Role: Senior Automation Tester - SC
Contract Length: 31/3/26 (ext tbc)
Location: Mainly WFH with occasional visit to Newport Office (monthly or less) and will need to attend Newport Office on day 1 to pick up kit and undergo security training
IR35: Inside
Rate: £750day
Security Clearance: SC

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, write, execute, and maintain automated UI and API test suites aligned with acceptance criteria.
• Test data processes and ensure robust, scalable, and reusable solutions using DevOps best practices.
• Collaborate with developers to ensure unit-level test coverage and shared understanding of the codebase.
• Build automated test solutions from scratch in line with Test Strategy and Engineering Principles.
• Identify and manage defects, incidents, risks, and issues in accordance with standards.
• Contribute to the development of small to large-scale programs, including mission-critical systems.
• Implement toolkits and APIs for integration, performance, security, and scalability.
• Apply HMG IA technical security controls in line with ISO 27001 and the Security Policy Framework.

Behavioural Expectations:

• Demonstrate leadership and influence within project teams.
• Engage stakeholders to build collaborative relationships.
• Support project and delivery management when required.
• Delegate tasks effectively and apply the “progress over perfection” principle.
• Take ownership of decisions and outcomes.
• Show resilience and learn from setbacks.
• Inspire and motivate others to drive progress.
• Champion collaboration, learning, and cross-team knowledge sharing.

Personal & Team Development:

• Drive personal training and development.
• Ensure team activities follow governance and process standards.
• Mentor and coach junior colleagues.
• Stay current with technical trends and continuously improve skills.

Essential Skills & Experience:
Experience:

• Key contributor to large-scale technical projects.
• Experience with cloud technologies, particularly Azure.
• Familiarity with data models and test documentation.
• Experience testing front-end and back-end web services.
• Agile delivery experience.
• Working knowledge of Azure DevOps.

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in automation tools: MS Visual Studio with C#, Selenium, BDD, Reqnrole, MSTest, RestSharp, JavaScript.
• Experience with non-functional testing tools: JMeter, Azure Load Test.
• Working knowledge of GitHub.
• Strong understanding of architectural principles and design patterns.
• Experience writing SQL statements.
• Desirable Skills
• Knowledge of unit testing.
• Experience testing Dynamics 365 and Power Platform.
• Advocate of DevOps principles.
• ISTQB Foundation certification.
• Experience with Docker and Python.

To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on 0121 794 8181
Disability Confident
As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
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If you qualify for the above, please notify us on 0121 794 8181.
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