Automation Test Engineer

We are looking for automation-first Test Engineers to join agile teams building public sector digital services. You will design and maintain test frameworks, not just run tests, with a strong focus on accessibility and quality across APIs and cloud-native systems.

• Design, build and maintain test automation frameworks, with Playwright as the main tool.
  

• Automate API testing using Rest Assured, Postman and Swagger.
  

• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub or GitLab).
  

• Write BDD scenarios using Cucumber, SpecFlow or Reqnroll.
  

• Run functional, integration, end-to-end, regression and acceptance testing.
  

• Carry out accessibility testing to WCAG standards.
  

• Run performance testing, ideally with k6 (JMeter or BlazeMeter also used).
  

• Validate data using SQL and test event-driven systems such as Kafka and Azure Service Bus.
  

• Manage defects, plan tests using a risk-based approach and maintain traceability.
  

• Strong hands-on test automation experience, ideally with Playwright.
  

• API testing experience with Rest Assured, Postman or similar tools.
  

• Experience building and maintaining automation frameworks and integrating them into CI/CD pipelines.
  

• Solid understanding of QA methodologies, defect management and test planning.
  

• Working knowledge of SQL, Docker, Linux basics and cloud-native test environments.
  

• Experience working in agile delivery teams.
  

• Accessibility testing with tools such as Axe, WAVE, Lighthouse, JAWS, Dragon or ZoomText.
  

• UK government or GOV.UK service experience.
  

• Existing BPSS or SC clearance, or eligibility for SC.
  

• Performance testing with k6, JMeter or BlazeMeter.
  

• Monitoring tools such as Grafana and Kibana.
  

• Test tooling such as Jira, Xray, Zephyr, Azure DevOps, and Allure or Extent Reports.
  

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Diversity and Inclusion

At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation and better outcomes. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every individual is valued, respected, and supported.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and actively encourage individuals from underrepresented groups, including women, people with disabilities, and diverse communities, as well as those seeking flexible working arrangements.

As a Disability Confident Level 1 employer, we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment to ensure equal opportunities for all.