Automation Tester – SC Cleared – Cypress - Inside IR35 SR2 are partnered with a leading consultancy delivering a high-profile, citizen-facing application for a central government programme. We are seeking a Senior Automation Test Consultant to take full ownership of the QA function as the sole tester in the delivery team. The project is an in-flight platform built with TypeScript, Cypress, Node, and Puppeteer. You will lead the design and implementation of an automation-first testing strategy, working to reduce reliance on manual testing and accelerate release cycles through robust test automation. Key Responsibilities: Define, implement, and own the end-to-end testing strategy for the programme. Build and maintain automated test suites using Cypress with TypeScript. Create and execute manual test cases where automation is not yet in place. Collaborate with developers, architects, and stakeholders to embed quality from the outset. Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for seamless delivery. Provide QA expertise, guidance, and best practice recommendations across the team. Essential Experience: Strong background in test automation with Cypress and TypeScript. Proven ability to design and deliver automation frameworks/platforms from scratch. Experience with AWS and working knowledge of Kafka. SC Cleared