At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop and execute test plans for GOV.UK digital services, ensuring user requirements are met.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to enhancing government digital services.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative Agile environment with mentorship opportunities for junior testers.
- Why this job: Make a difference in public services while honing your automation testing skills.
- Qualifications: 6+ years in test automation with hands-on experience in various frameworks.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 £ per year.
London, United Kingdom | Posted on 21/05/2026
Overview
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.
Functional & Non-Functional Testing
Conduct functional, regression, integration, and user acceptance testing (UAT). Perform non‑functional testing, including performance, security, and usability testing.
Automation & Test Framework Development
Design and implement test automation frameworks using industry best practices. Automate API testing using tools such as Postman, RestAssured, or equivalent. Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing and deployment. 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. 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.
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 (for UI automation) and RestAssured (BDD), Postman (for API testing). Experience developing test automation frameworks from scratch. Strong knowledge of microservices architecture and testing challenges. Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI). Experience with SQL and relational database testing.
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At Scrumconnect, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that champions collaboration and continuous learning. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our investment in training and development opportunities, ensuring that our Data Engineers are equipped with the latest skills in cloud technologies and data engineering practices. With a focus on meaningful public service projects, you will have the chance to make a significant impact while enjoying the flexibility of remote work and a supportive team environment.
