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Test Engineer

Central Government Division
Contract/Interim
01782 203040
£450 - £500 per day
London
144185 (HZC)
04-09-2025 10:18 AM
Role: Test engineer
Rate: Inside IR35
Location: Remote with occasional travel to Croydon
Duration: 6 months initially
SC Clearance required

Candidate profile

* Minimum 6 years of testing experience, with a strong ability to take ownership and work independently.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of leading discussions in stand-ups and work effectively with stakeholders on testing deliverables.
* Proficient in both manual and automation testing, with expertise in analysing and designing high-level test cases, test data, and test deliverables.
* Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies
* Extensive experience in testing Microsoft PowerApps/MS Dynamics 365 applications.
* Experience in performing web accessibility testing for applications to ensure compliance with WCAG AA standards.
* Proficiency in at least one programming or scripting language such as Python, JavaScript and TypeScript
* Hands-on development experience with test automation frameworks and tools.
* Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and related tools.
* Strong understanding of API testing.
* Experience with test management and defect tracking tools.
* Experience working with ServiceNow.
* Strong attention to detail. Able to produce and review quality deliverables.


Tools Knowledge
* Cloud Platforms: Azure
* Scripting/Programming: Python, JavaScript/TypeScript
* Test Automation(UI &API): PlayWright, PyTest, Power Apps Test Studio
* CI/CD Tools: Azure Devops
* Version Control: GIT
* Issue Tracking & Collaboration: Jira, Zephyr, Confluence, SharePoint, Azure Devops
* Web Accessibility Testing: JAWS, NVDA, Axe


Nice to Have
* Artificial Intelligence (AI) concepts
* Performance Testing


Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.

Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

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