Quality Engineer - SFIA 5 (CoreMod)

Quality Engineer (SFIA 5)

Contract Duration: 6 months

Rate: £460 per day Inside IR35

Location: At least 2x per month in Telford

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join the CoreMod Programme, a major transformation initiative focused on modernising HMRC's tax administration systems. You will work within agile Scrum teams of 4-8 engineers, delivering high-quality solutions through two-week sprint cycles across a diverse and modern technology landscape.

This is an excellent opportunity for a quality-focused engineer who is passionate about automation, continuous improvement, and embedding quality throughout the software development lifecycle.

Technology Stack

Frontend

Remix React
JavaScriptBackend

Java
Spring Framework
.NETData

MongoDB
OracleTools & Integration

RabbitMQ
JSON

Key Responsibilities

Design, build and implement automated testing solutions from the ground up.
Develop and execute test strategies using TDD, BDD and risk-based testing approaches.
Champion shift-left testing practices and support CI/CD pipeline integration.
Coach and mentor development teams on Quality Engineering best practices.
Perform testing across all levels, including:
Unit Testing
System Testing
Integration Testing
Non-Functional Testing
Analyse business requirements and translate them into effective test approaches.
Create, manage and maintain test data and testing artefacts.
Collaborate closely with developers through pair programming and agile delivery practices.
Support defect analysis, root cause investigation and quality improvement initiatives.

Essential Technical Capabilities

Candidates must be able to demonstrate:

Ability to read, understand and interpret Java unit tests (e.g. JUnit) written by developers to support test analysis and defect investigation.
Experience designing and developing automated end-to-end and system tests using Playwright with Java.
Strong capability in developing and maintaining automated test frameworks and scripts in Java across:
UI Testing
API Testing
System-Level TestingRequired Skills & Experience

Proven experience in Quality Engineering and software testing.
Strong understanding of automated testing principles and frameworks.
Experience working with CI/CD pipelines.
Proficiency with Git and GitLab.
Knowledge of Agile and Scrum delivery methodologies.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Experience coaching and mentoring team members.
Quality-focused mindset with a continuous improvement approach.
Ability to work effectively within cross-functional delivery teams.

Desirable Skills

Experience with the following technologies and tools would be advantageous:

Testing & Automation

JUnit
Playwright
Selenium
CucumberPerformance Testing

GatlingSecurity Testing

OWASP ZAPCloud & Containerisation

Docker
Kubernetes
AWSAccessibility Testing

WCAG Standards
WAVE
Axe