Key Responsibilities

1. Test Planning & Execution
? Develop, implement, and execute comprehensive test plans for GOV.UK digital services.
? Identify key testing objectives and ensure coverage of user requirements across different environments.

2. Functional & Non-Functional Testing
? Conduct functional, regression, integration, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
? Perform non-functional testing, including performance, security, and usability testing.

3. Automation & Test Framework Development
? Design and implement test automation frameworks using industry best practices.
? Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Java, JavaScript, Playwright, RestAssured (BDD), or similar frameworks.
? Automate API testing using tools such as Postman, RestAssured, or equivalent.
? Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing and deployment.

4. Defect Management & Reporting
? Identify, document, and track defects using test management tools (Azure DevOps, JIRA).
? Work closely with development teams to resolve issues effectively.
? Produce detailed test reports and communicate findings to stakeholders.

5. Collaboration & Agile Delivery
? Work in Agile environments (Scrum/Kanban), contributing to sprint planning and retrospectives.
? Collaborate with developers, product managers, and business analysts to define test strategies.
? Provide guidance and mentor junior testers in automation best practices.

6. Compliance with GOV.UK & DDAT Standards
? Follow GOV.UK service design principles and DDAT frameworks for testing government applications.
? Ensure all tests align with security and compliance regulations .

Technical Skills & Experience

? 6+ years of experience in test automation and software quality assurance.
? Hands-on experience in automation testing frameworks such as:

• Playwright, Selenium, Cypress (UI automation)

• RestAssured (BDD), Postman (API testing)
  

• Proficiency in Java, JavaScript for writing automated tests.

• Experience building test automation frameworks from scratch.

• Strong understanding of microservices architecture and its testing challenges.
  

• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI.

• Knowledge of Front End testing (React, JavaScript, HTML, CSS)

• Experience in SQL and relational database testing .

Commitment to Inclusion & Disability Support

At Scrumconnect Consulting, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace that welcomes and supports people of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities. We are a Level 1 Disability Confident employer and ensure that our recruitment processes and work environments are accessible. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process or in the role, please let us know - we're here to help.