintain traceability throughout the delivery lifecycle
- Validate non-functional requirements (NFRs)
- Contribute to Agile ceremonies and retrospectives
- Promote quality awareness across the product lifecycle
Required Skills & Experience:
- Minimum 5 years as a QA Automation Engineer
- Strong background in BDD, TDD, and Agile (Scrum)
- Proficient in: Java, Cypress, Postman, Docker, GitLab, Jenkins, SonarQube, Splunk, Gatling, Serenity, Cucumber, Selenium, Wiremock, Hamcrest, AWS Cloudwatch, Jira, Confluence
- Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and scripting (Windows/Linux)
- Solid coding practices (SOLID, DI, Design Patterns)
- Experience with test-first development and test assurance
Desirable Skills:
- Experience with PACT for Consumer Driven Contract Testing
- Advanced DevOps and Agile development knowledge
- Ability to lead projects and design test strategies
- Experience with mocks, stubs, and test automation frameworks
What’s on Offer:
- Opportunity to contribute to a high-profile public sector transformation
- Flexible hybrid working model
- Supportive and innovative team culture
- Exposure to modern technologies and best practices
Reference: AMC/JWH/SDET1