Test Engineer

• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts.
• Perform Automation Testing, Functional Testing, System Testing, Software Testing, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Develop and maintain automated test frameworks using Selenium.
• Execute API testing using Postman and SOAP UI for REST and SOAP services.
• Validate REST APIs and web services, ensuring functionality, performance, and reliability.
• Identify, document, prioritise, and track software defects through to resolution.
• Collaborate with Agile delivery teams during sprint planning, refinement, and retrospectives.
• Support continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) testing activities.
• Produce clear and concise test documentation, reports, and evidence.
• Ensure software meets business, security, and quality standards before release.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes, automation frameworks, and QA best practices.

• Proven experience as a Test Engineer, QA Engineer, or Software Test Analyst.

• Strong experience in: o Automation Testing o Software Testing o Functional Testing o System Testing o User Acceptance Testing (UAT) o Quality Assurance (QA)

• Experience designing and executing both manual and automated test cases.

• Excellent defect management and root cause analysis skills.

• Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC).

• Experience working within Agile/Scrum delivery environments.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Technical Skills

• Selenium
• Postman
• SOAP UI
• REST API Testing
• API Validation
• Test Automation Frameworks
• Regression Testing
• Smoke Testing
• Integration Testing
• Test Planning and Test Execution
• Defect Tracking Tools (eg JIRA or Azure DevOps)

Desirable Experience:

• Previous experience delivering projects for UK Government, Central Government departments, or Public Sector organisations.
• Experience working within GDS (Government Digital Service) standards and Agile delivery methodologies.
• Experience testing cloud-based applications and microservices.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes.
• Knowledge of accessibility and security testing principles.
• Experience working in regulated or highly secure environments.

Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance.