Contract QA Engineer - Government - Outside IR35 - Remote

Adepta Partners; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-looking government department is seeking a QA / Test Engineer to ensure the quality, performance, and security of critical public-facing systems through both automated and manual testing. You'll develop test plans, support integration pipelines, and collaborate closely with developers and managers. Strong experience in software testing and knowledge of tools like Selenium and Cypress is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in software testing, both manual and automated.
• Familiarity with tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Postman.
• Understanding of agile delivery and test-driven development.
• Experience in public sector or regulated environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans and automated test scripts.
• Work closely with developers, delivery managers, and analysts.
• Ensure systems meet functional, accessibility, and performance standards.
• Support continuous integration and delivery pipelines.

Skills

Software testing (manual and automated)

Selenium

Cypress

Postman

Agile delivery

Test-driven development

Job description

Contract QA / Test Engineer – Government Department

We’re preparing to launch a new opportunity for a QA / Test Engineer to join a forward-looking government department focused on delivering reliable, user-centred digital services.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring the quality, performance, and security of critical public-facing systems through automated and manual testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans and automated test scripts


• Work closely with developers, delivery managers, and analysts


• Ensure systems meet functional, accessibility, and performance standards


• Support continuous integration and delivery pipelines

Qualifications

• Strong experience in software testing, both manual and automated


• Familiarity with tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Postman, etc.


• Understanding of agile delivery and test-driven development


• Experience in public sector or regulated environments is a plus