QA Engineer (Platform Engineering)

Concept Information Technology; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled QA Engineer/Analyst to join their Platform team. In this pivotal role, you will ensure the quality and security of critical systems that support national defense operations. Your expertise in automated testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines will be essential in maintaining robust quality assurance processes. This contract position offers the opportunity to work remotely with occasional travel, making it an exciting chance to contribute to vital projects while enjoying flexibility. If you have a strong background in QA and are ready for an immediate start, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a QA/Test Engineer focusing on application and infrastructure testing.
• Strong background in automated testing frameworks like Selenium and Cypress.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform and Ansible.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality, reliability, and security of systems supporting national defense operations.
• Collaborate with teams to design and maintain quality assurance processes.
• Define and implement quality gates in CI/CD workflows.

Skills

QA/Test Engineer

Automated Testing Frameworks

Quality Assurance Methodologies

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

CI/CD Pipelines

DevSecOps Practices

Scripting Skills (Python, Bash, Groovy)

Agile Development

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Tools

Selenium

Cypress

Terraform

Ansible

OpenShift

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

SonarQube

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Location:

Wiltshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Information Technology

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

BBBH75962_1746200492

Job Views:

6

Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

Job Description:

QA Engineer/Analyst (Platform Engineering) SC CLEARED

Location: Remote working with occasional travel

Job Type: Contract – 12 months

Rate: £550 - £650 per day (Inside IR35)

As a QA Engineer/Analyst within our client's Platform team, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and security of critical systems and platforms that support national defence operations. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain robust quality assurance processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards and policies.

QA Engineer – Job Requirements

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience as a QA/Test Engineer with a focus on both application and infrastructure testing.
• Strong background in automated testing frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or similar).
• Solid understanding of quality assurance methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Experience validating Infrastructure as Code (IaC) changes (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation).
• Proficiency in working with CI/CD pipelines, particularly within OpenShift or similar containerized environments.
• Ability to define and implement quality gates in CI/CD workflows.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices, including security considerations in testing and release processes.
• Strong scripting skills (e.g., Python, Bash, Groovy, or similar) to support test automation and pipeline integration.
• Comfortable working in agile and fast-paced development environments.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Desirable:

• Experience with container orchestration and monitoring tools (e.g., Kubernetes, Prometheus, Grafana).
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) in a QA/testing capacity.
• Knowledge of static code analysis tools and vulnerability scanners (e.g., SonarQube, Snyk).
• ISTQB certification or equivalent is a plus.

Due to the timescales of the project and organisation it sits within, the successful candidate will need to currently hold SC Clearance to be successful as the role will be an immediate start. Please consider this when applying for the position.

If you are interested in the role and would like to apply, please click on the link for immediate consideration.