Contract Automation Test Engineer (Fully Remote)

Summary: iO Associates is seeking a Junior Test Engineer to join a UK government department for a 2-year digital transformation programme. The role is fully remote and focuses on quality assurance within Agile teams, providing an opportunity for career growth. Candidates should have a passion for software testing and a willingness to learn automated testing tools. The position offers a competitive day rate and is classified as inside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in software testing within Agile environments (Scrum, Kanban, etc.)
• Utilize CI/CD tools and version control systems
• Learn and apply automated testing tools
• Collaborate with team members to ensure quality assurance
• Engage with GDS principles and user-centred design
• Work effectively in a remote setting

Key Skills:

• At least 2 years of experience in software testing
• Basic understanding of CI/CD tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins)
• Willingness to learn automated testing tools (e.g., Cypress, Selenium)
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Self-motivated and comfortable working remotely

Salary (Rate): £350 daily

City: undetermined

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Entry Level

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

iO Associates are proud to be partnering with a UK government department on an exciting 2-year digital transformation programme. We're now looking to onboard a Junior Test Engineer who are passionate about quality assurance and eager to grow their careers within Agile, user-centred delivery teams.

Location: Fully Remote
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Length: 24 months (with potential extension)
Day Rate: £300 to £350 (Inside IR35)

Essential Skills & Experience:

• At least 2 years of experience in software testing, ideally within Agile environments (Scrum, Kanban, etc.)
• Basic understanding or exposure to CI/CD tools (eg GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar)
• Willingness to learn automated testing tools (eg Cypress, Selenium, etc.)
• Familiar with version control systems (eg Git)
• Enthusiastic about learning GDS principles and user-centred design
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Self-motivated and comfortable working remotely