Senior Automation Tester -SECRUITY CLEARANCE NEEDED

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Eligibility and Security Clearance

To apply for this role, you must either hold or be eligible for UK Government Security Clearance (SC level).

Senior Automation Engineer

Are you a passionate Automation Engineer looking to work on diverse and impactful projects? Do you thrive on improving processes and quality standards while driving automation innovation? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

About the Role

As part of our QA team, you'll work across various projects to enhance the quality and performance of our customers' platforms. This is a hands-on role where you'll contribute to development discussions, implement automated testing solutions, and play a key part in our agile delivery processes.

Key Responsibilities

We are looking for someone who can:

Develop and deliver automated testing for software projects while contributing to development discussions.
Work across multiple projects, focusing on core development, bespoke client requests, and performance QA.
Stay up to date with advancements in automation software development.
Take ownership of complex tasks across the test development spectrum.
Write quality code, peer-review pull requests, and mentor others in creating high-quality solutions.
Collaborate with DevOps engineers to identify and resolve performance issues.
Support and mentor junior and mid-level testers in manual, automation, and performance testing.
Participate in planning sessions with clients and Business Analysts.
Contribute to continuous improvement in our agile delivery process.

What We're Looking For

Essential Skills and Experience:

Proficient in JavaScript.
MUST BE ELIGBLE FOR SECRUITY AND POLICE CLEARANCE
Experience with cloud technologies such as Microsoft Azure or AWS.
Hands-on experience with browser automation tools and writing Cucumber/Gherkin.
Familiarity with OWASP Testing Tools and CI/CD pipelines.
Knowledge of ISTQB/ISEB qualifications, JIRA, and Microsoft Azure DevOps.
Experience in performance testing (K6 experience is advantageous).
Competent in root cause analysis and understanding of system architecture.
Experience in desktop, mobile, and bespoke application testing.
Strong communication skills, especially with non-technical stakeholders.
A collaborative team player passionate about QA and continuous improvement.
LINE MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE IS NEEDED

Desirable Skills:

Experience in training others.
Knowledge of additional development languages (e.g., C#, Java, Python).
Understanding of WCAG Accessibility standards.

Work Environment

This role offers a hybrid working environment, with homeworking options available. Applicants must maintain a safe and productive homeworking setup

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