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Test Automation Engineer

Farnborough, UK Full-time Clearance: Currently holds Developed Vetting (DV)
Automation TesterPerformance TesterSoftware Developer in TestQA/Test LeaderTest ArchitectHardware Test Engineer

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Role overview
Role title: Test Automation Engineer
Context: Secure, multi-supplier MOD environment
Primary objective: Designs, develops, and executes automated test scripts to validate system functionality, performance, and security across sprints. You ensure that automated checks run reliably within CI/CD pipelines, enabling rapid, high-confidence deployments.
Key Responsibilities
Script Development: Write maintainable, reusable, and robust automated test scripts for APIs, microservices, and user interfaces.
Pipeline Execution: Integrate test suites into CI/CD pipelines to ensure automated regression testing occurs with every build.
Defect Investigation: Analyze test failures, log defects with detailed reproduction steps, and verify fixes provided by developers.
Collaboration: Participate actively in sprint planning and backlog refinement to define clear acceptance criteria and test scenarios.
Core Technical Skills
Strong proficiency in test automation tools (Selenium, Playwright, Postman, RestAssured).
Coding ability in languages such as Python, Java, or TypeScript.
Experience working within Agile Scrum teams and using version control systems (Git).
Familiarity with performance and security testing tools is highly advantageous.
Leadership and Personal Strengths
Analytical mindset with meticulous attention to detail.
Proactive problem-solver who enjoys exploring edge cases and system resilience.
Effective team player dedicated to quality and continuous improvement.

Typical Qualifications / Experience
Professional Experience: 2–3 years’ experience in software verification and test automation, including scripting automated test suites (e.g. Selenium, Playwright, RestAssured) integrated into CI/CD pipelines.
Education & Foundational Benchmark: Technical NVQ Level 3/4, STEM degree, or equivalent software testing experience.
Professional Certifications: ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) or BCS Software Testing certification; ITIL Foundation; test automation tool-specific accreditation (e.g. Tricentis Tosca AS1/AS2, Selenium) advantageous.

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