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# QA Automation Engineer - Perm

- **Company:** Stealth It
- **Location:** UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Github, Apache JMeter, Junit, Scrum Methodology, E2e Testing, Selenium, Software Engineering, Strategies of Testing, Testng, User Interface Testing, Performance Testing, Postman, Git, SC Clearance, Integration Tests, Kubernetes, Cucumber (Software), Selenium Webdriver, Api Management, Docker, SDET, Jenkins
- **Published:** November 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/test-automation-engineer/stealth-it-consulting-limited-job108281815

## About the Role

* Strong experience in QA Automation or SDET roles.
 * Excellent hands-on Java development skills.
 * Proven experience using Selenium WebDriver for automated UI testing.
 * Experience developing and maintaining automation frameworks.
 * Strong knowledge of functional, regression, integration and end-to-end testing.
 * Experience with JUnit, TestNG and/or Cucumber.
 * API testing experience using REST Assured, Postman or similar tools.
 * Experience working with Git and CI/CD tooling such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps.
 * Strong understanding of Agile delivery methodologies.
 * Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Desirable Experience

 * Experience delivering digital services within Government or public sector environments.
 * Knowledge of GDS standards and practices.
 * Experience working with AWS or Azure.
 * Exposure to performance testing tools such as JMeter.
 * Familiarity with BDD and TDD approaches.
 * Experience with Docker, Kubernetes or containerised environments.
 * Accessibility and non-functional testing experience.

Security Requirements

Candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Security Check (SC) Clearance. Existing active SC Clearance is highly desirable but not essential.

## Description

Are you a passionate QA Automation Engineer looking to work on large-scale digital transformation programmes that make a real impact? We're seeking talented automation testers with strong Java and Selenium expertise to join a growing technology team delivering complex digital services across the UK public sector.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within Agile, multidisciplinary teams, helping to build and maintain robust automated testing solutions for high-profile projects.
The Role

As a QA Automation Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability and performance of enterprise-scale applications. Working alongside Developers, Software Engineers, Business Analysts and Delivery Managers, you'll help embed quality throughout the software development lifecycle., * Design, develop and maintain automated test solutions using Java and Selenium WebDriver.

 * Build and enhance scalable automation frameworks for functional, regression and integration testing.
 * Develop and execute automated API tests using tools such as REST Assured and Postman.
 * Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
 * Work closely with development teams to identify, investigate and resolve defects.
 * Contribute to test strategies, test planning and continuous improvement initiatives.
 * Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups and retrospectives.
 * Support quality assurance activities across complex digital services and applications.