Test Engineer (SC Cleared)

Newcastle, United Kingdom Posted on 02/03/2026

Scrumconnect is a trusted digital delivery partner to UK government departments and public sector bodies. We specialise in building user-centred digital services that improve lives. Our multidisciplinary teams bring together experienced technologists, designers, researchers, and strategists to solve complex challenges and drive meaningful impact in the public sector.

Key Responsibilities 1. Test Planning & Execution

• Develop, implement, and execute comprehensive test plans for GOV.UK digital services.
• Identify key testing objectives and ensure coverage of user requirements across different environments.

2. Functional & Non-Functional Testing

• Conduct functional, regression, integration, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Perform non-functional testing, including performance, security, and usability testing.

3. Automation & Test Framework Development

• Design and implement test automation frameworks using industry best practices.
• Automate API testing using tools such as Postman, RestAssured, or equivalent.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing and deployment.
• Identify, document, and track defects using test management tools (Azure DevOps, JIRA).
• Work closely with development teams to resolve issues effectively.
• Produce detailed test reports and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Work in Agile environments (Scrum/Kanban), contributing to sprint planning and retrospectives.
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, and business analysts to define test strategies.
• Provide guidance and mentor junior testers in automation best practices.

6. Compliance with GOV.UK & DDAT Standards

• Follow GOV.UK service design principles and DDAT frameworks for testing government applications.
• Ensure all tests align with security and compliance regulations.

Technical Skills & Experience

• 6+ years of experience in test automation and software quality assurance.
• Hands-on experience in automation testing frameworks such as Playwright, Selenium, Cypress (for UI automation).

Diversity & Inclusion

At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every individual is respected, valued, and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences, and we actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, underrepresented communities, and those seeking flexible working arrangements.