Automation Tester - Inside IR35 - SC Cleared

Overview

Automation TesterInside IR35 - £475 - £500 p/dActive SC EssentialResponsibilities

Design, build, and maintain robust automation frameworks within Agile, GDS-aligned delivery environments.Collaborate closely with developers, product teams, and stakeholders to integrate testing across the full SDLC.Apply Object-Oriented principles and best practice design patterns to produce clean, maintainable, and reusable test solutions.Implement SOLID and DRY principles in automation design.Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and trunk-based development workflows, ensuring automation supports rapid, reliable delivery.Support test coverage across APIs, microservices, and user interfaces.Provide assurance on code quality, peer review automation code, and share knowledge with the wider test community.Essential Skills and Experience

JavaExtensive hands-on coding in Java, following industry best practice.Strong knowledge of Spring Framework and Spring Boot.Experience working with JUnit for automation testing.JavaScriptExtensive experience coding in JavaScript.Strong knowledge of the React framework.Practical automation experience with Playwright, Cypress, or Karate.Core Competencies (for all)Strong understanding of Object-Oriented principles.Demonstrated experience applying SOLID and DRY design principles.Experience of working in SDLC environments common in government projects (Agile, CI/CD, trunk-based development).Ability to operate in secure, regulated environments and deliver to GDS standards.Desirable

Previous experience delivering within UK Government / Public-Sector digital programmes.Familiarity with GDS Service Standards, accessibility, and assurance processes.Understanding of security, data privacy, and compliance requirements in government ..... full job details .....