Test Engineer

Reed Talent Solutions; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme 2:1

Cycle to work scheme

Eye care

Volunteer days

Employee assistance programme

Discounts

Job summary

Reed Talent Solutions is seeking a Test Engineer in the UK to build and own an automated testing capability integrated into the QA strategy. You will select tools, create automation scripts, and establish reporting to support project delivery.

The role requires experience in Selenium/automation tools, strong understanding of the SDLC, and ISTQB qualifications. Collaborative, agile teams and government-facing environments are expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in functional and non-functional testing, with the ability to plan, design, script and execute tests.
• ISTQB Advanced Level - Test Automation Engineer certification is desirable.
• Experience in full SDLC and Agile methodologies, including Scrum.
• Ability to communicate with multiple levels of stakeholders, technical and non-technical.

Responsibilities

• Set up an Automated Test capability aligning with the QA Strategy.
• Create and own automation processes and tool selection.
• Develop automated scripts and schedule/report test results.
• Support Agile teams with high-quality automated testing.

Skills

Automation Testing

Selenium

LoadRunner

TestComplete

UFT

Agile / Scrum

Communication

SDLC

Education

ISTQB Advanced - Test Automation Engineer

ISTQB Foundation - Certified Tester

Tools

Selenium

LoadRunner

TestComplete

UFT

Job description

We’re committed to transforming financial wellbeing across the UK and our vision is to see better financial futures for everyone in need.

We are an arm’s length body of UK Government, sponsored by the Department for Work and Pensions. We also engage with HM Treasury, which is responsible for policy on financial capability and debt advice.

We strive to be a fully inclusive employer, attracting and retaining diverse talent and creating a culture where colleagues thrive and deliver their best performance.

Test Engineer

Company: Reed Talent Solutions

Salary: Not specified

Hours: Full-time

Location: Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1SU

Job type: Permanent

Closing date: 19 Nov 2026

As the Test Engineer, you will be responsible for the following:

• Set up an Automated Test capability that fits within the wider QA Strategy
  • Create and own the processes for selecting automated testing
  • Select and own the automation tools
  • Monitor and own the use of test automation
  • Embed Automates Testing into the wider QA Strategy
• Support Projects with Test Automation
  • Work with projects to define what automation is valid
  • Create the automated scripts to support these tests
  • Set up the scheduling and reporting of these scripts so information is easily accessible
• Support Agile Teams with Test Automation
  • Work with Agile teams to maintain high-quality automated testing
  • Link Agile outputs to wider automation testing, if applicable.
• Create and manage a regression library
  • Establish a library of automated tests suitable for constant regression testing
  • Create a control process for this library to ensure it remains relevant
• Own and champion the use of Automated Testing s part of the wider QA Strategy
  • Work with stakeholders to promote the benefit of using appropriate automation
  • Define the characteristics of successful automated testing
  • Seek out opportunities to increase or innovate the Test Automation process

Skills & experience

• Knowledge of modern test practices & test frameworks
• Experience in functional and non-functional testing, with the ability to plan, design, script and execute tests
• Experience with automation test tools, preferably Selenium, LoadRunner, TestComplete or UFT
• Understanding of how to break down problems and solutions into small, independent deliverables for iterative development
• Familiarity with Scrum and general principles and practices of Agile development
• Ability to communicate with multiple levels of stakeholders, both technical and non-technical
• Ability to work comfortably in a team or individually, switching between both regularly
• ISTQB® Certified Tester Advanced Level - Test Automation Engineer
• Experience in full SDLC process
• Experience in Agile methodologies, including ability to work as part of a Scrum team

Desirable Skills

• ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level
• ISTQB® Certified Tester Advanced Level - Test Automation Engineer
• Experience in full SDLC process
• Knowledge of other OOP Languages such as Java, .Net, Javascript etc
• Manual testing skillset
• Experience in Agile methodologies, including ability to work as part of a Scrum team

Benefits

• Pension scheme - contributions matched 2 to 1 (up to 10% of your salary)
• Interest-free loan to help you buy season tickets for buses and trains
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Subsidised eye test & flu jabs
• Give as you earn scheme
• Employee assistance programme (EAP)
• Enhanced family and sick pay
• Paid volunteering (2 days a year)
• Recognition Scheme
• Discounts portal to numerous retailers

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