Automation Test Engineer

Salary: £91,840 - 93,600 per year

Requirements

• Test Engineering best practices
• Functional and non-functional testing
• Systems integration testing
• Security testing
• Performance testing
• Development and maintenance of automated test suites
• Test Infrastructure (e.g., Docker and containerisation)
• TDD and BDD principles
• Micro-service architecture and API testing principles
• CI/CD pipelines
• Java (versions 11/17/21) and Springboot framework
• Testing frameworks (e.g., Cucumber, REST assured, Wiremock)
• SC Security Clearance for accessing production logs
• Front-end testing frameworks (e.g., Selenium)
• Accessibility testing (WCAG)

Responsibilities

• Build and deliver comprehensive, robust, and reliable automated test frameworks and automation suites
• Conduct functional and non-functional testing
• Perform systems integration and security testing
• Carry out performance testing
• Develop and maintain automated test suites
• Work with test infrastructure tools like Docker and containerisation
• Implement TDD and BDD principles in testing
• Test micro-service architectures and APIs
• Integrate CI/CD pipelines into the testing processes
• Utilize Java and Springboot for testing frameworks
• Engage with front-end testing using tools like Selenium
• Ensure compliance with accessibility guidelines (WCAG)

Technologies

• API
• CI/CD
• Cucumber
• Docker
• Excel
• Java
• REST
• Security
• Selenium
• TDD

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We are seeking an Automation Test Engineer to join a high-impact programme within a public sector organisation. This hybrid/remote contract role offers £450 per day, and is positioned in either Manchester or Newcastle. This opportunity is ideal for individuals who excel in the public sector, especially those with experience working in government or security-cleared environments. We value candidates with SC Clearance eligibility and a strong willingness to contribute to key government projects extending through 2026 and beyond.

last updated 18 week of 2026