£340 Per day
Outside
Hybrid
London
Summary: The role of Test Lead involves leading testing efforts for a consultancy, focusing on public sector projects. The ideal candidate will have expertise in GDS, Playwright, JavaScript, and Azure DevOps, and will work closely with a key end client. Responsibilities include test automation, security testing, and CI/CD integration. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement with a competitive daily rate.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead testing efforts within the public sector.
- Implement Government Digital Standards (GDS) in testing processes.
- Automate tests using Playwright with JavaScript.
- Conduct compatibility testing using Browserstack.
- Perform security testing with OWASP ZAP.
- Execute performance testing, preferably with JMeter.
- Integrate CI/CD for test automation.
- Manage tests and defects using Azure DevOps.
- Utilize BDD Framework (Cucumber) in testing.
- Ensure eligibility for SC clearance.
Key Skills:
- Experience as a Test Lead in the public sector.
- Knowledge of Government Digital Standards (GDS).
- Test automation expertise with Playwright and JavaScript.
- Proficiency in Browserstack for compatibility testing.
- Experience in security testing with OWASP ZAP.
- Performance testing knowledge, preferably with JMeter.
- CI/CD integration experience for test automation.
- Proficiency in Azure DevOps for test management.
- Experience with BDD Framework (Cucumber).
- Eligible for SC clearance.
Salary (Rate): £340 daily
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
Test Lead – GDS, Playwright, JavaScript, Azure DevOps
Up to £340 PD (Outside IR35)
6 Month Contract
London / Remote Working
I am currently working with an instantly recognisable consultancy who require a Test Lead with experience of, GDS, Playwright, JavaScript, Azure DevOps and Browserstack, to work closely with a key end client.
Must Haves for the role:
- Working background as a Test Lead within the public sector
- Previous experience with Government Digital Standards (GDS)
- Demonstrable experience in Test Automation using Playwright with JavaScript
- Expertise in Browserstack for use in compatibility testing
- Previous experience in security testing with OWASP ZAP
- Performance testing knowledge (JMeter preferred)
- Experience in CI/CD Integration for Test Automation
- Azure DevOps proficiency for Test Management and defect tracking
- Working experience of BDD Framework (Cucumber)
- Eligible for SC clearance
Nice to have:
- Immediately available
- Current BPSS clearance
- Familiarity with accessibility testing to ensure compliance standards with WCAG.
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