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About the Role

We are looking for experienced Automation Test Engineers / SDET to design, develop, and deliver test solutions for clients in the public and private sectors. You will be a key team member, responsible for overseeing automated test script development, verifying application usability, functionality, performance, and scalability, and contributing to best practices in Quality Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing all aspects of developing, implementing, and maintaining automated test scripts using automation tools.
• Verifying the usability, functionality, performance, and scalability of applications.
• Constructing automation tools and expanding framework functionalities.
• Initiating and establishing processes for automation and performance monitoring.
• Contributing to Quality Engineering teams and clients in establishing Automation and Testing best practices.
• Collaborating with various teams to address automation challenges and coordinating efforts to resolve performance test failures.

Requirements

• Must have held Security Clearance in the past or hold an active SC status.
• Proficiency in scripting and programming languages such as JavaScript and Java (3+ years).
• Experience of API testing, ideally using RestAssured or SoapUI.
• Experience in the implementation of Contract Testing solutions.
• Familiarity with the configuration of CI/CD pipelines.
• Expertise in establishing and executing testing tools, testing environments, and testing data.
• Experience of working closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, and other QA team members.
• Familiarity with containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker) and orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes).
• Automated API testing with Java (e.g. RestAssured / SoapUI).
• Experience with Contract Testing tools (e.g., PACT).
• Experience using collaborative tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar.
• Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, including experience with Jenkins, GitLab CI, or other CI/CD tools.
• Understanding of testing microservices-based applications.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Understanding of Accessibility testing.

Skills

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Great analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• In-depth understanding of QA process and software development life-cycle.
• Hands-on experience of building test automation frameworks from scratch.
• Scripting and programming languages (JavaScript, Java).
• API testing (RestAssured, SoapUI).
• Contract Testing.
• CI/CD pipeline configuration.
• Testing tools, environments, and data management.
• Cross-functional team collaboration.
• Containerisation technologies (Docker).
• Orchestration tools (Kubernetes).
• Collaborative tools (Jira, Confluence).
• CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI).
• Microservices testing.
• Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).
• Accessibility testing.

Location

• Remote
• London

Work Type

• Flexible Working
• Remote

Experience Level

• Experienced

Salary/Compensations

• Competitive Salary

Benefits

• Bonus Scheme
• Private Healthcare Insurance
• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Up to 10 days allocated for development training per year
• Enhanced Parental Leave
• Paid Fertility Leave (5 Days)
• Statutory & Contributory Pension
• EAP with Help@Hand
• Gym Membership Benefits
• Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes
• Annual Away Days/Company Socials

About the Company

• Solirius Reply, part of the Reply Group, is a technology consultancy and digital transformation partner that helps organisations solve complex challenges through strategy, design, engineering, and delivery.
• We work closely with our clients to deliver secure, accessible, user-focused services that evolve with their needs.
• By combining deep technical expertise with people-centred design, we create solutions that deliver meaningful, lasting impact.
• Our consultants partner directly with client teams, embedding into organisations to understand their goals, challenges, and users.
• This collaborative approach enables us to deliver tailored solutions that drive measurable outcomes across public and private sectors.
• Past and present clients include the Ministry of Justice, Department for Education, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, UEFA, International Olympic Committee, and Mercedes-Benz.
• Our services span the full digital delivery lifecycle, including architecture, engineering, delivery management, user-centred design, business analysis, data, DevOps, and AI.
• We operate as a collaborative and inclusive organisation that empowers our people to take ownership, innovate, and develop their expertise.
• As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and social mobility, while creating opportunities for our teams to work on meaningful projects that deliver lasting impact.

Equal Opportunity

• As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to creating a work environment that supports, celebrates, encourages and respects all individuals, where all processes are based on merit, competence and business needs.
• Encouraging high social mobility is really important to us.
• We foster an inclusive culture by welcoming different perspectives, enabling equitable opportunities and promoting open dialogue.
• This commitment is reflected in initiatives such as our gender diversity group and our focus on mental health and wellbeing.
• Whatever stage you are at, you will find an environment where you can thrive.
• Should you require further assistance or require any reasonable adjustments to be put in place to better support your application process, please do not hesitate to raise this with us.
• As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive, enabling all candidates to demonstrate their skills, experience and potential.