Summary: The QA Engineer role focuses on Zephyr implementation and requires extensive experience in automation testing, particularly with Selenium WebDriver and Java. The position is fully remote and aims to ensure high-quality software delivery within the public sector, adhering to compliance and security standards. The ideal candidate will also provide leadership and mentorship to junior team members while collaborating closely with various stakeholders. This is a contract position with a rolling duration of three months and classified as outside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and manage Zephyr for test case management and execution.
• Develop, execute, and maintain automated test scripts using Selenium WebDriver and Java.
• Design and execute manual and automated test cases for functional, regression, and performance testing.
• Work closely with developers, business analysts, and project managers to ensure software quality and compliance with government standards.
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and work collaboratively to resolve issues.
• Maintain test documentation, including test plans, test cases, and test reports.
• Ensure compliance with government/public sector regulations and security standards.
• Support CI/CD pipelines by integrating automated testing into DevOps workflows.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior QA team members.

Key Skills:

• Proven experience in implementing and managing Zephyr for test management.
• Strong expertise in Selenium WebDriver and Java for automation testing.
• Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks (e.g., TestNG, JUnit, Cucumber).
• Experience working in the government or public sector with an understanding of compliance and security requirements.
• Proficiency in API testing using tools like Postman, RestAssured, or SoapUI.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, or Azure DevOps.
• Experience in performance testing using tools like JMeter is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT