QAT Analyst ( SC Cleared )

About Scrumconnect Consulting

Scrumconnect Consulting is a UK-based, award-winning digital consultancy delivering high-quality digital products and services for major public sector clients, including DWP, MoJ, NHS and HMRC. With a team of over 300 consultants, we specialise in building secure, user-centred and scalable digital solutions that serve millions of citizens.

We foster a collaborative engineering culture, encourage continuous learning and prioritise inclusivity. As a Disability Confident Level 1 employer, we are committed to making our recruitment processes and working environments accessible and supportive for everyone.

Role Overview

We are looking for a highly skilled QA Automation Tester with extensive experience in designing, developing and executing automation frameworks across UI, API and microservices-based applications.

In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the quality, reliability and performance of government digital services, with a focus on meeting GOV.UK Service Standard and Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Automation and Framework Development

- Design, develop and maintain robust automation frameworks for UI and API testing.
- Build automation frameworks from the ground up, following industry best practices.
- Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Java, JavaScript, Playwright, Selenium, Cypress and REST Assured.
- Create and maintain automated API test suites using Postman, REST Assured or equivalent tools.
- Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions and GitLab CI.

Test Planning and Execution

- Develop and execute automation-focused test plans for GOV.UK digital services.
- Ensure comprehensive test coverage across functional, regression and integration testing.
- Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and validate end-to-end user journeys.
- Identify opportunities to improve test coverage, efficiency and automation reliability.

Defect Management and Quality Reporting

- Identify, document and track defects using tools such as Azure DevOps and Jira.
- Collaborate with developers to reproduce, investigate and resolve defects.
- Produce clear, data-driven test reports and automation execution summaries.
- Monitor automation results, identify recurring failures and recommend improvements.

Agile Delivery and Collaboration

- Actively participate in Agile ceremonies, including Scrum and Kanban activities.
- Collaborate with developers, product managers, business analysts and other QA engineers.
- Define and refine test strategies, prioritising automation and continuous quality improvement.
- Provide technical guidance and mentor junior testers where required.

Compliance and Quality Standards

- Align testing practices with relevant GOV.UK Service Standard and DDaT requirements.
- Support the validation of security, accessibility and performance requirements through automated and manual testing, where appropriate.
- Ensure testing approaches contribute to the delivery of reliable, accessible and user-centred digital services.

Technical Skills and Experience

- At least 6 years of experience as a QA Automation Tester or in a similar role.
- Strong proficiency in Java and JavaScript for test automation development.
- Extensive hands-on experience with UI automation tools and frameworks, including Playwright, Selenium and Cypress.
- Strong experience with API testing tools, including REST Assured and Postman.
- Proven experience designing and developing automation frameworks from scratch.
- A solid understanding of microservices architecture and contract testing, including API testing.
- Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions or GitLab CI.
- Proficiency in Git and version control practices.
- Familiarity with UI technologies, including React, HTML, CSS and JavaScript, to support effective test validation.
- Good knowledge of SQL and experience testing relational databases.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in Agile teams.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Scrumconnect Consulting is committed to building an inclusive, accessible and supportive workplace. As a Disability Confident Level 1 employer, we promote fair and inclusive recruitment practices and provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and experience.