Test Engineer
Posted 3 days ago by 1760603023
£500 Per day
Inside
Remote
Warwickshire
Summary: The Test Engineer role involves hands-on testing with a focus on both manual and automation testing to support a secure software program. The position requires an individual who can ensure the quality and stability of critical systems while working in a secure, Agile environment. The role is remote and requires active SC and NPPV3 clearance. This is an initial 6-month contract classified as inside IR35.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and execute test plans and test cases for new and existing features
- Perform manual testing across functional, regression, integration, and UAT phases
- Create and maintain automated test scripts using Ruby and Selenium, integrated with CI/CD pipelines
- Support and enhance existing automation frameworks
- Manage test cases, defects, and reports within Azure DevOps (or similar)
- Collaborate with developers, product owners, and QA peers to ensure robust delivery
- Identify and mitigate quality risks during the software lifecycle
Key Skills:
- Proven background in software testing (manual + automation)
- Hands-on experience with Ruby for test scripting (or willingness to pick it up)
- Knowledge of Selenium WebDriver
- Familiarity with Azure DevOps, pipelines, and test management
- Experience with API testing (Postman, SoapUI, or Rest-Assured)
- Understanding of Agile / Scrum delivery
- Excellent communication and analytical skills
- Active SC and NPPV3 clearance (essential)
Salary (Rate): £500 per day
City: undetermined
Country: undetermined
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Test Engineer
Active SC and NPPV3 clearance
Initial 6 Month Contract
INSIDE IR35
Remote
£500 Per Day
About the Role
Yolk Recruiment are currently hiring for a hands-on Test Engineer with a strong mix of manual and automation testing experience to support a key secure software programme.
You'll play a major role in ensuring the quality and stability of critical systems, blending traditional test execution with automation scripting and test process ownership.
This role suits someone comfortable working in a secure, Agile environment who can take initiative and deliver to high standards under minimal supervision.
What You'll Be Doing
Design, develop, and execute test plans and test cases for new and existing features
Perform manual testing across functional, regression, integration, and UAT phases
Create and maintain automated test scripts using Ruby and Selenium, integrated with CI/CD pipelines
Support and enhance existing automation frameworks
Manage test cases, defects, and reports within Azure DevOps (or similar)
Collaborate with developers, product owners, and QA peers to ensure robust delivery
Identify and mitigate quality risks during the software lifecycle
What You'll Need
Proven background in software testing (manual + automation)
Hands-on experience with Ruby for test scripting (or willingness to pick it up)
Knowledge of Selenium WebDriver
Familiarity with Azure DevOps, pipelines, and test management
Experience with API testing (Postman, SoapUI, or Rest-Assured)
Understanding of Agile / Scrum delivery
Excellent communication and analytical skills
Active SC and NPPV3 clearance (essential)
Desirable Skills
Performance testing experience (JMeter or similar)
Experience with mobile app or cross-platform testing
Familiarity with version control tools (Git, GitHub, etc.)