QA Automation Tester

October 23, 2026

Senior

London, United Kingdom

Indeed

Description

A permanent QA Automation Tester role in a UK digital consultancy that builds secure, user-centred services for major public sector clients such as DWP, MoJ, NHS and HMRC. The work centres on designing and maintaining UI and API automation frameworks from scratch, integrating them into CI/CD pipelines and aligning testing with the GOV.UK Service Standard and DDaT requirements. The team works in Agile/Scrum and Kanban delivery, combining automation, manual validation of security and accessibility, and clear data-driven quality reporting. The position is based in London and requires an existing SC clearance.

Responsibilities

Design, develop and maintain robust automation frameworks for UI and API testing
Build automation frameworks from the ground up following industry best practices
Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Java, JavaScript, Playwright, Selenium, Cypress and REST Assured
Create and maintain automated API test suites using Postman, REST Assured or equivalent tools
Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions and GitLab CI
Develop and execute automation-focused test plans for GOV.UK digital services
Ensure comprehensive test coverage across functional, regression and integration testing
Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and validate end-to-end user journeys
Identify opportunities to improve test coverage, efficiency and automation reliability
Identify, document and track defects using Azure DevOps and Jira
Collaborate with developers to reproduce, investigate and resolve defects
Produce clear, data-driven test reports and automation execution summaries
Monitor automation results, identify recurring failures and recommend improvements
Actively participate in Agile ceremonies, including Scrum and Kanban activities
Collaborate with developers, product managers, business analysts and other QA engineers
Define and refine test strategies, prioritising automation and continuous quality improvement
Provide technical guidance and mentor junior testers
Align testing practices with GOV.UK Service Standard and DDaT requirements
Support validation of security, accessibility and performance requirements through automated and manual testing

Requirements

At least 6 years of experience as a QA Automation Tester or in a similar role
Strong proficiency in Java and JavaScript for test automation development
Hands-on experience with UI automation tools and frameworks including Playwright, Selenium and Cypress
Experience with API testing tools including REST Assured and Postman
Proven experience designing and developing automation frameworks from scratch
Solid understanding of microservices architecture and contract testing, including API testing
Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions or GitLab CI
Proficiency in Git and version control practices
Familiarity with UI technologies including React, HTML, CSS and JavaScript for effective test validation
Good knowledge of SQL and experience testing relational databases
Strong analytical, problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
Excellent communication and collaboration skills for effective work in Agile teams
Active Security Check (SC) clearance

Conditions

Permanent employment contract
Role is based in London, Greater London (E14)
Salary 55–60K
Work on government digital services used by millions of citizens
Reasonable adjustments provided throughout the recruitment process and employment
Inclusive, accessible and supportive workplace policy