🟢 Software Developer in Test – (Remote/Office Hybrid – Glasgow)
📍 Location: Mostly remote | if/when Required
💷 Rate: up to £485PD - Outside IR35
Are you a passionate and skilled Software Developer in Test looking to make a real impact? A leading public sector organisation is transforming its platform to deliver secure, user-focused services for citizens. We’re seeking a talented individual to join our agile team and help drive continuous improvement through best-in-class test automation and collaboration.
In this role, you’ll be at the heart of our digital evolution, working with a dedicated team to ensure our platform is robust, reliable, and ready for the future. You’ll bridge the gap between technical and non-technical colleagues, championing best practices and mentoring others along the way.
🌈 What You’ll Do
🔧 Develop & maintain automated test frameworks for in-house applications
📅 Coordinate test schedules with SCRUM teams, Service Owners, and Lead Architects
🛠️ Build/maintain testing artefacts and spot future blockers or opportunities
🤝 Support third-party testing and collaborate across government departments
⚠️ Anticipate and mitigate project risks to ensure service stability
💬 Bridge technical/non-technical teams with clear communication
🧑🏫 Mentor colleagues and share knowledge
✅ Essential Skills
💻 Automation in CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions)
⚙️ Selenium/WebDriver, Java, JavaScript, BDD (Gherkin/Cucumber)
🐧 Linux environments, AWS
📊 MySQL scripting (2+ years in last 5 years)
🛢️ MariaDB/Oracle/MySQL/AWS Aurora (2+ technologies)
🔍 Proactive, risk-assessed decision-making
🗣️ Mentoring and stakeholder communication
✨ Desirable Skills
☸️ Kubernetes, Terraform
🔄 Automating OAT/Acceptance/Regression Testing (web apps & APIs)
📝 Technical governance & government requirements knowledge
🛡️ SC Clearance is an advantage!
Apply now to make a real impact!