Senior QA Tester
Posted 3 days ago by Harvey Nash Plc
£470 Per day
Inside
Remote
England, UK
Summary: Join a high-impact programme as a Senior QA Tester on a contract basis for a critical UK Government department. This remote role involves designing and executing automated tests, collaborating with developers, and ensuring quality across public-facing systems. The contract is set until the end of 2025, with a strong likelihood of extension. Candidates must be eligible for SC Clearance and able to travel to UK sites approximately once a month.
Key Responsibilities:
- Designing and executing automated tests across multiple layers of the tech stack
- Collaborating with developers and stakeholders to ensure robust integration and performance testing
- Maintaining and enhancing test frameworks using modern tools and languages
- Ensuring quality across UI components and full end-to-end user journeys
Key Skills:
- Contract Testing with PACT
- Integration Testing using Kotlin
- UI Component Testing with Playwright + TypeScript
- End-to-End Testing with Playwright + TypeScript
- Performance Testing experience
- Eligibility for SC Clearance
Salary (Rate): £470/day
City: undetermined
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: IT
Detailed Description From Employer:
QA Tester (Contract) - Remote | £470/day | UK Gov Project
Location: Remote (with ad hoc UK travel - approx. 1 day/month)
Contract Length: Until 31/12/2025 (Extension Highly Likely)
Day Rate: £470/day (Inside IR35)
Clearance: Must be eligible for SC Clearance
Join a high-impact programme within a critical UK Government department as a Senior QA Tester. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to public-facing systems that matter, while working remotely with minimal travel.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Designing and executing automated tests across multiple layers of the tech stack
- Collaborating with developers and stakeholders to ensure robust integration and performance testing
- Maintaining and enhancing test frameworks using modern tools and languages
- Ensuring quality across UI components and full end-to-end user journeys
Tech Stack & Skills Required:
Contract Testing with PACT
Integration Testing using Kotlin
UI Component Testing with Playwright + TypeScript
End-to-End Testing with Playwright + TypeScript
Performance Testing experience
Candidates must be eligible for SC Clearance and able to travel to UK sites once per month.