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# Automation Engineer (Information Technology) SC Cleared

- **Company:** Uniting People
- **Location:** Leeds, UK
- **Salary:** £74,100.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Continuous Integration, Github, IBM WebSphere MQ, Python (Programming Language), SoapUI, Postman, Git, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Data Management, Cucumber (Software), Selenium Webdriver, Docker, Jenkins
- **Published:** August 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/pt/en/find-jobs-in-United-Kingdom/-6C4537345CE971A50D/

## About the Role

* Strong commercial experience with Selenium WebDriver.
 * Java and/or Python programming.
 * API Automation using Postman and/or SOAPUI.
 * Experience developing and maintaining automation frameworks.
 * CI/CD using Jenkins and/or GitHub Actions.
 * Cucumber BDD.
 * Agile delivery experience.
 * Version control using Git.

Highly Desirable

 * Karate Framework.
 * Microsoft Azure.
 * Docker and Kubernetes.
 * Performance and Security Testing.
 * Test Data Management tools.
 * Banking or Financial Services experience.
 * Kafka, IBM MQ or ACE exposure.

Requirements

 * Active SC Clearance.
 * Ability to attend either the London or Leeds office 50% of the time.
 * Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

## Description

Working within an Agile environment, you'll design, develop and maintain automation frameworks, integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines, and collaborate closely with developers, analysts and business stakeholders to ensure high-quality software delivery., * Design, develop and maintain automated test frameworks.

 * Build and execute UI and API automation tests.
 * Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines.
 * Investigate and resolve automation failures.
 * Contribute to continuous improvements in automation strategy and tooling.
 * Work collaboratively within Agile delivery teams.


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