A government department client is looking for a Senior Test Engineer (Automation) to join them on a 12 month contract. This position will be in Leeds/hybrid. Job Summary: Our client are looking for Senior Test Engineers with extensive Typescript and automation (functioning) experience. The candidates must have demonstrable leadership skills in driving change and will have managed/ led a team. Also looking for candidates with non-functioning testing experience either performance or accessibility and cannot just 'know' it, they must have experience in one of them. This is not a pure automation role. Skills Required: Experience: couple of years of experience in software testing, with a focus on manual testing and test automation. Typescript/Java: Proficient in Typescript/Java, with the ability to write and maintain test automation scripts. Experience in node js frameworks such as Playwright or Cypress or other node js automation frameworks in Javascript. Cucumber: Solid experience with Cucumber and BDD (Behaviour-Driven Development) practices. Agile Methodologies: Proven experience working in Agile/Scrum environments, collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams. CI/CD: Experience integrating performance tests into CI/CD pipelines, using tools like Jenkins, GitLab, or similar. Non-functional skill- A good working knowledge of non-functional skills such as performance, accessibility & security. Cloud skills & other tools: AWS, Grafana, Splunk. Experience in working with MongoDB would be good but not essential. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex testing/ automation issues. Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical issues to both technical and non-technical stakeholders