Quality Engineer - SFIA 5 (CoreMod)
4 days ago
Newport
Quality Engineer (SFIA 5) Contract Duration: 6 months Rate: £460 per day Inside IR35 Location: At least 2x per month in Telford Overview We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join the CoreMod Programme, a major transformation initiative focused on modernising HMRC's tax administration systems. You will work within agile Scrum teams of 4-8 engineers, delivering high-quality solutions through two-week sprint cycles across a diverse and modern technology landscape. This is an excellent opportunity for a quality-focused engineer who is passionate about automation, continuous improvement, and embedding quality throughout the software development lifecycle. Technology Stack Frontend • Remix React, • JavaScript Backend • Java, • Spring Framework, • .NET Data • MongoDB, • Oracle Tools & Integration • RabbitMQ, • JSON Key Responsibilities • Design, build and implement automated testing solutions from the ground up., • Develop and execute test strategies using TDD, BDD and risk-based testing approaches., • Champion shift-left testing practices and support CI/CD pipeline integration., • Coach and mentor development teams on Quality Engineering best practices., • Perform testing across all levels, including:, • Unit Testing, • System Testing, • Integration Testing, • Non-Functional Testing, • Analyse business requirements and translate them into effective test approaches., • Create, manage and maintain test data and testing artefacts., • Collaborate closely with developers through pair programming and agile delivery practices., • Support defect analysis, root cause investigation and quality improvement initiatives. Essential Technical Capabilities Candidates must be able to demonstrate: • Ability to read, understand and interpret Java unit tests (e.g. JUnit) written by developers to support test analysis and defect investigation., • Experience designing and developing automated end-to-end and system tests using Playwright with Java., • Strong capability in developing and maintaining automated test frameworks and scripts in Java across:, • UI Testing, • API Testing, • System-Level Testing Required Skills & Experience • Proven experience in Quality Engineering and software testing., • Strong understanding of automated testing principles and frameworks., • Experience working with CI/CD pipelines., • Proficiency with Git and GitLab., • Knowledge of Agile and Scrum delivery methodologies., • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills., • Experience coaching and mentoring team members., • Quality-focused mindset with a continuous improvement approach., • Ability to work effectively within cross-functional delivery teams. Desirable Skills Experience with the following technologies and tools would be advantageous: Testing & Automation • JUnit, • Playwright, • Selenium, • Cucumber Performance Testing • Gatling Security Testing • OWASP ZAP Cloud & Containerisation • Docker, • Kubernetes, • AWS Accessibility Testing • WCAG Standards, • WAVE, • Axe JBRP1_UKTJ