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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Test Engineer (SC) - **Company:** Sanderson Recruitment Plc - **Location:** London, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £119,142.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, DevOps, Github, Interoperability, Apache JMeter, Open Source Technology, Software Testing Automation Framework, Strategies of Testing, Performance Testing, Postman, Cypress (Programming Language), SC Clearance, Playwright, Selenium Webdriver, Software Version Control, Api Management, Jenkins - **Published:** August 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/engineer-c/sanderson-recruitment-job107896271 ## About the Role Test Automation * Strong expertise in JavaScript-based test automation frameworks such as: + Playwright + Cypress + WebdriverIO * Experience with API testing using: + Postman + Open-source JavaScript testing libraries and frameworks Performance Testing * Hands-on experience with: + JMeter + K6 DevOps & CI/CD * Experience integrating automated testing within CI/CD pipelines using: + Jenkins + AWS + Azure DevOps Source Control * Advanced GitHub experience, including collaboration and code version management best practices. Testing Methodologies * Strong background in exploratory testing techniques with the ability to focus effort on areas of greatest risk. * Proven experience working within Agile delivery environments. * Ability to define quality strategy and influence stakeholders at both technical and leadership levels. Essential Requirements * Active SC Clearance. * Experience delivering testing services within large-scale public sector or highly regulated environments. * Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. * Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across multidisciplinary teams. If you're a Senior Test Engineer who combines strategic quality leadership with hands-on technical expertise and thrives in complex delivery environments, we'd love to hear from you. ## Description We are seeking an experienced Senior Test Engineer to join a major public sector digital transformation programme. This is an opportunity to play a key role in defining and delivering quality assurance strategies across complex, large-scale services, ensuring the highest standards of testing, automation, and non-functional assurance., * Define, own, and communicate testing strategies aligned with delivery objectives, business risk, and government service standards. * Select and tailor appropriate testing approaches, including manual, automated, exploratory, and risk-based testing across complex systems and integrations. * Provide expert guidance on test scope, entry and exit criteria, and quality risks to delivery teams and stakeholders. * Balance effective quality assurance with the practical demands of agile delivery environments. * Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of automated testing frameworks. * Determine where automation provides value while ensuring maintainability and risk-based coverage. * Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines and help improve development feedback cycles. * Evaluate and recommend testing tools, frameworks, and best practices to enhance delivery effectiveness. * Plan, build, and execute non-functional testing activities, including: + Performance testing + Accessibility testing + Security testing + Resilience testing + Interoperability testing * Collaborate with technical specialists and third-party suppliers to ensure appropriate testing coverage. * Analyse and communicate testing outcomes in terms of business and user impact, not just technical results. * Ensure sufficient evidence is available to support informed release and deployment decisions. ## Related Videos - [SMART Test Automation - the experience of legacy transformation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100215-smart-test-automation-the-experience-of-legacy-transformation) - [The Road to MLOps: How Verivox Transitioned to AWS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1050-the-road-to-mlops-how-verivox-transitioned-to-aws) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Testing .NET applications a Tool box for every developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/704-testing-net-applications-a-tool-box-for-every-developer) - [Our GitOps approach for deploying an Identity Provider and an API Gateway in a SaaS company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/776-our-gitops-approach-for-deploying-an-identity-provider-and-an-api-gateway-in-a-saas-company) ## Related Articles - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk)