Hybrid SC Cleared Inside IR35 An experienced SC Cleared Automation Test Lead is required to join an established delivery team in the Law Enforcement sector.
The successful candidate will support an engineering team as part of a broader software delivery team, providing technical leadership and autonomy in the test process.
The role offers a hybrid working pattern but will primarily be based on the customer site in Stratford, London.
Candidates should expect to attend the office 2-3 days per week, with occasional requirements for additional on-site presence to collaborate with the team and engage in stakeholder management.
Key Responsibilities: Lead the development of automation frameworks for Front End and Back End testing, utilizing Cypress, JMeter, and React automated component testing.
Integrate automation frameworks into CI/CD pipelines.
Design and implement robust test strategies and approaches, ensuring minimal test coverage loss.
Provide technical leadership, advising the team on programming tools, techniques, and their application.
Develop, configure, and maintain test frameworks, automated scripts, and supporting tools, adhering to high-quality standards.
Utilize problem-solving skills to debug, diagnose, and resolve errors using test scripts, diagnostic tools, and technical documentation.
Define and implement quality metrics to evaluate and improve test effectiveness and efficiency, ensuring maximum coverage with minimal tests in optimal time.
Generate reports on system quality, test cases, and defects using AWS Jira and other management tools.
Serve as a subject matter expert in key technologies such as automation, scripting, and DevOps within the team.
Identify opportunities for automation and optimize all aspects of build, release, testing, continuous integration, and deployment.
Key Skills & Experience: The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in the following areas:
Proficiency with Cypress for Front End testing and JMeter for Back End testing, including React automated component testing.
Experience designing and building automation frameworks integrated into CI/CD pipelines.
Strong problem-solving skills for complex technical challenges and the ability to design effective strategies for resolution.
Hands-on experience with test design, automation scripting, and maintaining frameworks.
Familiarity with quality metrics and a focus on test efficiency and effectiveness.
Expertise in using diagnostic tools and producing detailed system quality reports.
A track record of identifying and automating processes in build, release, testing, and deployment workflows.
Additional Information: This position requires SC clearance due to the sensitive nature of the work within the Law Enforcement sector.
Candidates must meet eligibility criteria for clearance.