Quality Engineer - SFIA 5 (CoreMod)

Quality 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

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• Remix React
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• JavaScript
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Backend

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• Java
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• Spring Framework
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• .NET
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Data

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• MongoDB
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• Oracle
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Tools & Integration

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• RabbitMQ
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• JSON
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Key Responsibilities

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• Design, build and implement automated testing solutions from the ground up.
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• Develop and execute test strategies using TDD, BDD and risk-based testing approaches.
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• Champion shift-left testing practices and support CI/CD pipeline integration.
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• Coach and mentor development teams on Quality Engineering best practices.
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• Perform testing across all levels, including:
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• Unit Testing
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• System Testing
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• Integration Testing
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• Non-Functional Testing
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• Analyse business requirements and translate them into effective test approaches.
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• Create, manage and maintain test data and testing artefacts.
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• Collaborate closely with developers through pair programming and agile delivery practices.
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• Support defect analysis, root cause investigation and quality improvement initiatives.
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Essential Technical Capabilities

Candidates must be able to demonstrate:

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• Ability to read, understand and interpret Java unit tests (e.g. JUnit) written by developers to support test analysis and defect investigation.
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• Experience designing and developing automated end-to-end and system tests using Playwright with Java.
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• Strong capability in developing and maintaining automated test frameworks and scripts in Java across:
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• UI Testing
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• API Testing
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• System-Level Testing
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Required Skills & Experience

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• Proven experience in Quality Engineering and software testing.
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• Strong understanding of automated testing principles and frameworks.
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• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines.
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• Proficiency with Git and GitLab.
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• Knowledge of Agile and Scrum delivery methodologies.
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• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
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• Experience coaching and mentoring team members.
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• Quality-focused mindset with a continuous improvement approach.
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• Ability to work effectively within cross-functional delivery teams.
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Desirable Skills

Experience with the following technologies and tools would be advantageous:

Testing & Automation

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• JUnit
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• Playwright
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• Selenium
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• Cucumber
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Performance Testing

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• Gatling
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Security Testing

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• OWASP ZAP
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Cloud & Containerisation

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• Docker
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• Kubernetes
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• AWS
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Accessibility Testing

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• WCAG Standards
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• WAVE
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• Axe
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