Automation Test Engineer | Outside IR35 | Remote
SR2 is looking for an automation-focused Test Engineers to support a public sector digital programme. You'll help ensure that connected applications work reliably across complete user journeys, combining strong automation skills with a thorough approach to functional testing.
The Role
Working within an Agile delivery team, you'll test changes across front-end applications, APIs and downstream services. You'll influence requirements early, develop reusable automated tests and provide the evidence needed to make informed release decisions.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain automated UI, API and integration tests, embedding them into CI/CD pipelines.
- Validate complete business journeys through functional, regression, exploratory and end-to-end testing.
- Work with developers and Product Owners to clarify acceptance criteria, identify risks and agree appropriate test coverage.
- Maintain clear links between requirements, test cases, execution results and defects using Jira and Xray.
- Investigate failures, document reproducible defects and verify fixes through retesting.
- Communicate test outcomes, coverage gaps and unresolved risks to support release readiness.
Essential
- Strong hands-on test automation experience, ideally with Playwright, Cypress and/or Python.
- Experience testing REST APIs, checking JSON/XML payloads and automating integration and contract tests.
- Practical experience with tools such as Postman, Bruno or REST Assured.
- Ability to interpret Swagger/OpenAPI specifications and translate them into effective API tests.
- Experience using Jira and Xray for test management, traceability and defect tracking.
- A collaborative Agile testing approach, with strong analytical skills and the confidence to challenge unclear requirements constructively.
Desirable
- Experience testing applications hosted on AWS.
- Ability to investigate application behaviour through CloudWatch logs.
- SQL skills for validating backend data and checking the impact of application changes.
The Details
- Contract role
- Duration: Until the 10th of December initially and then until the end of March + extensions
- IR35 status: Outside IR35
- Day rate: circa £400p/d
- Location: Remote
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Automation Test Engineer | Outside IR35 | Remote employer: SR2 REC LTD
SR2 REC LTD is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of London where innovation thrives. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, we provide opportunities for our team members to enhance their skills while working on cutting-edge authentication and identity projects. Our collaborative culture fosters teamwork and creativity, making it a rewarding place for professionals looking to make a meaningful impact in the tech industry.
