Senior Automation Tester
| Job Type | Contract |
| Location | Remote + occasional visits to Newport, Wales |
| Area | Uk-wide, UK |
| Sector | Digital Tech: IT Ops |
| Salary | £750 Per Day |
| Start Date | October 9th, 2025 |
| Advertiser | Priyanka Dubey |
| Job Ref | 7178-PSR1JP00094516 |
| IR35 | Inside |
| Security Clearance | SC |
- Description
- The Client:
A government department client is looking for a Senior Automation Tester to join them on a 5 month contract. This position will be Remote + occasional visits to Newport, Wales.
Job Summary:
As a Senior Automation Tester, you will play a key role in developing, improving, and maintaining systems that support our national and international customers. You’ll work on cutting-edge cloud technologies, modern delivery processes, and innovative projects, including those involving AI and machine learning. You’ll be part of a multi-disciplinary squad, collaborating with experts to deliver enterprise-grade services. This role demands a proactive mindset, a passion for learning new technologies, and a commitment to delivering high-quality IT solutions.
Experience:
- Key contributor to large-scale technical projects.
- Experience with cloud technologies, particularly Azure.
- Familiarity with data models and test documentation.
- Experience testing front-end and back-end web services.
- Agile delivery experience.
- Working knowledge of Azure DevOps.
Technical Skills:
- Proficient in automation tools: MS Visual Studio with C#, Selenium, BDD, Reqnrole, MSTest, RestSharp, JavaScript.
- Experience with non-functional testing tools: JMeter, Azure Load Test.
- Working knowledge of GitHub.
- Strong understanding of architectural principles and design patterns.
- Experience writing SQL statements.
Desirable Skills:
- Knowledge of unit testing.
- Experience testing Dynamics 365 and Power Platform.
- Advocate of DevOps principles.
- ISTQB Foundation certification.
- Experience with Docker and Python.
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 minorityethnic 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.
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.
- Key contributor to large-scale technical projects.
