Software Developer in Test

ASA Recruitment; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public sector organisation is seeking a Software Developer in Test to join their agile team in Glasgow. The role involves developing test automation frameworks, mentoring colleagues, and collaborating across departments to improve services. Ideal candidates should possess strong skills in CI/CD automation, Selenium, and relevant programming languages.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of MySQL scripting experience in the last 5 years.
• Proactive risk-assessed decision-making skills.
• Capable of mentoring and communicating with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop & maintain automated test frameworks for in-house applications.
• Coordinate test schedules with SCRUM teams and stakeholders.
• Bridge technical/non-technical teams with clear communication.

Skills

Automation in CI/CD pipelines

Selenium/WebDriver

Java

JavaScript

BDD (Gherkin/Cucumber)

Linux environments

AWS

MySQL scripting

Tools

Kubernetes

Terraform

Job description

Are you a passionate and skilled Software Developer in Test looking to make a real impact? A leading public sector organisation is transforming its platform to deliver secure, user-focused services for citizens. We're seeking a talented individual to join our agile team and help drive continuous improvement through best-in-class test automation and collaboration.

In this role, you'll be at the heart of our digital evolution, working with a dedicated team to ensure our platform is robust, reliable, and ready for the future. You'll bridge the gap between technical and non-technical colleagues, championing best practices and mentoring others along the way.

What You'll Do
Develop & maintain automated test frameworks for in-house applications
Coordinate test schedules with SCRUM teams, Service Owners, and Lead Architects
Build/maintain testing artefacts and spot future blockers or opportunities
Support third-party testing and collaborate across government departments
Anticipate and mitigate project risks to ensure service stability
Bridge technical/non-technical teams with clear communication
Mentor colleagues and share knowledge

Essential Skills
Automation in CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions)
Selenium/WebDriver, Java, JavaScript, BDD (Gherkin/Cucumber)
Linux environments, AWS
MySQL scripting (2+ years in last 5 years)
MariaDB/Oracle/MySQL/AWS Aurora (2+ technologies)
Proactive, risk-assessed decision-making
Mentoring and stakeholder communication

Desirable Skills
Kubernetes, Terraform
Automating OAT/Acceptance/Regression Testing (web apps & APIs)
Technical governance & government requirements knowledge
SC Clearance is an advantage!

Apply now to make a real impact!

ASA Recruitment is one of Scotland's largest independent multi-sector recruitment agencies. We specialise in providing effective tailored solutions for permanent, contract and temporary employment requirements for our Clients and Candidates. We are members of the REC and are ISO certified.

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