Automation Test Engineer - UK*C DV Cleared
Location: Cheltenham - due to the nature of the work you will be required to work onsite 5 days per week
Salary £65,000 - £75,000 depending on experience plus an excellent benefits package and a yearly bonus
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We are excited to collaborate with a dynamic and expanding consultancy with clients spanning across National Security and Defence working alongside their customers to solve their complex and unique challenges and my client are now in their search for an experienced Automation Test Engineer with UKIC DV clearance. If you're ready to step into a critical role, we’d love to hear from you!
As a Software Automation Test Engineer, you'll develop and support operational systems for my clients National Security customers. This role will be at the heart of customer missions, ensuring adequate testing of new and existing systems to ensure availability in mission critical environments.
Security Clearance
Due to the nature of the work, you must already hold the highest level of UK Government security clearance UK*C (DV).
Responsibilities:
* Design, develop, and execute automated test scripts and frameworks.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand system requirements and architecture. Identify, document and track bugs to resolution.
* Continuously improve testing processes and methodologies.
* Ensure comprehensive test coverage and maintain detailed test documentation.
* Analyse test results and provide detailed reports.
* Support the integration of automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
Required Skills and Experience:
* Proven experience as a Test Automation Engineer.
* Strong proficiency in test automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, TestNG).
* Excellent knowledge of programming languages such as Java, Python, or C#.
* Experience with continuous integration tools (e.g., Jenkins, Bamboo).
* Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to work effectively in a high-security environment.
* Qualifications or Certifications in one or more of the following: ISTQB Foundation, ISTQB Testing Specialism (Agile, Performance, Security, Manager or Analyst), ISTQI - Certified Agile Tester.
This is an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and contribute to projects of national importance. If you're passionate about driving quality and innovation, apply today!