Automation Test Analyst

Sector: Public Sector / Government

Job Title: Automation Tester

Type: Contractor

Location: Glasgow (hybrid)

Duration: 12 months

Vetting: SC / DV security clearance

This is a fantastic opportunity to be a part of a growing team in a modern and flexible working environment. This is a varied and exciting role for an experienced, intelligent and enthusiastic individual looking to drive forward the design and delivery of secure capabilities that will transform the Service for the government client.

Role Purpose

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for UI, API, and integration testing.
• Build and enhance automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, Cypress).
• Develop reusable automation components and utilities.
• Analyse user stories and acceptance criteria to determine automation scope.
• Identify and prioritise scenarios suitable for automation.
• Execute automated test suites within CI/CD pipelines.
• Participate in sprint ceremonies to advocate for quality and testability.
• Conduct root cause analysis for defects and collaborate with developers to resolve issues.
• Validate application reliability, performance, and compatibility across environments.
• Integrate test automation into CI/CD systems (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins).
• Monitor pipeline execution and address failures or flaky tests.
• Document automation frameworks, approaches, and test cases.
• Produce clear, concise defect reports with supporting evidence.
• Communicate test progress, coverage, and quality metrics to stakeholders.

Essential Skills

• Experience with automation tools such as Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or Appium.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages: Java, C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, or Python.
• Experience with API testing tools (Postman, RestAssured, Karate).
• Familiarity with BDD/TDD practices and tools like Cucumber or SpecFlow.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and tools (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
• Knowledge of Git and branching strategies.
• Experience with cloud environments (Azure/AWS/GCP) and containerised systems (Docker/Kubernetes) is desirable.
• Good understanding of Atlassian Datacentre tooling
• Strong analytical and problem‐solving ability.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to delivering quality outcomes.
• Ability to work effectively within Agile/Scrum teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Typically 2–5+ years in automation testing roles.
• ISTQB certification is advantageous.