Location & Type
Hybrid – 1 day per week in Leeds office
12-Month Fixed Term Contract (FTC) – with potential to extend
BPSS clearance eligibility essential
About the Role
As a Test Engineer, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring the quality, performance, and security of software systems through modern, automated testing approaches. You’ll be part of a collaborative, cross‑functional team, supporting shift‑left principles and contributing to robust CI/CD pipelines across a secure and agile delivery environment.
You’ll also bring experience testing within cloud‑based environments, ideally with hands‑on exposure to Microsoft Azure, enabling you to work effectively in modern DevOps and cloud‑native ecosystems.
Key Responsibilities
* Design, implement and maintain automated test frameworks across frontend, backend and API layers
* Collaborate with developers and DevOps engineers to ensure early and continuous testing within CI/CD pipelines
* Conduct functional, performance, security and accessibility testing
* Analyse test results, identify root causes and provide clear feedback to teams for resolution
* Ensure test environments are maintained and reflective of production settings
* Advocate for and implement shift‑left and test‑first practices
* Contribute to defining and evolving quality assurance standards and practices across the team
* Ensure testing processes meet compliance and governance standards relevant to public sector environments
* BPSS clearance eligibility is essential – applicants must be eligible (we cannot sponsor)
Qualifications
* Proven experience as a Test Engineer or QA in agile delivery environments
* Strong automation testing experience (not just manual testing)
* Familiarity with integrating test automation into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
* Experience with non‑functional testing: performance (JMeter, Gatling), security (OWASP ZAP, Checkmarx), accessibility (Axe, WAVE, Pa11y)
* Understanding of shift‑left testing practices and modern DevOps/Agile methodologies
* Experience testing in cloud‑based environments, ideally Azure
* Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across teams
Why Join Us?
* Be part of a fast‑growing consultancy where innovation and personal development are key priorities
* Private Medical Insurance (Aviva)
* 25 days annual leave + UK bank holidays
* Access to Perkbox – global employee rewards and wellness platform
* Generous employee referral scheme
* Collaborative, inclusive work environment that encourages experimentation and bold ideas
* Choose your preferred device – Mac or PC
Diversity & Inclusion
At Amber Labs, we believe diversity drives innovation and creativity. We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels welcomed and valued.
* Embrace a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives
* Actively promote equality and inclusion across all levels of the company
* Create a respectful workplace free from discrimination, bullying and harassment
* We are unable to consider candidates who require sponsorship or hold a visa of any type
* BPSS clearance eligibility required prior to starting the role
What Happens Next?
Once your application is reviewed, our Talent Acquisition team will contact you to outline the next steps. The selection process typically includes two interview stages, with a potential third involving our company Partners if required.
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