Test Automation Engineer - SC Cleared - Outside IR35

Title: Quality Assurance Tester - Test Automation Engineer
IR35: Outside
Clearance: SC Minimum (NPPV3 Bonus)
Location: Hybrid (with potential for occasional travel)

About the Project:
This role involves working on a large-scale national data program focused on modernizing an existing legacy system used for storing critical nationwide data. The program aims to transition from an outdated platform to a modern, user-centric solution comprising several integrated products. The project is currently focused on the development of specific modules within this modernized system.

Job Description:
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Test Automation Engineer to join our dynamic agile team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in test automation, particularly with Cypress, and a deep understanding of both front-end and backend testing. The individual should have recent experience working within agile/scrum teams and will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of the web application through comprehensive automated testing.

• Proven experience as a Front-end Test Automation Engineer using Cypress.
• Proven experience as an API Test Automation Engineer using Cypress, Postman, and Rest-Assured.
• Solid understanding of JavaScript for frontend development, Java for API development, and API architecture/data formats (e.g., RESTful).
• Hands-on experience with Jenkins for CI/CD pipeline integration.
• Familiarity with GIT for code versioning.
• Knowledge of the Page Object Model and awareness of traditional issues/challenges with UI Web Automation.
• Experience working within event-driven architectures using Kafka.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, agile environment.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with PostgreSQL for database validation and queries.