Senior Application Developer (Tricentis Tosca Automation) Contract Length : 6 Months Location : Reading/Basingstoke/Woking (1 day per week on-site, no travel required) IR35 Status : Outside Daily Rate : £600 (Limited Company) We are seeking an experienced Senior Application Developer specialising in Tricentis Tosca Automation to lead the design, implementation, and initial operationalisation of a test automation solution within a secure environment.
This role requires active SC clearance and a Cyber Essentials+ certification.
Key Responsibilities System Design and Deployment : Lead the on-premises implementation of the Tosca Server onto Azure infrastructure.
Request and configure servers, databases, and other required resources.
Install and configure the Tricentis Tosca application in line with stringent security and IT governance standards.
Produce comprehensive documentation, including functional and non-functional requirements, high/low-level designs, delivery models, deployment plans, cyber assessments, test plans/reports, SLAs, and service models.
Operating Model Development : Collaborate with test automation engineers to create an initial operating model for integrating Tosca into software delivery processes.
Work closely with the in-house testing team to ensure alignment with business needs.
Proof of Concept Creation : Develop automated test cases for two selected applications, comprising approximately 75 test scenarios.
Transition existing manual test cases into automated tests.
Applications include an in-house .NET web application with an SQL database backend and a SaaS application (e.g., cloud-based solutions).
Training and Handover : Deliver comprehensive training to the in-house test automation team on the implemented solution, operating model, and lessons learned.
Tailor training to the team's existing knowledge and the specifics of the delivered system.
Essential Requirements Active SC clearance.
Experience with Tricentis Tosca Automation, including server design and deployment.
Demonstrated ability to produce detailed technical documentation.
Strong understanding of Azure infrastructure and secure system implementation.
Familiarity with .NET web applications and SQL databases, as well as SaaS environments.
Proven experience in developing automated test libraries and transitioning manual tests to automated processes.
Strong communication skills for delivering tailored training and handover sessions.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead the deployment of cutting-edge test automation solutions in a secure and highly regulated environment.