At a Glance
- Tasks: Join agile teams to design and implement automated testing solutions for modern tax systems.
- Company: Be part of a major transformation initiative at HMRC, focused on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with opportunities to coach and mentor fellow engineers.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on quality engineering in a dynamic tech environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in Quality Engineering, automated testing, and Agile methodologies required.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
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, JavaScript
- Backend: Java, Spring Framework, .NET
- Data: MongoDB, Oracle
- Tools & 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 Testing
Required 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, Cucumber
- Performance Testing: Gatling
- Security Testing: OWASP ZAP
- Cloud & Containerisation: Docker, Kubernetes, AWS
- Accessibility Testing: WCAG Standards, WAVE, Axe
Quality Engineer - SFIA 5 (CoreMod) in London employer: TXP
At TXP, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture, particularly in our Financial Services division. Our employees enjoy generous benefits such as 25 days of annual leave and private medical insurance, alongside ample opportunities for professional growth and development in the rapidly evolving FinTech landscape. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation and collaboration, making a meaningful impact in the world of technology sales.
