Senior QA Engineer (Non Functional Testing)
Client: HMRC
Pay rate: £453.00 P/D inside IR35
Contract Length: Initial 3 months (ASAP start)
Location: Newcastle (1-2 days per week onsite)
Clearance: BPSS required
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior QA Engineer / SDET with a strong focus on non-functional testing to join a high-performing delivery team within HMRC. This is a hands-on senior/lead-level role where you will be responsible for driving quality across the SDLC, implementing automated testing strategies, and embedding best practices within Agile teams.
You will operate in both TDD and BDD environments, working closely with developers, product owners, and DevOps to ensure high-quality, scalable, and reliable software delivery.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and execute non-functional testing activities across multiple applications and services
* Able to define and implement automation testing strategies
1. Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks using Java-based tools
2. Implement and manage BDD frameworks using Cucumber
3. Develop automated te...