Overview

This organisation delivers secure digital solutions within government environments. They are seeking a Test Engineer to take ownership of quality across web applications, ensuring robust automated and manual testing practices. The successful candidate will enjoy building automation frameworks, creating test cases, and contributing to high-quality, reliable releases within an Agile and DevOps environment.

Role Objectives

• Design and build Automation, Web Services/API, Performance and Accessibility test frameworks integrated with CI/CD
• Plan and execute exploratory and automated testing throughout the project lifecycle
• Identify, document, track, and manage defects effectively
• Own and manage release processes to ensure smooth product delivery
• Collaborate with developers and cross-functional Scrum teams to increase test coverage and reduce bottlenecks
• Maintain and update regression test suites as products evolve
• Operate effectively within a DevOps culture

Essential Technologies

• Cypress
• JMeter
• Postman / SoapUI
• AWS

Core Competencies

• Experience working in cross-functional Agile teams
• Strong Shift-Left QA and DevOps mindset
• Continuous improvement approach within fast-paced release environments
• Experience delivering multiple releases to production in short cycles
• Ability to empower developers through test automation collaboration
• Strong automation-first mindset (prioritising automation over manual testing)
• Experience delivering automation in Agile and CI/CD environments
• Functional automation (API and UI testing)
• Performance testing experience
• Experience testing reactive applications and cross-browser/device compatibility
• Strong customer-facing communication skills
• High integrity and professionalism

Security Clearance Requirement

Due to the nature of client work with UK Central Government departments, candidates must: Be- eligible for Security Clearance (SC)

Have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship

Have lived in the UK continuously for the past 5+ years

Benefits Compensation

• Competitive salary (reviewed annually)
• Employer pension contribution with loyalty increments
• Group life assurance

Purpose & Culture

• Work on mission-critical government projects
• Empowered, collaborative working culture
• Paid leave for Reservist Military Service

Work / Life Balance

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to buy/sell additional leave
• 2 paid volunteering days per year

Development & Growth

• Fully funded professional certifications (e.g. AWS, GCP, Agile)
• 5 days paid study leave
• Annual personal development allowance
• Access to professional coaching and team training

Health & Wellbeing

• Private medical insurance
• Hybrid working model
• Work-from-home equipment allowance