Test Automation Engineers (JavaScript/Cypress)

Contract: 6 months
Rate: £350 per day Inside
Location: Remote with occasional site visits
Clearance: BPSS Required
Positions Available: 2

Overview

We are currently seeking 2 Test Automation Engineers (SFIA Level 4) to support the delivery of high-profile digital services within an agile environment.

The successful candidates will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing automated test solutions, ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of applications throughout the software development life cycle.

This role is ideally suited to testers with strong experience in JavaScript and Cypress, a passion for quality engineering, and a proven track record of working within cloud-based, agile delivery teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts using Cypress and JavaScript.
• Design and implement robust test automation frameworks and reusable test components.
• Execute functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end testing activities.
• Collaborate closely with Developers, Product Owners, Business Analysts, and Delivery Teams.
• Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and agile ceremonies.
• Identify, document, and track defects through to resolution.
• Support continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices.
• Ensure testing activities align with quality standards, governance, and best practices.
• Contribute to test strategies, test planning, and quality assurance processes.
• Provide clear reporting on test progress, coverage, risks, and outcomes.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong experience in Test Automation Engineering.
• Proven hands-on expertise with Cypress.
• Strong development skills using JavaScript.
• Experience testing web applications and APIs.
• Experience creating and maintaining automated test frameworks.
• Understanding of software testing methodologies and quality assurance principles.
• Experience working in Agile delivery environments.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with API testing tools such as Postman.
• Knowledge of cloud-based environments (AWS preferred).
• Experience with Git and version control systems.
• Familiarity with performance or security testing practices.
• Previous experience working on government or public sector programmes.

SFIA Level 4 Profile

The successful candidates will typically demonstrate:

• Independence in planning and delivering testing activities.
• Responsibility for the quality and effectiveness of assigned work.
• Ability to identify and resolve testing challenges with minimal supervision.
• Effective collaboration across technical and non-technical teams.
• Contribution to continuous improvement of testing standards, frameworks, and processes.

Contract Details

• 2x Test Automation Engineers
• £350 per day
• 6-Month Initial Contract
• Remote working with occasional onsite visits
• BPSS Clearance Required
• Immediate starters or short notice candidates preferred

Interested?
Please apply with your latest CV, highlighting your experience with JavaScript, Cypress, Test Automation Frameworks, and Agile delivery environments.