Automation Test Engineer - DV Cleared

CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler; West of England; On-site; GBP 101,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler is seeking an experienced Automation Test Engineer to join a Bristol-based project on a 12-month contract with extensions likely. The role requires Active DV clearance and a daily rate of £550–£600 Inside IR35.

You will lead testing across platform services and user-facing functionality, performing manual and automated testing, defining coverage, schedules and reporting progress to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Senior Automation Test Engineer level experience.
• Broad understanding of the software testing lifecycle and methodologies.
• Experience developing test plans, schedules, test cases and measurable success criteria.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including test metrics and defect management.
• Experience working with virtualised environments.
• Experience testing air-gapped systems.
• Excellent communication, planning and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Own test coverage and ensure test cases are prioritised across testing phases.
• Develop and manage verification and validation plans, schedules and test strategies.
• Deliver manual and automated testing across platform services and user-facing functionality.
• Define and analyse test metrics, using results to identify risks and drive improvements.
• Implement iterative testing approaches to identify and resolve defects early.
• Raise and manage engineering tickets for defects and technical issues.
• Produce regular test reports, management information and performance metrics.
• Communicate testing risks, findings and recommendations to technical teams and senior stakeholders.
• Work with platform management and engineering teams to ensure quality standards are maintained.

Skills

Senior Automation Test Engineer

Software testing lifecycle

Test planning

Test metrics

Virtualised environments

Air-gapped systems testing

Stakeholder management

Tools

Test automation tools

Job description

Automation Test Engineer - DV Cleared
Contract: 12 month contract + extensions likely

Rate: 550 - 600 per day Inside IR35
Security Clearance: Active, transferable DV clearance required
Nationality: Sole British nationality required

Bristol based role

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Automation Test Engineer / Test Lead to ensure the quality, reliability, performance and security of an enterprise Platform as a Service environment.

You will lead testing activities across platform services and user-facing functionality, combining manual and automated testing approaches. You will be responsible for defining test coverage, managing test schedules, analysing results and ensuring defects are identified, reported and resolved effectively.

Working closely with technical teams and senior stakeholders, you will provide clear reporting on test progress, risks and quality metrics to support successful platform delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Own test coverage and ensure test cases are prioritised across testing phases.

• Develop and manage verification and validation plans, schedules and test strategies.

• Deliver manual and automated testing across platform services and user-facing functionality.

• Define and analyse test metrics, using results to identify risks and drive improvements.

• Implement iterative testing approaches to identify and resolve defects early.

• Raise and manage engineering tickets for defects and technical issues.

• Produce regular test reports, management information and performance metrics.

• Communicate testing risks, findings and recommendations to technical teams and senior stakeholders.

• Work with platform management and engineering teams to ensure quality standards are maintained.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong experience in a Senior Automation Test Engineer, Automation Test Lead or equivalent role.

• Broad understanding of the software testing lifecycle and test methodologies.

• Experience developing test plans, schedules, test cases and measurable success criteria.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including test metrics and defect management.

• Experience working with virtualised environments.

• Experience testing air-gapped systems.

• Excellent communication, planning and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with test automation tools and frameworks.

• Knowledge of ITIL service management processes.

• Experience working in platform or infrastructure testing environments.

• Strong client-facing and consulting skills.

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively across technical teams.