Job Title: SC Cleared Automation Tester or SC Clearance eligible - Newport, Wales Location: Newport (1 day per month on site) Salary/Rate: Up to £750 per day (Inside IR35) Start Date: November 2025 Job Type: 6-month contract Company Introduction: An Automation Tester, who is SC, Cleared (or eligible for SC Clearance) is required for a leading Government client who are based in Newport, Wales. You will mainly be working from home (in the UK) with occasional visits to the Newport office (monthly or less) Job Responsibilities/Objectives: Our government client is a modern organisation that relies heavily on its IT services to operate and innovate. As a Senior Automation Tester, you will play a key role in developing, improving, and maintaining systems that support our national and international customers. You'll work on cutting-edge cloud technologies, modern delivery processes, and innovative projects, including those involving AI and machine learning. You'll be part of a multi-disciplinary squad, collaborating with experts to deliver enterprise-grade services. This role demands a proactive mindset, a passion for learning new technologies, and a commitment to delivering high-quality IT solutions. Design, write, execute, and maintain automated UI and API test suites aligned with acceptance criteria. * Test data processes and ensure robust, scalable, and reusable solutions using DevOps best practices. * Collaborate with developers to ensure unit-level test coverage and shared understanding of the codebase. * Build automated test solutions from scratch in line with IPO Test Strategy and Engineering Principles. * Identify and manage defects, incidents, risks, and issues in accordance with IPO standards. * Contribute to the development of small to large-scale programs, including mission-critical systems. * Implement toolkits and APIs for integration, performance, security, and scalability. * Apply HMG IA technical security controls in line with ISO 27001 and the Security Policy Framework. Required Skills/Experience : * Key contributor to large-scale technical projects. * Experience with cloud technologies, particularly Azure. * Familiarity with data models and test documentation. * Experience testing front-end and back-end web services. * Agile delivery experience. * Working knowledge of Azure DevOps. Technical Skills: Proficient in automation tools: MS Visual Studio with C#, Selenium, BDD, Reqnrole, MSTest, RestSharp, JavaScript. * Experience with non-functional testing tools: JMeter, Azure Load Test. * Working knowledge of GitHub. * Strong understanding of architectural principles and design patterns. * Experience writing SQL statements. Behavioural Expectations Demonstrate leadership and influence within project teams. * Engage stakeholders to build collaborative relationships. * Support project and delivery management when required. * Delegate tasks effectively and apply the "progress over perfection" principle. * Take ownership of decisions and outcomes. * Show resilience and learn from setbacks. * Inspire and motivate others to drive progress. * Champion collaboration, learning, and cross-team knowledge sharing. Personal & Team Development * Drive personal training and development. * Ensure team activities follow governance and process standards. * Promote IPO and Civil Service values. * Mentor and coach junior colleagues. * Stay current with technical trends and continuously improve skills.