Software Engineer in Test

🟢 Software Developer in Test – (Remote/Office Hybrid – Glasgow)

📍 Location: Mostly remote | if/when Required

💷 Rate: up to £485PD – Outside IR35

Are you a passionate and skilled Software Developer in Test looking to make a real impact? A leading public sector organisation is transforming its platform to deliver secure, user-focused services for citizens. We’re seeking a talented individual to join our agile team and help drive continuous improvement through best-in-class test automation and collaboration.

In this role, you’ll be at the heart of our digital evolution, working with a dedicated team to ensure our platform is robust, reliable, and ready for the future. You’ll bridge the gap between technical and non-technical colleagues, championing best practices and mentoring others along the way.

🌈 What You’ll Do

🔧 Develop & maintain automated test frameworks for in-house applications

📅 Coordinate test schedules with SCRUM teams, Service Owners, and Lead Architects

🛠️ Build/maintain testing artefacts and spot future blockers or opportunities

🤝 Support third-party testing and collaborate across government departments

⚠️ Anticipate and mitigate project risks to ensure service stability

💬 Bridge technical/non-technical teams with clear communication

🧑 🏫 Mentor colleagues and share knowledge

✅ Essential Skills

💻 Automation in CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions)

⚙️ Selenium/WebDriver, Java, JavaScript, BDD (Gherkin/Cucumber)

🐧 Linux environments, AWS

📊 MySQL scripting (2+ years in last 5 years)

🛢️ MariaDB/Oracle/MySQL/AWS Aurora (2+ technologies)

🔍 Proactive, risk-assessed decision-making

🗣️ Mentoring and stakeholder communication

✨ Desirable Skills

☸️ Kubernetes, Terraform

🔄 Automating OAT/Acceptance/Regression Testing (web apps & APIs)

📝 Technical governance & government requirements knowledge

🛡️ SC Clearance is an advantage!

Apply now to make a real impact!