Contract Automated Test Engineer (SFIA 5)

IO Associates; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Automated Test Engineer to design and implement automated testing frameworks. You will ensure high-quality solutions in a fully remote, agile environment, collaborating with stakeholders and enhancing automated testing practices. Suitable candidates should have proven expertise in automated testing strategies and strong programming skills.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in automated testing strategies for complex microservice systems.
• Strong programming and framework knowledge for building automated testing solutions.
• Experience working in agile teams and promoting agile practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance automated testing across all stages of development.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and ensure robust test coverage.
• Implement automation-first strategies and best practices.

Skills

Automated testing strategies

Programming knowledge

Agile methodologies

Backend testing

Tools

Test automation tools

Job description

Contract: Automated Test Engineer (SFIA 5)

Rate:£400/day |Outside IR35|Duration:12 months

Security Clearance:NPPV2 / NPPV3

We are seeking an experiencedAutomated Test Engineerto design and implement automated testing frameworks for complex systems. You will ensure both functional and non-functional requirements are met, working closely with stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions in a fully remote, agile environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and enhance automated testing across all stages of product, system, and service development.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements, acceptance criteria, and ensure robust test coverage.
• Implement automation-first strategies and best practices for repeatable, efficient testing.
• Identify and adopt tools, techniques, and processes to strengthen testing frameworks.
• Mentor and support less experienced test engineers.
• Contribute to agile delivery, including sprint planning, estimations, and backlog refinement.

Experience & Skills:

• Proven expertise in automated testing strategies for complex microservice systems.
• Strong programming and framework knowledge for building automated testing solutions.
• Experience testing backend systems, APIs, and implementing non-functional testing solutions.
• Ability to elicit requirements, assess risks, and influence testing strategy.
• Experience working in agile teams and promoting agile practices.