SC Cleared Automation Test Engineer

Sanderson Government & Defence; Greater London; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading testing solutions firm is seeking an experienced Automation Test Engineer to join an Agile team. This role focuses on hands-on testing, continuous improvement, and might include mentoring responsibilities. Key qualifications include strong experience with Agile frameworks, expertise in Cypress testing, and excellent communication skills. This role can be remote with occasional visits to Milton Keynes.

Qualifications

• Strong experience working within an Agile Testing Framework.
• Cypress testing experience is essential.
• Background in Agile sprint projects using JIRA and Confluence.
• Understanding of test management and defect management.
• Proficient in applying testing techniques.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Join an Agile team and provide hands-on testing expertise.
• Support continuous improvement across functional and non-functional testing.
• Contribute to best practices and process improvements.
• May take on mentoring or team-leading responsibilities.

Skills

Agile Testing Framework

Cypress testing

JIRA

Confluence

Test management

Defect management

Test automation

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

MS Office

Job description

Job Title: Automation Test Engineer
Location: Remote / Milton Keynes on occasion
Clearance: SC
Salary: £50 - £55K

Overview

We're looking for an experienced Test Engineer to join an Agile team, providing hands‑on testing expertise and supporting continuous improvement across functional and non‑functional testing. You'll contribute to best practices, process improvement, and may take on mentoring or team‑leading responsibilities.

Key Requirements

• Strong experience working within an Agile Testing Framework
• Cypress testing experience - essential
• Background in Agile sprint projects using JIRA and Confluence
• Understanding of test management, defect management, and test automation
• Skilled in improving testing processes and applying testing techniques
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Proficient with common business tools (e.g. MS Office)

Reasonable Adjustments

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

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