Sr QA Engineer (Non Functional Testing)

Senior QA Engineer (Non Functional Testing) Client: HMRCPay rate: 453.00 P/D inside IR35 Contract Length: Initial 3 months (ASAP start) Location: Newcastle (1-2 days per week onsite) Clearance: BPSS requiredRole OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Senior QA Engineer / SDET with a strong focus on non-functional testing to join a high-performing delivery team within HMRC. This is a hands-on senior/lead-level role where you will be responsible for driving quality across the SDLC, implementing automated testing strategies, and embedding best practices within Agile teams.You will operate in both TDD and BDD environments, working closely with developers, product owners, and DevOps to ensure high-quality, scalable, and reliable software delivery.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and execute non-functional testing activities across multiple applications and servicesAble to define and implement automation testing strategies Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks using Java-based toolsImplement and manage BDD frameworks using CucumberDevelop automated test scripts using Selenium WebDriverChampion shift-left testing practices, driving early defect detection and preventionIntegrate automated tests within CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous quality validationCollaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile (Scrum/Kanban) environmentProvide leadership, mentoring, and guidance to junior QA engineers (if acting in a Lead capacity)Contribute to test strategy, test planning, and ..... full job details .....