SC Cleared - Software Developer in Test - Contract

The Scale Factory Ltd; Royal Borough of Greenwich; Hybrid; GBP 83,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Scale Factory Ltd is seeking a Software Developer in Test in London who can design and implement advanced automation frameworks and testing solutions. You will influence QA strategies and work directly with clients to align testing with business needs.

The role requires active SC clearance, strong C# coding, and experience in Agile environments. A client-facing, proactive approach and collaboration with cross-functional teams are essential.

Qualifications

• Active Security Clearance (SC) is required.
• Experience in Agile environments (SCRUM, Kanban).
• Strong coding skills in C#.
• Expertise in automation testing with Playwright.
• Knowledge of integration testing.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools (Jenkins, CircleCI, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and implement automation frameworks and testing solutions for clients.
• Input in QA strategies, influencing testing practices.
• Play a client-facing role to ensure solutions meet business needs.

Skills

C#

Automation testing

Playwright

Agile environments

CI/CD pipelines

Tools

Jenkins

CircleCI

GitLab CI

Azure DevOps

Job description

Contract - Software Developer In Test- SC Cleared

Inside IR35 Contract

Initial 6 months

London - Hybrid working

Start ASAP - Must have active SC Clearance

About Scale Factory

We are an AI enablement consultancy. Delivering quality-led AI-first foundations, embedding capability and excellence into the foundational fabric of the companies we work with. We give leaders the confidence to move faster, take smarter risks and pursue transformation.

Formerly Ten10, we have deep roots in Quality which means we don't just build for the future, we ensure it actually works. We combine this engineering discipline with cutting-edge AI expertise to deliver robust, scalable foundations that turn ambitious transformation into reliable reality.

About the Role

This is more than just a job, it's an opportunity to innovate and grow. As a Software Developer in Test, you'll:

• Work with our clients to design, build, and implement cutting-edge automation frameworks and testing solutions.

• Input in QA strategies, influencing testing best practices.

• Play a client-facing role, ensuring our solutions align with their business needs.

What We’re Looking For

We're seeking a confident, capable, and collaborative Software Developer in Test with strong automation testing skills, active Security Clearance, and solid Agile experience. You'll be a self-starter who can hit the ground running and champion quality throughout the development lifecycle.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Active Security Clearance

• Experience in Agile environments (e.g., SCRUM, Kanban)

• A technical development background with coding skills in C#

• Expertise in automation testing, with hands- on experience using Playwright

• Knowledge of integration testing and automation frameworks

• Hands- on experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, CircleCI, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps)

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills