Automation Tester

Scrumconnect Consulting; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Scrumconnect Consulting is seeking a skilled QA Automation Tester to build and execute automation frameworks for government digital services. The ideal candidate has over 6 years of experience and is proficient in Java, JavaScript, and various automation tools like Playwright and Selenium.

This role requires designing test plans, mentoring junior testers, and ensuring compliance with GOV.UK Service Standards. Scrumconnect values diversity and encourages all qualified applicants to apply.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience as a QA Automation Tester or similar role.
• Strong proficiency in Java and JavaScript.
• Expert-level experience with UI automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust automation frameworks.
• Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines.
• Provide mentoring and technical guidance to junior testers.

Skills

Java

JavaScript

Playwright

Selenium

Cypress

RestAssured

Postman

SQL

Tools

Azure DevOps

JIRA

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Job description

About Scrumconnect Consulting

Scrumconnect Consulting is a people-first digital consultancy delivering impactful solutions across both the public and private sectors. We specialise in building high-performing, diverse, and inclusive teams that work on mission-critical digital transformation programmes.

Job Description

As a Disability Confident employer, we are proud to foster a culture centred on learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement, where everyone is supported to do their best work and grow their career.

Role Overview

We are looking for a highly skilled QA Automation Tester with strong experience designing, building, and executing automation frameworks across UI, API, and microservices-based applications. You will play a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of government digital services built to GOV.UK Service Standard and DDAT frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust automation frameworks for UI and API testing
• Build automation frameworks from scratch using industry best practices
• Develop automated test scripts using Java, JavaScript, Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, or RestAssured (BDD)
• Create automated API test suites using Postman, RestAssured, or equivalent
• Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI)
• Create and execute automation-focused test plans for GOV.UK digital services
• Ensure comprehensive coverage across functional, regression, and integration testing
• Support UAT and validate end-to-end user journeys
• Identify, log, and track defects using Azure DevOps or JIRA
• Work closely with developers to reproduce, troubleshoot, and resolve issues
• Produce clear, data-driven test reports and automation summaries
• Actively contribute to Agile ceremonies (Scrum/Kanban)
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, BAs, and QA engineers
• Define and refine test strategies with a strong automation focus
• Provide mentoring and technical guidance to junior testers
• Ensure testing aligns with GOV.UK Service Standard and DDAT frameworks
• Validate security, accessibility, and performance requirements through automated and manual testing where required

Technical Skills & Experience

• 6+ years of experience as a QA Automation Tester or similar role
• Strong proficiency in Java and JavaScript
• Expert-level experience with:
  • Playwright, Selenium, Cypress (UI automation)
  • RestAssured (BDD), Postman (API testing)
• Proven experience designing automation frameworks from the ground up
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture and API/contract testing
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and version control (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Git)
• Familiarity with React, HTML, CSS, JavaScript for UI validation
• Knowledge of SQL and experience testing relational databases

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe diversity drives innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is respected, valued, and supported. We actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, individuals from underrepresented communities, and those seeking flexible working arrangements. As a Disability Confident Level 1 employer, we provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment to ensure equal opportunity for all.