- Company Name
- scrumconnect ltd
- Job Title
- Test Engineer
- Job Description
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Job title: Test Engineer
Role Summary:
Execute test planning, functional and non‑functional testing, automation, defect management, and compliance for government digital services. Collaborate in Agile teams and mentor junior testers, ensuring high quality and continuous delivery.
Expectations:
Deliver comprehensive end‑to‑end test coverage, maintain automated test suites, integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines, and produce clear defect reports aligned with regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and execute test strategies for GOV.UK digital services, covering functional, regression, integration, UAT, performance, security, and usability.
- Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks and scripts using Java, JavaScript, Playwright, RestAssured (BDD), or similar tools.
- Automate API tests with Postman, RestAssured, or equivalent; integrate automated tests into CI/CD workflows.
- Identify, document, and track defects in Azure DevOps, JIRA, or equivalent; work with developers to resolve issues.
- Produce detailed test reports and communicate findings to stakeholders.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, retrospectives) and collaborate with product owners, developers, and analysts.
- Mentor junior testers on automation best practices and test design.
- Ensure tests comply with GOV.UK service design principles and DDAT frameworks, including security and compliance regulations.
Required Skills:
- Proficiency in Java, JavaScript, and test automation frameworks (Playwright, RestAssured, BDD).
- Experience with API testing tools (Postman, RestAssured, etc.) and CI/CD integration.
- Strong understanding of functional, regression, integration, and UAT testing.
- Defect management using Azure DevOps, JIRA, or similar.
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum/Kanban environments.
- Basic knowledge of performance, security, and usability testing.
- Ability to produce clear, concise test reports and documentation.
Required Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Certifications such as ISTQB Certified Tester (Foundation/Advanced) preferred.
Manchester, United kingdom
On site
02-03-2026