Automation Test Engineer - UK*C DV Cleared – Contract
Location: Cheltenham - due to the nature of the work you will be required to work onsite 5 days per week
Daily rate: £600 per day inside IR35
Contract length: 6 months with possible extension
Security Clearance
Due to the nature of the work, you must already hold the highest level of UK Government security clearance UK*C (DV).
As a Software Automation Test Engineer contractor you must hold UKIC DV clearance. You will 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.
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.