Senior QA Tester (SC Cleared)

scrumconnect ltd
Staines-upon-Thames, UK
3 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Agile Methodology Automation of Tests Computer Programming Continuous Delivery Web Development Python (Programming Language) Strategies of Testing User-Centered Design SC Clearance

Job description

About Scrumconnect Consulting

Scrumconnect Consulting is a leading digital transformation consultancy delivering innovative solutions across the UK public sector. We specialise in Agile delivery, digital services, cloud transformation, data, and user-centred design, helping organisations build scalable and impactful digital products and platforms.

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior QA Tester to support the Quality Assurance of a major digital service programme focused on LG WebCAF delivery.

The Role

This role is suited to an experienced QA professional with strong automation expertise, excellent test planning capabilities, and proven experience working within Agile delivery environments.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of digital services across the full Service Delivery Lifecycle, working closely with developers, delivery teams, and stakeholders.

Please note: This role requires travel to Staines once a week.

Role Responsibilities

  • Lead Quality Assurance activities across the LG WebCAF digital service programme
  • Define and execute comprehensive test strategies and test plans
  • Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts
  • Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous delivery
  • Collaborate closely with developers, Product Owners, Business Analysts, and delivery teams within Agile environments
  • Perform functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end testing
  • Identify, track, and manage defects through to resolution
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes, tooling, and standards
  • Ensure quality standards are maintained throughout the Service Delivery Lifecycle

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Strong understanding of Agile delivery methodologies and practices
  • Excellent understanding of web development technologies and the Service Delivery Lifecycle
  • Strong programming and Scripting skills
  • Excellent technical test automation experience
  • Strong experience in Test Strategy creation and test planning
  • Proven experience integrating automated tests within CI/CD pipelines
  • Experience working on complex digital service programmes
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Mandatory Requirements

  • Previous Public Sector experience is mandatory
  • Active SC Clearance is mandatory
  • Ability to travel to Staines once a week

Candidates without active SC Clearance or relevant Public Sector experience will not be considered.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Scrumconnect Consulting, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued and everyone is empowered to succeed. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and we are dedicated to fostering a culture of equality, respect, and collaboration

Requirements

  • Strong understanding of Agile delivery methodologies and practices
  • Excellent understanding of web development technologies and the Service Delivery Lifecycle
  • Strong programming and Scripting skills
  • Excellent technical test automation experience
  • Strong experience in Test Strategy creation and test planning
  • Proven experience integrating automated tests within CI/CD pipelines
  • Experience working on complex digital service programmes
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Mandatory Requirements

  • Previous Public Sector experience is mandatory
  • Active SC Clearance is mandatory
  • Ability to travel to Staines once a week

Candidates without active SC Clearance or relevant Public Sector experience will not be considered.

About the company

Scrumconnect Consulting is a leading digital transformation consultancy delivering innovative solutions across the UK public sector. We specialise in Agile delivery, digital services, cloud transformation, data, and user-centred design, helping organisations build scalable and impactful digital products and platforms.

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