Automated Test Engineer | £40,000 - £70,000 | DV Clearance | DV | Gloucester
Company Overview: Join a leading consultancy specializing in DV-cleared projects within highly secure environments. Our focus is on delivering cutting-edge solutions that drive value in the public and private sectors. We are experts in validating and verifying complex systems, ensuring they are secure, functional, and fit for purpose. Our Agile teams thrive on solving intricate testing challenges, particularly in secure environments requiring rigorous compliance and high standards.
Job Overview: As an Automated Test Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing and developing automated testing frameworks to ensure systems meet stringent security and performance standards. You will collaborate closely with developers, product owners, and other stakeholders to identify testing needs, implement robust automation solutions, and enhance the overall quality of our deliverables. This position demands a self-starter with a strong technical background, attention to detail, and the ability to mentor junior engineers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain automated testing frameworks using various programming languages and methodologies.
- Plan, enhance, and monitor automated testing activities across all stages of product development.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure comprehensive test coverage and efficient testing strategies.
- Lead the implementation of automation-first approaches, integrating industry best practices for testing and validation.
- Contribute to Agile development processes, including defining estimates, setting acceptance criteria, and improving overall efficiency.
- Provide authoritative guidance on systems testing and champion the adoption of new tools and techniques.
- Mentor and support less experienced engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Proven experience in designing and implementing automated testing solutions for complex microservice systems.
- Proficiency in programming languages used for automation, such as Python, JavaScript, or other relevant technologies.
- Extensive experience with backend testing, including API validation and integration testing.
- Expertise in formulating testing strategies, including functional and non-functional testing approaches.
- Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and experience working within Agile teams.
- Ability to elicit requirements from stakeholders and translate them into technical specifications for testing.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
- Experience in secure software testing for environments requiring DV clearance or similar security protocols.
- Knowledge of performance, load, and stress testing to validate system resilience and stability.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate testing strategies and results to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Location: Hybrid working model with the flexibility to work on-site when required. Candidates must be willing to undergo security clearance due to the sensitive nature of the projects.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Flexible working arrangements, including part-time or full-time options.
- 33 days of holiday, including bank holidays.
- Pension and other financial incentives, including salary sacrifice schemes.
- Opportunities to work on impactful projects in high-security environments.
Security Clearance: Due to the nature of the work, the candidate MUST currently hold DV clearance, please do not apply without it as your application will not be considered.