Senior Test Engineer
Posted 3 days ago by LA International Computer Consultants Ltd
£490 Per day
Inside
Undetermined
City of London, UK
Summary: The Senior Test Engineer role involves building and maintaining testing frameworks, developing automated test scripts, and working with various testing tools and methodologies. Candidates should have experience with Playwright, API testing, and Azure DevOps, along with strong problem-solving and communication skills. The position requires a high level of initiative and the ability to work effectively with diverse individuals. Security clearance is preferred due to the nature of the role, and the company promotes an inclusive workplace.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build frameworks and maintain existing frameworks.
- Develop automated test scripts with Playwright (Typescript).
- Develop API-based tests using tools such as Rest Assured.
- Work with Cucumber.
- Implement Behavioural Driven Development/Design and/or Specification by Example.
- Utilize Azure DevOps (CI/CD).
- Use standard build tools.
Key Skills:
- Experience with Agile development methodology.
- Knowledge of automation frameworks, architectures, and tools used in test automation.
- Experience with software engineering best practices.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- High level of initiative and self-motivation.
- Ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals.
- Organizational skills to determine priorities and move work forward.
- Ability to assess the effectiveness of processes and recommend improvements.
- High-level security clearance is preferred.
Salary (Rate): £490 daily
City: City of London
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: IT
Required
Build Frameworks and maintain existing frameworks
Experience developing automated test scripts with Playwright (Typescript).
Experience developing API based tests using tools such as such as Rest Assured.
Experience working with Cucumber.
Experience with Behavioural Driven Development/Design and/or Specification by Example.
Experience with Azure DevOps (CI/CD).
Experience of standard build tools.
Desired
Agile development methodology experience.
Knowledge of automation frameworks, architectures and tools used in test automation.
Knowledge and experience with software engineering best practices.
Excellent problem solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
High level of initiative and self-motivation.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals.
Demonstrated ability to organise time effectively, determine priorities, and move work forward.
Demonstrated ability to assess the effectiveness of processes and procedures and recommend improvements.
Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance.
An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.
Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.