QA Automation Tester

Job DescriptionAbout Scrumconnect ConsultingScrumconnect Consulting is a UK-based, award-winning digital consultancy delivering high-quality products and services for major public sector clients such as DWP, MOJ, NHS, and HMRC. With a team of 300+ consultants, we specialise in building secure, user-centred, scalable digital solutions that serve millions of citizens.We foster a collaborative engineering culture, support continuous learning, and prioritise inclusivity. As a Level 1 Disability Confident employer, we ensure our recruitment and work environments are accessible and supportive to all.Role OverviewWe are looking for a highly skilled QA Automation Tester experienced in designing, building, and executing automation frameworks across UI, API, and microservices-based applications. You will play a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of government digital services built to GOV.UK and DDAT standards.Key ResponsibilitiesAutomation & Framework DevelopmentDesign, develop, and maintain robust automation frameworks for UI and API testing.Build automation frameworks from scratch using industry best practices.Develop automated test scripts using Java, JavaScript, Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, or RestAssured (BDD).Create automated API test suites using Postman, RestAssured, or equivalent.Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI).Test Planning & ExecutionCreate and execute automation-focused test plans for GOV.UK digital services.Ensure comprehensive coverage across functional, regression, and integration scenarios.Support UAT and validate end-to-end user flows.Defect Management & Quality ReportingIdentify, log, and track defects using Azure DevOps or JIRA.Work closely with developers to reproduce, troubleshoot, and resolve issues.Produce clear, data-driven test reports and automation run summaries.Agile Delivery & CollaborationActively contribute to Agile ceremonies (Scrum/Kanban).Collaborate with developers, product managers, BAs, and other QA engineers.Define and refine test strategies with a strong focus on automation.Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior testers.Compliance & StandardsEnsure all testing aligns with GOV.UK Service Standard and DDAT frameworks.Validate security, accessibility, and performance considerations through automated and manual checks where required.Technical Skills & Experience6+ years of experience as a QA Automation Tester or similar role.Strong proficiency in Java and JavaScript for automation development.Expert-level experience with automation tools/frameworks:Playwright, Selenium, Cypress (UI)RestAssured (BDD), Postman (API)Experience designing automation frameworks from the ground up.Strong understanding of microservices architecture and contract/API testing.Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Git).Familiarity with UI technologies (React, HTML, CSS, JavaScript) for test validation.Knowledge of SQL and experience testing relational databases.Our Commitment to InclusionScrumconnect Consulting is committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and supportive workplace. As a Disability Confident Level 1 employer, we ensure fair recruitment practices and provide reasonable adjustments throughout the hiring process and employment.check(event) ; career-website-detail-template-2 => apply(record.id,meta)" mousedown="lyte-button => check(event)" final-style="background-color:#68B54C;border-color:#68B54C;color:white;" final-class="lyte-button lyteBackgroundColorBtn lyteSuccess" lyte-rendered="">