Senior Automation Test Engineer (SC Cleared)

We are seeking an experienced SC Cleared Senior Automation Test Engineer with proven UK Central Government testing experience to support secure, enterprise-grade digital services. You will work within Agile, multi-disciplinary teams delivering cloud-based systems aligned to Government governance, ISO 27001, and Security Policy Framework standards Essential Requirements Active SC Clearance (mandatory) Proven Central Government testing experience Experience working within secure, regulated environments Strong experience delivering automation within large-scale programmes Technical Skills Automation testing: C#, Selenium, MSTest, BDD, RestSharp, JavaScript UI and API test automation Non-functional testing: JMeter, Azure Load Testing Microsoft Azure cloud experience Azure DevOps and GitHub SQL and data model testing Strong understanding of architectural principles and design patterns Agile delivery experience ISTQB, Unit Testing, Docker, Python, DevOps advocacy. Responsibilities Design and build automated UI and API test frameworks from scratch Deliver functional and non-functional testing within CI/CD pipelines Test complex data processes Collaborate with developers to improve unit test coverage Manage defects, risks, and incidents in line with Government standards Apply HMG security controls and DevOps best practice Engage stakeholders and take full ownership of delivery Desirable If you are an SC Cleared Automation Test Engineer with strong Azure and Central Government experience, we encourage you to apply. *Rates depend on experience and client requirements