Automation Tester (SC Cleared) Location: London Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 This Automation Tester role is ideal for those skilled in advanced test automation and keen to work within the Home Office's mission-critical projects. As a vital part of a growing Agile team, the Automation Tester will define acceptance criteria, develop automated tests, and conduct exploratory testing across product delivery. Responsibilities for the Automation Tester: Collaborate with product teams to outline and verify acceptance criteria for user stories. Design, develop, and implement reusable UI components and ensure alignment with product testing requirements. Conduct thorough exploratory testing and automated tests to confirm quality across all product features. Define, maintain, and update test cases and requirements within an Agile, test-first environment. Partner with software engineers to troubleshoot and optimize code for seamless functionality. Analyze and share test progress and quality metrics in a clear, actionable format. Engage in Agile planning and retrospective sessions to drive improvements in testing practices. Essential Skills: Proven experience in Java, TDD, and strong communication abilities. Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines for streamlined Automation Testing processes. Hands-on experience in API testing (Postman), containerized testing (Docker), and command-line scripting for either Windows or Linux OS. Familiarity with key frameworks and tools, including Cypress, GitLab, JUnit, SonarQube, Jenkins, Splunk, Gatling, Serenity, Cucumber, Selenium, Wiremock, and Hamcrest. Preferred Skills: Working knowledge of DevOps and Agile methodologies. Familiarity with AWS Cloudwatch, Jira, Confluence, and experience with PACT frameworks for consumer contract testing. Advanced experience with mocks, stubs, and automation strategies. Qualifications: A minimum of 5 years' relevant testing experience, with a solid foundation in best practices, Agile workflows, and CI/CD integration. This Automation Tester role offers competitive benefits, development opportunities, and a vibrant, inclusive work environment with diverse networks to foster growth and agility. If you have a passion for test automation and a track record of excellence in Agile delivery, we'd love to hear from you.