Automation Engineer / Tester

• Negotiable
• London, England
• Contract

Senior QA Automation Engineer

Long-Term Contract | London | Active DV Required

I'm working with a specialist organisation delivering cutting-edge solutions across the National Security and Defence sector, seeking an experienced Senior QA Automation Engineer to join a long-term programme based onsite in London.

This is an opportunity to work on highly secure, mission-critical systems alongside software engineers, test specialists and technical delivery teams.

What You'll Be Doing

• Design and develop automated test frameworks and scripts
• Improve and maintain automated testing capability
• Investigate defects and perform root cause analysis
• Work closely with developers and test analysts
• Drive testing best practice and automation standards
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Support delivery of secure, high-assurance systems

Required Experience

• Active DV Clearance (MOD DV accepted)
• Proven Test Automation Engineering experience
• Strong Python development skills
• PowerShell scripting
• C# and/or Java
• Test framework development and maintenance
• Automated functional and integration testing
• ISTQB certification or relevant degree
• Experience within secure, defence or government environments

What's On Offer

• Long-term contract engagement
• Competitive day rate
• High-profile National Security programme
• Complex and technically challenging work
• Long-term project stability
• Opportunity to work alongside highly skilled engineers

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