Full job descriptionQuality 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