IT & Software

Test Engineer - SC Cleared

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London · Greater London · United Kingdom

Overview

In this role you will design, build and own Java-based test automation, creating robust frameworks and delivering comprehensive automated test coverage. You’ll work within an agile delivery team, partnering with developers and product owners to ensure high-quality releases. You’ll drive quality through test strategies, CI/CD integration, and a mix of automated and manual testing when appropriate. This position offers meaningful impact through transformation and a strong focus on quality in a technology-enabled services business.

Pay / Benefits
  • Quarterly Profit Share Scheme
  • Career progression and mentorship
  • Flexible/remote working
  • Pension
  • Private healthcare
  • Life assurance
Responsibilities
  • Design, build and maintain Java-based automation frameworks from scratch
  • Deliver automated test coverage across functional, cross-browser, API, integration and acceptance layers
  • Extend API test suites using Karate or REST-assured and validate service contracts
  • Define and execute test strategies and traceability from requirements to test coverage
  • Support development teams with automated tests and contribute to test-driven or behavior-driven approaches
  • Perform front-end cross-browser testing, exploratory testing, system integration testing and user acceptance testing as needed
  • Record defects accurately, analyze root causes and drive continuous improvement
  • Review and improve test environments, CI/CD integration and testing processes
  • Provide test estimates and contribute to planning with evidence-based testing effort
Key requirements
  • Strong Java skills and ability to build and own test automation frameworks
  • Hands-on experience with Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or Karate
  • Experience delivering automated test coverage across multiple testing layers
  • API testing experience with Java-based frameworks and contract testing
  • Experience integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines and maintaining quality gates
  • Experience in agile/scrum environments and understanding testing in sprints
  • Clear communication of test progress, gaps and defect trends to stakeholders
  • Residence in the UK for 5+ years with SC clearance eligibility or current Security Clearance
  • Strong test strategy, planning, and defect analysis capabilities
  • Clear communication
  • Collaboration within cross-functional teams
  • Analytical mindset
  • Java
  • Selenium
  • Playwright

Reference: WJ-747_30218963

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