[What the role is]

[What you will be working on]

You will be part of a team responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of cloud-based software solutions, with a focus on AI-driven applications delivered in an agile environment. This role combines hands-on technical work with a broader quality assurance remit, requiring expertise in modern cloud technologies, testing methodologies, and the ability to collaborate effectively across agile development teams.

In this role, you will design and implement scalable, resilient, and secure testing frameworks for cloud-based applications, championing best practices in software quality, DevOps, and continuous testing. You will define and uphold coding and cybersecurity standards, conduct code and design reviews, and work closely with stakeholders to validate technical requirements and assess architecture decisions from a quality and risk perspective.

Your responsibilities will span the full project lifecycle; from contributing to technical feasibility studies and project planning, to leading design reviews, overseeing testing and commissioning activities, and producing clear documentation including system operation and maintenance manuals.

Beyond delivery, you will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to establish system requirements and performance specifications, ensuring these are testable and measurable. You will also manage user queries related to systems under your charge, supporting both ongoing project work and post-deployment maintenance.

[What we are looking for]

• Knowledge in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, with at least 3 years of experience in software quality assurance, testing, or a related discipline.

• The following skills are mandatory: a foundational understanding of software testing methodologies including functional, regression, and integration testing; basic proficiency in writing test scripts in at least one language such as Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or Java; familiarity with at least one test automation framework such as Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright; and basic experience with API testing using tools such as Postman.

• The following skills are advantageous: experience with CI/CD pipelines via SHIP-HATS or equivalent; familiarity with SQL, cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure, or containerisation tools such as Docker; and knowledge of Government ICT policies and IM8 compliance standards.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to contribute across the project lifecycle from test planning to post-deployment support, and a proactive approach to problem-solving with a strong sense of ownership.

As part of the shortlisting process for the role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and / or undergo further assessment.