Lead Test Engineer

Job description: *About our client* theyre here to support government departments in making critical decisions that enhance the security and prosperity of the UK. Their work is at the heart of national security, making them an essential part of keeping the UK safe. With a team of over 450 skilled professionals, theyre passionate about delivering solutions that truly make a difference. Its not just about code, algorithms, and data, its about playing a key role in protecting the UK. Their work is highly sensitive and important, and youll be right there with us. Youll develop mission-critical systems while helping to keep the UK secure. *The Role:* As a Senior Test Engineer, youll join one of our clients small, agile teams. Youll be working on exciting National Security projects, helping ensure automated testing is built in from the start as part of a smooth CI/CD lifecycle. At our client, testing covers a wide range of responsibilities. Heres a taste of what you might get up to: * Using a variety of technologies, with a focus on open-source tools and frameworks. * Manual & automation software testing. * Working with DevOps and agile methodologiesTDD, BDD, ATDDand continuous testing through CI/CD pipelines, with manual/exploratory testing when needed. * Designing and implementing automated test frameworks across UI & API. * We typically work with technologies like Selenium, Cypress.io, Webdriver.io, Playwright, Cucumber, Robot Framework, Serenity BDD, and Rest Assured. * Sharing new ideas with the QA team and helping improve our test frameworks and processes. * Conducting non-functional testing, covering areas like Security, Performance, Accessibility, and Operational Acceptance Testing (OAT). *The Fit:* Their Senior Test Engineers love working on interesting and challenging projects. They want their team to have a positive, can-do attitude and a passion for learning and improving. They keep up with emerging technologies and always strive to deliver the best, so if you enjoy continuous improvement, youll fit right in. Were looking for Senior Test Engineers who are passionate about Manual & Automation testing and have experience with complex solutions. Youll be comfortable working as part of an Agile team, taking ownership of your work, and helping to foster best practices in an Agile environment. Because of the nature of the work, youll need to be DV-cleared to work on this role. *Culture & Benefits:* Our client is proud of their supportive, inclusive, and team-focused environment where everyone can thrive. They value each member of their team and want you to feel excited about coming to work. Their benefits package reflects how much they care about their people: * *WELLBEING* Free 24/7 counselling helpline and employee assistance programme. * *WORK YOUR BEST* City-centre offices across the UK, with flexitime and the option to work from home. * *LEARN & GROW* A dedicated Career Coach to guide your development. * *SOCIAL* Fun events throughout the year, including socials, a Summer Party in London, and annual awaydays. * *ONSITE ALLOWANCES* Expenses for lunch and drinks. They have offices in Bristol, Cheltenham and Manchester. *Equal Opportunities:* Theyre proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. They believe that diversity strengthens our team, and were actively working to prevent discrimination in all its forms. As a Disability Confident employer, we will: * Provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process if needed * Offer an interview to people with health conditions or disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for a role. We celebrate the uniqueness of our people and encourage everyone to contribute to our inclusion journey. Qualifications: * Using a variety of technologies, with a focus on open-source tools and frameworks. * Manual & automation software testing. * Working with DevOps and agile methodologiesTDD, BDD, ATDDand continuous testing through CI/CD pipelines, with manual/exploratory testing when needed. * Designing and implementing automated test frameworks across UI & API. * We typically work with technologies like Selenium, Cypress.io, Webdriver.io, Playwright, Cucumber, Robot Framework, Serenity BDD, and Rest Assured. * Sharing new ideas with the QA team and helping improve our test frameworks and processes. * Conducting non-functional testing, covering areas like Security, Performance, Accessibility, and Operational Acceptance Testing (OAT). Why is This a Great Opportunity: Our client is proud of their supportive, inclusive, and team-focused environment where everyone can thrive. They value each member of their team and want you to feel excited about coming to work. Their benefits package reflects how much they care about their people: * *WELLBEING* Free 24/7 counselling helpline and employee assistance programme. * *WORK YOUR BEST* City-centre offices across the UK, with flexitime and the option to work from home. * *LEARN & GROW* A dedicated Career Coach to guide your development. * *SOCIAL* Fun events throughout the year, including socials, a Summer Party in London, and annual awaydays. * *ONSITE ALLOWANCES* Expenses for lunch and drinks. They have offices in Bristol, Cheltenham and Manchester. *Salary Type *: Annual Salary *Salary Min *: £ 40000 *Salary Max *: £ 70000 *Currency Type *: GBP