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# Software Quality / Automation Test Analyst - Active SC Clearance

- **Company:** Randstad UK
- **Location:** Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Automation of Tests, Software Bug Management, Cloud Computing, Software Quality, Continuous Integration, Scrum Methodology, Selenium, SQL Databases, Cypress (Programming Language), Git, SC Clearance, Playwright
- **Published:** September 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2833356028-software-quality--automation-test-analyst-active-sc-clearance

## About the Role

* Experience: Proven track record in QA/Automation roles within large-scale Agile (Scrum/SAFe) environments.
 * Automation (Desirable): Playwright, Cypress, or Selenium.
 * Technical (Desirable): SQL, Git, CI/CD pipelines, Cloud/Data projects.
 * Soft Skills: Excellent communication, strong analytical skills, and client-facing adaptability.

## Description

Seeking an experienced Automation / Test Analyst to drive end-to-end quality assurance on large-scale transformation projects. You will work within Agile teams alongside Developers, BAs, and Product Owners to design, execute, and maintain automated and manual testing solutions., * Test Delivery: Design and execute functional, integration, regression, and E2E test cases.

 * Automation: Build and maintain scalable automated test frameworks.
 * Agile Integration: Participate in sprint planning, refinement, stand-ups, and UAT support.
 * Defect Management: Identify, log, and track bugs through to resolution, ensuring traceability.
 * Reporting & Compliance: Generate quality metrics for stakeholders and ensure solutions meet security and compliance standards.


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