At a Glance
- Tasks: Join exciting projects in the National Security space as an Automation Test Engineer.
- Company: Dynamic client focused on innovative solutions for national security.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, flexible work locations, and engaging projects.
- Other info: Active eDV Clearance essential; great opportunity for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while working on cutting-edge technology in a vital sector.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in automation testing and strong Python skills required.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
iO are looking for an experienced Automation Test Engineer with active eDV Clearance for a client of ours in the National Security space. This role offers the chance to work across some very exciting projects, on multi-year programmes of work.
Start: ASAP
Location: London & Milton Keynes
Duration: 6 months
Rate: £600 - £675 per day, Outside IR35
Active eDV Clearance is essential for this role, given the nature of the work/projects.
Essential experience:
- Proven experience as an Automation Test Engineer, Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), QA Automation Engineer or similar role.
- Strong hands-on experience developing automated tests using Python 3.13+.
- Experience testing containerised applications using Docker.
- Experience building and maintaining automated test frameworks such as PyTest, Playwright, Selenium or Robot Framework.
- Experience testing APIs, user interfaces, integration points and microservices.
- Experience integrating automated testing into GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins or similar CI/CD platforms.
- Experience working alongside security teams to automate security testing within delivery pipelines.
- Familiarity with Git and requirements/test management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Confluence or TestRail.
Desirable skills:
- Exposure to Kubernetes, OpenShift, Helm and ArgoCD.
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or Google Cloud Platform.
- Knowledge of infrastructure automation tools such as Terraform or Ansible.
- Familiarity with compliance and security frameworks including ISO 27001 or NIST.
- Experience with performance and load testing tools.
eDV Cleared Automation Test Engineer employer: IO Associates
Join a leading engineering organisation that values innovation and excellence, offering a dynamic work culture where your contributions directly impact high-performance solutions in safety-critical environments. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to mentor fellow engineers and shape technical direction while working in an Agile/SAFe environment. Located in the UK, this role provides a unique chance to be part of cutting-edge projects in defence, aerospace, and industrial technology, ensuring a rewarding and meaningful career path.
