Senior Automation Engineer (DevOps/SDET)

GIOS Technology; Newport; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer (DevOps/SDET) to design and maintain automated test suites primarily in a remote setting. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Azure technologies, Selenium, and strong architectural skills. Responsibilities include building automated solutions and applying security controls, with occasional visits to the Newport office.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in automated UI and API test suites.
• Experience using Azure cloud technologies.
• Strong understanding of architectural principles.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute automated UI and API test suites.
• Build automated test solutions per client strategy.
• Apply HMG IA technical security controls.

Skills

Web UI Automation / Selenium

API Testing

BDD (Behavior-Driven Development)

MSTest

Azure DevOps

SC Cleared

Tools

MS Visual Studio

Selenium

RestSharp

JMeter

Azure Load Test

Job description

Overview

Senior Automation Engineer (DevOps/SDET) – Location: Mostly remote with occasional visit to Newport Office & Training purpose

Responsibilities

• Design, write, execute, and maintain automated UI and API test suites from scratch with extensive experience using Azure cloud technologies.
• Build automated test solutions in line with the client Test Strategy and Engineering Principles.
• Proficiency in Automation Tools: MS Visual Studio with C#, Selenium, BDD (SpecFlow), MSTest, RestSharp, and JavaScript.
• Experience with JMeter and Azure Load Test for performance and load testing.
• Strong understanding of architectural principles and design patterns (e.g., Page Object Model, SOLID).
• Apply HMG IA technical security controls in line with ISO 27001 and the Security Policy Framework.

Key Skills / Qualifications

• Web UI Automation / Selenium
• API Testing
• BDD (Behavior-Driven Development)
• MSTest
• Azure DevOps
• SC Cleared