Automation Engineer / Tester
Matchtech · Greater London
Automation Engineer / Tester at Matchtech, based in Greater London, paying £900 per day. This is a contract role.
- Salary
- £900 per day
- Location
- Greater London
- Contract
- Contract
- Posted
- 45 minutes ago
- Closes
- 23 Jan 2027
- Sector
- Electrical Engineer
About 115% above the going rate for electrical engineer
Reference 612116
About the role
Senior QA Automation Engineer
Long-Term Contract | London | Active DV Required
I'm working with a specialist organisation delivering cutting-edge solutions across the National Security and Defence sector, seeking an experienced Senior QA Automation Engineer to join a long-term programme based onsite in London.
This is an opportunity to work on highly secure, mission-critical systems alongside software engineers, test specialists and technical delivery teams.
What You'll Be Doing
- Design and develop automated test frameworks and scripts
- Improve and maintain automated testing capability
- Investigate defects and perform root cause analysis
- Work closely with developers and test analysts
- Drive testing best practice and automation standards
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
- Support delivery of secure, high-assurance systems
Required Experience
- Active DV Clearance (MOD DV accepted)
- Proven Test Automation Engineering experience
- Strong Python development skills
- PowerShell scripting
- C# and/or Java
- Test framework development and maintenance
- Automated functional and integration testing
- ISTQB certification or relevant degree
- Experience within secure, defence or government environments
What's On Offer
- Long-term contract engagement
- Competitive day rate
- High-profile National Security programme
- Complex and technically challenging work
- Long-term project stability
- Opportunity to work alongside highly skilled engineers
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Reference: 612116 · Posted 45 minutes ago · Closes 23 Jan 2027 · Listed via Matchtech
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