***SC CLEARED***
Test Engineer
6 Month contract initially + Extensions
Based: Hybrid - Newcastle upon Tyne (2 days per month)
Market Rates via Umbrella

We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a Test Engineer on a long term program of work.

Key Responsibilities:
The ideal candidate will be responsible for the testing of applications which make up our products & services. This includes defining the appropriate depth and breadth of testing using a risk based approach, and ensuring the stability, robustness and reliability of test suites. They will work with other teams within the Software development Lifecycle to ensure that technical solutions are aligned.
* They will build and deliver comprehensive, robust, and reliable automated test frameworks and automation suites to provide full coverage of business requirements.
* They will identify and drive resolution of defects or issues preventing delivery of Test Engineering activities.
* They will maintain full traceability of defects, tests, and requirements.
* They will design, build, and maintain an effective test infrastructure.
* They will create and maintain appropriate documentation within the test automation code base.
* They will have knowledge of the latest technical test tools and where it would be beneficial to apply them.
* They will review the test suite and update the code base to reflect current best practices and reduce technical debt.
* They will develop and maintain reusable libraries and services
* They will communicate with other teams and share technical resources, knowledge and lessons learned
* They will contribute to the production of appropriate test approaches and reporting mechanisms to be agreed with senior stakeholders
* They will ensure that usability, accessibility, security, stability, and capacity are embedded in the development of services
* Will follow the Engineering guidelines provided as part of the onboarding process.

Key Skills & Experiences:
Quality Assurance (Functional):
* Junit
* WireMock
* Mocha
* Postman
* Webdriver
* Cucumber
Quality Assurance (Non-Functional):
* aXe-Core
* OWASP ZAP
* Chekmarx
* SonorQube
* jmeter
* Wave

This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible.


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.