We are seeking an experienced SC Cleared Senior Automation Test Engineer with proven UK Central Government testing experience to support secure, enterprise-grade digital services.You will work within Agile, multi-disciplinary teams delivering cloud-based systems aligned to Government governance, ISO 27001, and Security Policy Framework standardsEssential RequirementsActive SC Clearance (mandatory)Proven Central Government testing experienceExperience working within secure, regulated environmentsStrong experience delivering automation within large-scale programmesTechnical SkillsAutomation testing: C#, Selenium, MSTest, BDD, RestSharp, JavaScriptUI and API test automationNon-functional testing: JMeter, Azure Load TestingMicrosoft Azure cloud experienceAzure DevOps and GitHubSQL and data model testingStrong understanding of architectural principles and design patternsAgile delivery experienceISTQB, Unit Testing, Docker, Python, DevOps advocacy.ResponsibilitiesDesign and build automated UI and API test frameworks from scratchDeliver functional and non-functional testing within CI/CD pipelinesTest complex data processesCollaborate with developers to improve unit test coverageManage defects, risks, and incidents in line with Government standardsApply HMG security controls and DevOps best practiceEngage stakeholders and take full ownership of deliveryDesirableIf you are an SC Cleared Automation Test Engineer with strong Azure and Central Government experience, we encourage you to a