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# SC Cleared Test Engineer

- **Company:** Agilesource Ltd
- **Location:** Altrincham, UK
- **Salary:** £56,000.0 - £85,000.0
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Automation of Tests, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Scrum Methodology, Regression Testing, Software Engineering, Software Systems, System Testing, Scripting, Performance Testing, Test Scripts, Integration Tests, Api Management
- **Published:** September 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5872972822

## About the Role

* Strong commercial experience in software testing and quality assurance.
 * Proven experience with functional testing, integration testing, system testing, and regression testing.
 * Experience creating and executing detailed test plans, test scenarios, and test cases.
 * Hands-on experience with test automation tools and frameworks.
 * Strong API testing experience.
 * Scripting experience for test automation and validation activities.
 * Experience working within Agile delivery teams.
 * Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
 * Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
 * Experience with modern CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
 * Exposure to cloud-based environments.
 * Knowledge of performance or non-functional testing.
 * Relevant testing certifications such as ISTQB or equivalent., We are AgileSource Ltd, and we are seeking a skilled and motivated Test Engineer to join our growing delivery team. This opportunity is available on either a permanent or contract basis and would suit a proactive testing professional with a strong background in both manual and automated testing. The role offers a contract rate of £350.00 P.D (Inside IR35) or a permanent salary of £45,000 - £65,000. We are looking for someone who is detail-oriented, quality-focused, and comfortable working collaboratively in a dynamic Agile environment, with a passion for delivering reliable software and continuously improving testing practices.

## Description

* Develop, maintain, and execute comprehensive test plans, test scenarios, and test cases.
 * Perform functional, integration, system, and regression testing across complex software solutions.
 * Identify, document, and track defects, working closely with developers and stakeholders to ensure timely resolution.
 * Support the implementation and maintenance of test automation frameworks and automated test suites.
 * Conduct API testing to validate system integrations and service functionality.
 * Create and maintain test scripts to improve testing efficiency and coverage.
 * Collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary Agile teams, contributing to sprint planning, refinement, and retrospectives.
 * Promote quality assurance best practices throughout the software development lifecycle.

Technologies:

 * API
 * CI/CD
 * Cloud
 * DevOps
 * ISTQB
 * Support


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