Automation tester

Automation Tester - UK/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

• Active Security Clearance.
• 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).