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# Senior Software Test Engineer - DV

- **Company:** Npa Worldwide
- **Location:** South West England, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Acceptance Test-Driven Development, Automation of Tests, DevOps, E2e Testing, Selenium, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Performance Testing, Delivery Pipeline, Cypress (Programming Language), Playwright, Cucumber (Software), Selenium Webdriver
- **Published:** August 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/x/42825902/

## About the Role

approaches including TDD, BDD, ATDD, and Continuous Testing. Design and execute functional, integration, regression, and exploratory testing. Perform non-functional testing including performance, security, accessibility, and Operational Acceptance Testing (OAT). Collaborate with developers and DevOps engineers to ensure quality is integrated into CI/CD pipelines. Contribute to improving QA processes, automation frameworks, tooling, and engineering standards. Mentor colleagues and promote best practice across delivery teams. What We're Looking For We're looking for experienced Test Engineers who enjoy tackling complex technical challenges and continuously improving the way software is delivered. Essential Experience Strong commercial experience in both manual and automated software testing. Experience designing and maintaining automated test frameworks. Strong understanding of Agile delivery methodologies. Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines. Knowledge of API, UI,
integration, and end-to-end testing. Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary engineering teams. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Experience with technologies such as Playwright Selenium Cypress WebdriverIO Cucumber Robot Framework Serenity BDD Rest Assured Experience across cloud environments, DevOps practices, and modern software delivery pipelines would also be beneficial. Security Clearance Due to the highly sensitive nature of the projects, current UK Developed Vetting (DV) Clearance is essential for this position. Why Join? You'll become part of an organisation that invests heavily in its people while working on projects that genuinely make a difference. Benefits Hybrid working with offices in Bristol, Cheltenham, and Manchester Flexible working (Flexitime) Dedicated Career Coach and personalised development support Continuous training and professional development Employee Assistance Programme
and 24/7 wellbeing support Regular social events, annual away days, and company celebrations On-site lunch and refreshments when working with clients A collaborative, inclusive engineering culture where innovation and continuous improvement are encouraged Diversity & Inclusion Our client is proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer. They are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to succeed. Applications are welcomed from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process, and candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions who meet the essential criteria will be offered an interview in line with the Disability Confident scheme. Interested? If you're a DV-cleared Senior Test Engineer looking to work on technically challenging projects that have a genuine impact on UK national security, we'd

## Description

an opportunity to help deliver technology that matters. The Role As a Senior Test Engineer, you'll become part of a small, agile delivery team responsible for assuring the quality of secure, mission-critical software throughout the entire development lifecycle. Working closely with software engineers, DevOps specialists, architects, and product teams, you'll champion quality from the earliest stages of development, ensuring testing is embedded throughout modern CI/CD pipelines. You'll have the opportunity to influence engineering standards, improve automation frameworks, and contribute to the continuous evolution of testing practices across multiple high-impact projects. What You'll Be Doing Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for UI, API, and end-to-end testing. Deliver both manual and automated testing across complex software solutions. Embed quality engineering practices throughout the Software Development Lifecycle. Work within Agile teams using modern engineering


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