Senior Test Engineer (Automation)
| Job Type | Contract |
| Location | Leeds/ Hybrid |
| Area | Yorkshire & Humberside, UK |
| Sector | Digital Tech: IT Ops |
| Salary | £550 Per Day |
| Start Date | September 25th, 2025 |
| Advertiser | Priyanka Dubey |
| Job Ref | 7156-PSR1JP00088970 |
| IR35 | Inside |
| Security Clearance | DBS/DS |
- Description
- The Client:
A government department client is looking for a Senior Test Engineer (Automation) to join them on a 12 month contract. This position will be in Leeds/hybrid.
Job Summary:
Our client are looking for Senior Test Engineers with extensive Typescript and automation (functioning) experience. The candidates must have demonstrable leadership skills in driving change and will have managed/ led a team. Also looking for candidates with non-functioning testing experience – either performance or accessibility and cannot just ‘know’ it, they must have experience in one of them. This is not a pure automation role.
Skills Required:
- Experience: couple of years of experience in software testing, with a focus on manual testing and test automation.
- Typescript/Java: Proficient in Typescript/Java, with the ability to write and maintain test automation scripts.
- Experience in node js frameworks such as Playwright or Cypress or other node js automation frameworks in Javascript.
- Cucumber: Solid experience with Cucumber and BDD (Behaviour-Driven Development) practices.
- Agile Methodologies: Proven experience working in Agile/Scrum environments, collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
- CI/CD: Experience integrating performance tests into CI/CD pipelines, using tools like Jenkins, GitLab, or similar.
- Non-functional skill- A good working knowledge of non-functional skills such as performance , accessibility & security.
- Cloud skills & other tools: AWS, Grafana, Splunk.
- Experience in working with MongoDB would be good but not essential.
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex testing/ automation issues.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical issues to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
An active SC clearance is required for this role. At a minimum, candidates must be eligible and willing to undergo security clearance. Due to the short-term nature of the contract and the urgency of the requirement, the client may prioritise applicants who already hold active SC clearance and meet all essential criteria.
Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.
How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.
Disability Confident:
As a member of the disability confident scheme, the Client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
Armed Forces Covenant:
As a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, the Client guarantees to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
If you qualify for any of the above, please notify us on your covering letter and your recruiter will confirm if the client is a member. We will then be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
- Experience: couple of years of experience in software testing, with a focus on manual testing and test automation.
