Automation Tester - eDV Cleared

Overview

Automation Tester – eDV Cleared
Location
:
Cheltenham or Gloucester (On-site)
Salary
:
Up to £70,000
Security Clearance
:
Active eDV

To apply
:
Dom

The Role: We are working with a client delivering critical national security programmes and are seeking an experienced Automation Tester. This is a hands-on role within a secure environment, supporting the development of systems that have a direct impact on national security.

• Design, develop and maintain automated test frameworks
• Execute automated and manual tests across complex secure systems
• Collaborate closely with developers, Dev Ops, and delivery teams in Agile environments
• Identify defects early and contribute to quality improvement initiatives
• Support CI/CD pipelines and overall test strategy

• Active eDV clearance (essential)
• Strong experience in automation testing
• Hands-on experience with tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright or similar
• Knowledge of Agile / Dev Ops practices
• Experience testing APIs, integrations, and backend services
• Must be able to work on-site in Cheltenham

• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Git Lab, Azure Dev Ops, etc.)
• Exposure to performance, security, or non-functional testing
• Previous experience on government or national security programmes

• Salary up to £70,000
• Opportunity to work on high-impact national security projects
• Long-term, stable programmes within a secure environment
• Work alongside experienced engineers and testers in a collaborative team

If you’re an eDV-cleared Automation Tester looking for a role that makes a real difference, this is an excellent opportunity to join a mission-critical programme in Cheltenham.