Automation Tester (SC Cleared)

Scrumconnect Limited; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Test Automation Engineer to enhance the quality of digital services for government applications. This role involves developing comprehensive test plans, conducting functional and non-functional testing, and designing automation frameworks. You will collaborate closely with development teams in Agile environments, ensuring compliance with security regulations and GOV.UK standards. If you're passionate about quality assurance and eager to make a difference in public service technology, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company committed to inclusion and support for all individuals, including those with disabilities.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in test automation and software quality assurance.
• Hands-on experience in building test automation frameworks from scratch.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans for GOV.UK digital services.
• Conduct functional, regression, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Design and implement test automation frameworks using industry best practices.

Skills

Test Automation

Functional Testing

Non-Functional Testing

API Testing

CI/CD Integration

Agile Methodologies

SQL

Microservices Testing

Tools

Postman

RestAssured

Azure DevOps

JIRA

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI

Job description

London, United Kingdom | Posted on 28/04/2025

Develop, implement, and execute comprehensive test plans for GOV.UK digital services.

Identify key testing objectives and ensure coverage of user requirements across different environments.

2. Functional & Non-Functional Testing

Conduct functional, regression, integration, and user acceptance testing (UAT).

Perform non-functional testing, including performance, security, and usability testing.

3. Automation & Test Framework Development

Design and implement test automation frameworks using industry best practices.

Automate API testing using tools such asPostman, RestAssured, or equivalent.

Integrate automated tests intoCI/CD pipelinesfor continuous testing and deployment.

Identify, document, and track defects usingtest management tools(Azure DevOps, JIRA).

Work closely with development teams to resolve issues effectively.

Produce detailed test reports and communicate findings to stakeholders.

Work inAgile environments(Scrum/Kanban), contributing to sprint planning and retrospectives.

Collaborate with developers, product managers, and business analysts to define test strategies.

Provide guidance and mentor junior testers in automation best practices.

6. Compliance with GOV.UK & DDAT Standards

FollowGOV.UK service design principlesandDDAT frameworksfor testing government applications.

Ensure all tests align withsecurity and compliance regulations.

Technical Skills & Experience

6+ yearsof experience in test automation and software quality assurance.

Hands-on experience in automation testing frameworks such as:

RestAssured (BDD), Postman(API testing)

Experiencebuilding test automation frameworks from scratch.

Strong understanding ofmicroservices architectureand its testing challenges.

Familiarity withCI/CD toolssuch as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI.

Experience inSQL and relational database testing.

Commitment to Inclusion & Disability Support

At Scrumconnect Consulting, we arecommitted to building an inclusive workplacethat welcomes and supports people of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities. We are aLevel 1 Disability Confident employerand ensure that our recruitment processes and work environments are accessible. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process or in the role, please let us know — we’re here to help.