Senior Test Automation Engineer - Will be put through SC clearanceExperis are delighted to be working with a government client who are looking for a Senior Automation Software Tester to work on some specialist projectsThe individual will be responsible for crafting automated tests, ranging from straightforward to intricate, ensuring adherence to our government client's standards. Collaborating within an agile team, they will take the lead in test automation, advocating for best industry practices.Responsibilities include developing test strategies, plans, scripts, and reports, subject to approval by relevant management. Direct engagement with project stakeholders is expected to prioritise defects, with final authority resting with the customer to align with business requirements.Fundamental Tasks:· Write test automation code, including maintaining and implementing test frameworks.· Create test strategies, plans and other testing documents for changes to ensure appropriate test coverage, maximise defect detection prior to release and confirm customer requirements and expectations are met.· Lead, co-ordinate and participate in test execution, defect recording and capture of test results using agile and/or waterfall approaches as required. Document and store manual tests. Run bug triage/prioritization sessions. Summarise results of test execution into test reports, during and on completion of testing.Contract details:6 month initial contractBetween 550 – 625 per day Inside IR35Hybrid – very occasionally on site in SomersetASAP startSC Clearable / ClearedRequired experience:This role will require an individual with proven test pedigree, with experience in:Automation testingManual testing (specification & execution)Automation frameworks (implementation/assisted implementation of)Technical ability - Able to read code and write test code in.Net and TS/JSCypress (UI testing)SQL (Test data)Postman (API, possible e2e and performance testing).Net - Nunit/XUnit/Web Application FactoryTypescriptAngularBDD/TDDCI/CDDevOpsGitVisual StudioAgile (worked within scrum/kanban team)If this is of interest please apply with your latest CV for an immediate review