Contract Automation Test Engineer
Posted 1 week ago by IO Associates
£400 Per day
Outside
Remote
London, UK
Summary: The role of Automated Test Engineer involves designing and implementing automated testing frameworks for complex systems, ensuring both functional and non-functional requirements are met. The position requires collaboration with stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions in a fully remote, agile environment. The engineer will also mentor less experienced team members and contribute to agile delivery processes. This is a contract position for a duration of 12 months.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and enhance automated testing across all stages of product, system, and service development.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements, acceptance criteria, and ensure robust test coverage.
- Implement automation-first strategies and best practices for repeatable, efficient testing.
- Identify and adopt tools, techniques, and processes to strengthen testing frameworks.
- Mentor and support less experienced test engineers.
- Contribute to agile delivery, including sprint planning, estimations, and backlog refinement.
Key Skills:
- Proven expertise in automated testing strategies for complex microservice systems.
- Strong programming and framework knowledge for building automated testing solutions.
- Experience testing Back End systems, APIs, and implementing non-functional testing solutions.
- Ability to elicit requirements, assess risks, and influence testing strategy.
- Experience working in agile teams and promoting agile practices.
Salary (Rate): £400/day
City: London
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Contract: Automated Test Engineer (SFIA 5)
Rate: £400/day | Outside IR35 | Duration: 12 months
Security Clearance: NPPV2/NPPV3
We are seeking an experienced Automated Test Engineer to design and implement automated testing frameworks for complex systems. You will ensure both functional and non-functional requirements are met, working closely with stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions in a fully remote, agile environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and enhance automated testing across all stages of product, system, and service development.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements, acceptance criteria, and ensure robust test coverage.
- Implement automation-first strategies and best practices for repeatable, efficient testing.
- Identify and adopt tools, techniques, and processes to strengthen testing frameworks.
- Mentor and support less experienced test engineers.
- Contribute to agile delivery, including sprint planning, estimations, and backlog refinement.
Experience & Skills:
- Proven expertise in automated testing strategies for complex microservice systems.
- Strong programming and framework knowledge for building automated testing solutions.
- Experience testing Back End systems, APIs, and implementing non-functional testing solutions.
- Ability to elicit requirements, assess risks, and influence testing strategy.
- Experience working in agile teams and promoting agile practices.
