Automation Tester - Remote - Government - £400.00 Per Day Inside IR35
Key Responsibilities
* Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks using Java, Selenium, and Cucumber.
* Create and execute automated test scripts for functional, regression, and integration testing.
* Collaborate closely with developers, BAs, and product teams to understand requirements and ensure test coverage.
* Participate in Agile ceremonies, contributing to sprint planning, backlog refinement, and continuous improvement.
* Perform root cause analysis of defects and work with development teams for resolution.
* Ensure adherence to testing best practices, coding standards, and quality processes.
* Provide regular updates on test progress, coverage, and risk.
* Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and support test automation integration into build processes.
Essential Skills & Experience
* Strong, commercial experience in automation testing using Java.
* Proven hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver for UI automation.
* Solid experience using Cucumber / BDD frameworks.
* Experience working within Agile/Scrum environments.
* Understanding of API testing tools and frameworks (e.g., RestAssured, Postman).
* Knowledge of CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions).
* Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
* Government background.
Nice-to-Have Skills
* Experience within Government or large-scale enterprise projects.
* Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
* Knowledge of performance testing tools (JMeter, Gatling).
* Understanding of containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes).