Test Automation Engineer
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Job description
- Test Planning & Execution
Develop, implement, and execute comprehensive test plans for GOV.UK digital services. Identify key testing objectives and ensure coverage of user requirements across different environments., Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Java, JavaScript, Playwright, RestAssured (BDD), or similar frameworks. Automate API testing using tools such as Postman, RestAssured, or equivalent. Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing and deployment.
- Defect Management & Reporting
Identify, document, and track defects using test management tools (Azure DevOps, JIRA). Work closely with development teams to resolve issues effectively. Produce detailed test reports and communicate findings to stakeholders.
- Collaboration & Agile Delivery
Work in Agile environments (Scrum/Kanban), contributing to sprint planning and retrospectives. Collaborate with developers, product managers, and business analysts to define test strategies. Provide guidance and mentor junior testers in automation best practices.
- Compliance with GOV.UK & DDAT Standards
Follow GOV.UK service design principles and DDAT frameworks for testing government applications. Ensure all tests align with security and compliance regulations.
Requirements
Do you have experience in Test management tools?, 6+ years of experience in test automation and software quality assurance. Hands-on experience in automation testing frameworks such as:
Playwright, Selenium, Cypress (for UI automation).
- RestAssured (BDD), Postman (for API testing). Experience with programming languages (Java, JavaScript) for writing automated tests. Experience developing test automation frameworks from scratch. Strong knowledge of microservices architecture and testing challenges. Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI). Knowledge of frontend testing (React, JavaScript, HTML, CSS). Experience with SQL and relational database testing.