Test EngineerNewcastle Upon Tyne £340 a day Inside IR356 Months initial contractDue to the time scale of the project the ideal candidate will need to hold an active Security Clearance.We are looking for a Test Engineer to take ownership of testing the applications that form the core of our products and services. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the stability, robustness, and reliability of these applications by defining and executing a risk-based testing strategy. You will work collaboratively across the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) to ensure that technical solutions align with business needs.Key Responsibilities:- Testing Strategy:Define the scope and depth of testing using a risk-based approach to ensure comprehensive test coverage of business requirements.- Test Automation: Build, deliver, and maintain robust automated test frameworks and suites that ensure the reliability and stability of our applications.- Defect Management: Identify, track, and resolve defects, maintaining full traceability of tests, defects, and requirements.- Infrastructure Development: Design, build, and maintain an effective testing infrastructure to support comprehensive testing efforts.- Documentation: Create and maintain up-to-date documentation within the test automation codebase, ensuring transparency and knowledge sharing.- Tool Expertise: Stay informed about the latest technical test tools and apply them where they can provide the most benefit.- Best Practices: Regularly review and update the test suite codebase to reflect current best practices and reduce technical debt.- Reusable Libraries: Develop and maintain reusable libraries and services that enhance test efficiency and coverage.- Collaboration: Communicate with cross-functional teams, sharing technical knowledge, resources, and lessons learned to drive continuous improvement.- Reporting & Stakeholder Communication: Contribute to the creation of test approaches and reports, ensuring alignment with senior stakeholder expectations.- Service Quality: Ensure usability, accessibility, security, stability, and capacity are embedded into the development process to deliver high-quality services.Key Qualifications & Skills:- Strong knowledge of automated testing frameworks and the ability to create robust automation suites.- Proven experience with defect management and maintaining traceability between tests, defects, and business requirements.- Experience in building and maintaining test infrastructure to support continuous integration and delivery.- Up-to-date knowledge of the latest testing tools and techniques.- Ability to work collaboratively with development teams and share best practices to improve testing processes.- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve issues that impact test activities.