Software Developer in Test

Harvey Nash Group; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK firm is seeking a Software Developer in Test for a 6-month hybrid contract based in Glasgow. The role involves collaboration on cloud Data Migration projects, requiring a strong background in test automation, AWS, and MySQL. Candidates should excel in agile environments and possess the ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in MySQL scripting for cloud Data Migration projects.
• Experience with AWS data migration testing tools.
• Strong ability to manage risks and communicate technical concepts.

Responsibilities

• Support SCRUM team and collaborate across government departments.
• Ensure successful service delivery using agile methodologies.
• Conduct testing and quality assurance in cloud migration projects.

Skills

Test Automation in CI/CD pipelines

Selenium/WebDriver

Java

JavaScript

BDD testing

Linux

AWS environment

MySQL scripting

Data migration assurance

Tools

Kubernetes

Terraform

Job description

Software Developer in Test | 6 Month Contract | Outside IR35 | Hybrid (Glasgow) | Starting ASAP

Day Rate: £470

Job Description:

Harbey Nash's Public Sector client is seeking a Software Developer in Test to join their team. You will be involved in supporting the SCRUM team, Service Owner, and Lead Architect to ensure a fully managed, secure, and successful service. The role involves collaboration across government departments in Scotland and the UK, with a focus on agile delivery methods and a broad range of technologies.

Specifically, experience with cloud Data Migration projects, preferably AWS to AWS, or data migration assurance using MySQL-oriented databases, is essential. The key technology knowledge includes:

• Best Practice test approaches
• Test Automation in CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions)
• Selenium/WebDriver
• Java and JavaScript
• BDD testing (Gherkin/Cucumber)
• Linux environments
• AWS environment experience
• MariaDB, Oracle, MySQL, AWS Aurora (2 or more)
• 2+ years in MySQL scripting within cloud Data Migration projects
• AWS data migration testing, including Athena, Data Migration Service, or similar tools

Additional skills include:

• Self-management and proactive decision-making with risk assessment
• Ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
• Knowledge sharing and mentoring

Desirable skills include:

• Understanding of technical governance and government requirements
• Experience with infrastructure testing tools (Kubernetes, Terraform)
• Automation of Web application testing and RESTful APIs

This position is outside IR35. Applicants must hold or be willing to obtain a valid Basic Disclosure Scotland. Click the link to apply.