Software Developer in Test - SC Cleared
Posted Today by Ten10
Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
London, UK
Summary: The role of Security Cleared Software Developer in Test involves supporting a major public sector programme by delivering secure, high-quality software solutions within an Agile environment. The position requires designing and implementing automated testing frameworks using Java and Selenium, while collaborating with various teams to enhance testing capabilities. Candidates must hold active Security Clearance, with NPPV3 clearance being advantageous. This contract opportunity is for an initial duration of three months and is classified as inside IR35.
Key Responsibilities:
- Designing, developing, and maintaining automated test frameworks using Java and Selenium
- Building scalable and maintainable automated test suites for web applications and APIs
- Supporting CI/CD pipelines and integrating automated tests into delivery workflows
- Collaborating within Agile delivery teams across the full software development lifecycle
- Contributing to test strategy, quality assurance processes, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Performing integration, regression, and end-to-end testing activities
- Working closely with technical and non-technical stakeholders within a secure public sector environment
- Supporting defect analysis, troubleshooting, and root cause investigation
Key Skills:
- Active Security Clearance
- Excellent coding skills in Java
- Proven hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver
- Experience building and maintaining automation frameworks from scratch
- Strong understanding of test automation principles and QA best practices
- Experience working within Agile environments (Scrum/Kanban)
- API testing experience using tools such as RestAssured or Postman
- Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps
- Strong knowledge of version control systems such as Git
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Contract Opportunity: Security Cleared Software Developer in Test
Job Type: Contract - 3 month initial - Inside IR35
Location: Hybrid - London
Start Date: ASAP
Are you an experienced Security Cleared Software Developer in Test looking for your next contract opportunity? We're seeking a highly capable SDET to support a major public sector programme, helping deliver secure, high-quality software solutions within a complex Agile environment.
This is an exciting opportunity to work on large-scale digital transformation initiatives, contributing to the design and implementation of robust automated testing frameworks using Java and Selenium .
?? Important:
Candidates must hold active Security Clearance
Existing NPPV3 clearance would be highly advantageous.
The Role
As a Security Cleared Software Developer in Test, you will play a key role in ensuring software quality across critical public sector systems and services. Working closely with developers, QA teams, DevOps engineers, and stakeholders, you'll help drive automation best practices and improve overall testing capability.
Key responsibilities include:
- Designing, developing, and maintaining automated test frameworks using Java and Selenium
- Building scalable and maintainable automated test suites for web applications and APIs
- Supporting CI/CD pipelines and integrating automated tests into delivery workflows
- Collaborating within Agile delivery teams across the full software development lifecycle
- Contributing to test strategy, quality assurance processes, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Performing integration, regression, and end-to-end testing activities
- Working closely with technical and non-technical stakeholders within a secure public sector environment
- Supporting defect analysis, troubleshooting, and root cause investigation
Essential Skills & Experience
- Active Security Clearance
- Excellent coding skills in Java
- Proven hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver
- Experience building and maintaining automation frameworks from scratch
- Strong understanding of test automation principles and QA best practices
- Experience working within Agile environments (Scrum/Kanban)
- API testing experience using tools such as RestAssured or Postman
- Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps
- Strong knowledge of version control systems such as Git
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Desirable Skills
- Existing NPPV3 Clearance
Ready to join the team? Apply now for immediate consideration.