Software Developer in Test

Posted 5 hours 1 minute ago by Harvey Nash Group

Permanent
Not Specified
I.T. & Communications Jobs
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Job Description

Software Developer in Test 6 Month Contract Outside IR35 Hybrid (Glasgow) Starting ASAP

Day Rate: £470

Job Description:

Harbey Nash's Public Sector client is seeking a Software Developer in Test to join their team. You will be involved in supporting the SCRUM team, Service Owner, and Lead Architect to ensure a fully managed, secure, and successful service. The role involves collaboration across government departments in Scotland and the UK, with a focus on agile delivery methods and a broad range of technologies.

Specifically, experience with cloud Data Migration projects, preferably AWS to AWS, or data migration assurance using MySQL-oriented databases, is essential. The key technology knowledge includes:

  • Best Practice test approaches
  • Test Automation in CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions)
  • Selenium/WebDriver
  • Java and JavaScript
  • BDD testing (Gherkin/Cucumber)
  • Linux environments
  • AWS environment experience
  • MariaDB, Oracle, MySQL, AWS Aurora (2 or more)
  • 2+ years in MySQL scripting within cloud Data Migration projects
  • AWS data migration testing, including Athena, Data Migration Service, or similar tools

Additional skills include:

  • Self-management and proactive decision-making with risk assessment
  • Ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
  • Knowledge sharing and mentoring

Desirable skills include:

  • Understanding of technical governance and government requirements
  • Experience with infrastructure testing tools (Kubernetes, Terraform)
  • Automation of Web application testing and RESTful APIs

This position is outside IR35. Applicants must hold or be willing to obtain a valid Basic Disclosure Scotland. Click the link to apply.