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This is an exciting opportunity in the Digital Services team. You'll be joining our team at a time of transformation and you will be part of shaping the future of our department. We use Agile Methodologies and promote a culture of continuous improvement. We are looking for an enthusiastic Lead Test Engineer with great technical skills able to coach and mentor other testers and lead the test automation, functional and non functional areas of software testing. You will be part of our lead tester group, working collaboratively with your assigned squads overseeing the testing journey with management responsibilities. You will act as an advocate for quality and champion behaviour driven development. This provides an opportunity to make the test community thrive by exploring new and emerging tools and approaches and working out how you can help the organisation deliver better services. This is a rewarding role within the Test Team and provides an opportunity to contribute to the success of existing and future services provided by Companies House. Read more about the skills required of a . We are currently using a hybrid approach to the way we work. Remote contracts will only be offered to successful candidates who are not within a commutable distance to our Cardiff, Belfast or Edinburgh offices. If you are located in a reasonable distance to one our offices, you will receive a hybrid contract aligned to one of our offices. Companies House offers a flexible and welcoming culture that promotes a healthy work life balance as well as a proactive approach to wellbeing that allows us to be our best at work. We recognise that people are the key to our success so offer a fantastic benefits package including flexible working with no core hours, 30 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays and 1 privilege day as well as enrolment into the Civil Service Pension scheme with a contribution rate averaging 28%. Job description As a Lead Test Engineer you will; Take ownership of the squads automated pipeline. This also includes various functional, non functional and accessibility tools. Our tests run on a Selenium Grid hosted on AWS (Please note that we're currently migrating to using BrowserStack Automate). Identify new and implement existing test frameworks to improve confidence in testing (Please note that we're currently migrating from a bespoke Selenium/Java solution to use Playwright & Typescript). Be proficient in a range of coding languages (you may be an expert in only one) Lead the delivery practice, focusing on complex problem-solving and influencing senior team members Design and execute non-functional test cases using standard testing techniques Advise on up-to-date functional testing techniques. You know how to assess and peer-review the work of others. Further information on the Test Engineering profession and skills expected of a Lead can be found . Person specification We are seeking candidates with the following experience, which will be assessed during the sift, technical stage, and interview. Please ensure your personal statement addresses the four bullet points in bold below. Professional certification : Hold a relevant certification (e.g., ISTQB, ISEB) or demonstrate equivalent practical experience in functional and non-functional testing. Automation testing expertise : Proven ability in test automation using modern technologies, with experience in frameworks such as Java, Selenium, or Cucumber. Experience in Playwright and TypeScript is particularly desirable. Coaching and mentoring : A strong track record of supporting and developing Test Engineers, particularly in building automation skills. Your expertise will help shape and advance the team's capabilities in automation. Agile experience : Certified Agile Tester qualification or substantial hands-on experience working within Agile methodologies. Experience of Non Functional testing practices including Security, Performance and Accessibility Testing. Has a working knowledge of a minimum of 5 of the following: API AWS Burp ( security ) BrowserStack Concourse / Jenkins Docker JMeter Karate/Rest API MongoDB Kafka Oracle Playwright Postman/SOAP UI Selenium Grid SQL Typescript Unix based systems Git XML Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Making Effective Decisions Managing a Quality Service Working Together Seeing the Big Picture Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Technical expertise of test automation Benefits We offer an excellent benefits package that includes: a generous 30 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays and 1 privilege day enrolment into the with a contribution rate of averaging 28% a range of recognition schemes including instant awards to thank and recognise each other's efforts and contributions strong ethos of equality, diversity and inclusion great work life balance with flexible and mobile working available for many roles a pro-active approach to employee wellbeing that allows our employees to flourish and be their best at work and has enabled us to become an platinum accredited employer online financial support and advice seasonal flu jabs generous maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave allowances a focus on career development and progression a number of inclusive network groups to support our colleagues and a great sports and social society cycle to work scheme staff discount scheme holiday play scheme for children 3 days paid volunteering leave In your application form we'd like you to: Tell us about your employment history, including key responsibilities and achievements. We'd like you to write a personal statement of 1250 words where you tell us about why you'd be great for this role. Your personal statement should demonstrate your skills and experience detailed in the bullet points below: Professional certification : Hold a relevant certification (e.g., ISTQB, ISEB) or demonstrate equivalent practical experience in functional and non-functional testing. Automation testing expertise : Proven ability in test automation using modern technologies, with experience in frameworks such as Java, Selenium, or Cucumber. Experience in Playwright and TypeScript is particularly desirable. Coaching and mentoring : A strong track record of supporting and developing Test Engineers, particularly in building automation skills. Your expertise will help shape and advance the team's capabilities in automation. Agile experience : Certified Agile Tester qualification or substantial hands-on experience working within Agile methodologies. What will the process look like? We will sift applications and then invite successful candidates from the sift stage to attend a technical assessment stage. At sift candidates will be assessed against experience and are asked to supply work history/personal statement and reference any transferable skills using the job description for reference. The personal statement should address how you demonstrate the bullet points in bold listed in the person specification above. Candidates successful at sift will progress to the assessment stage, where you will asked to complete a technical activity to demonstrate the technical skills and experience listed in the job description. This will be assessing Technical Skill: Technical expertise of test automation. For candidates successful at technical assessment stage, the final stage is an interview (via Teams). At interview candidates will be assessed against the Behaviours and Technical Skills listed in the advert and we will use Success Profiles Behaviours, Technical Skills and Strengths. At the beginning of the interview, you will be provided with a work-based scenario. You'll then have 30 minutes to prepare your response before returning to the call to present your ideas (maximum of 10 minutes to present). This will be assessing Technical Skills: Technical expertise of test automation. Behaviour interview questions will be sent to candidates on the day before your interview. We plan to sift w/c 13 January, technical assessment w/c 20 January and interview w/c 27 January & 3 February. This might need to change - we will keep you informed as you move through the process. We may also raise the score required at any stage of the process if we receive a high number of applications. Next Steps Click 'Apply Now' to be taken to our main advert Civil Service Jobs where you can see more details regarding the role, the incredible benefits we have to offer and what it's like to work in Companies House. If you have any questions about the role or process, please reach out to . This role closes on 12 January 2025.

Lead Test Engineer An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Lead Test Engineer to join a growing company on a permanent basis. This role offers the chance to play a pivotal part in managing and coordinating projects involving testing setups, automation solutions, and team development. You will oversee code reviews, drive innovation, and enhance team capabilities. Key Responsibilities as the Lead Test Engineer: • Lead and mentor a team of test development engineers in their day-to-day activities. • Drive process and infrastructure improvements proactively. • Communicate project updates and challenges to senior stakeholders. • Monitor project progress, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions. • Stay informed on industry trends and advancements in test engineering technologies. What We’re Looking For: • Proven experience in a Team Leader role within a high-tech R&D environment. • Strong background in test development and automation. • Exceptional communication skills. • Excellent leadership and team management capabilities. • Familiarity with Agile methodologies and Agile transformation processes. If you're ready for your next challenge, apply today or contact Gemma for more information!

About the job you're considering We work closely with clients and partners to take full advantage of the opportunities of technology. We mobilize expert teams that create custom solutions from existing and emerging technology to deliver viable outcomes at speed. We call this 'Value in the making.' Part of the Capgemini Group, Sogeti makes business value through technology for organizations that need to implement innovation at speed and want a local partner with global scale. With a hands-on culture and close proximity to its clients, Sogeti is currently looking for an SAP Test Automation Engineer to join our Quality Engineering and Test Practice, ensuring alignment with business goals and driving impactful value creation for our clients. Hybrid working: The places that you work from day to day will vary according to your role, your needs, and those of the business; it will be a blend of Company offices, client sites, and your home; noting that you will be unable to work at home 100% of the time. If you are successfully offered this position, you will go through a series of pre-employment checks, including: identity, nationality (single or dual) or immigration status, employment history going back 3 continuous years, and unspent criminal record check (known as Disclosure and Barring Service) Your role Essential Skills Good experience in SAP S/4 HANA modules including SAP Finance & Controlling (FICO), SAP Material Management (MM), SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) Design and implement effective automation test strategies and plans for SAP applications and integrations. Good knowledge of Automation Testing especially with TOSCA automation tool Assist in developing and maintaining automation frameworks for SAP using Tricentis TOSCA tool Manage and mentor a team of automation engineers, foster collaborative work environment, and enhance team performance Collaborate with developers, analysts, and other team members to integrate automation assets into CI/CD pipelines using tools like TOSCA Server, Jenkins or similar. Manage versions of test automation assets in code repositories like GIT. Ensure proper defect management processes and adherence to test life cycles for automated testing Knowledge in Test Management tool especially on Tricentis qTest and ensure Testing is on track as per project plan Lead the Automation Testing and produce necessary documentation and reports for various testing phases, including System Integration Testing (SIT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT), through automation reporting into the Test Manager. Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, providing guidance and expertise in SAP test automation. The candidate must be eligible for Security Clearance (SC) for this project. This requires a minimum of five consecutive years of residency in the UK, with no single period of absence from the country exceeding 28 days during that time. You can bring your whole self to work. At Capgemini equity, diversity and inclusion is part of everyday life, and will be part of your working reality. We have built an inclusive and welcoming environment, for everyone. Your skills and experience Mandatory skills Good experience of leading SAP E2E Automation testing (internal to SAP and externally to non-SAP Systems) Good knowledge of individual SAP S/4 HANA Modules, especially SAP Finance & Controlling (FICO), SAP Material Management (MM), SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) Expertise in test automation tools especially on Tricentis Tosca Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and integrating automation assets with tools like TOSCA Server, Familiarity with test management tools like qTest, and produce reports to stakeholders Ability to work in a problem-solving environment, with attention to detail and Experience in mentoring team members Knowledge of test life cycles, defect management processes, risk/issue identification and Test reports/metrics ISTQB/ISEB certification in software testing (Foundation level or above) or willingness to obtain one. Flexibility to travel and work at various locations during the project. Individual must be a UK national and qualified for security clearance. Nice to Have Skills: Tricentis TOSCA Automation Engineer Level 1 or 2 certifications. Experience with accessibility or usability testing. Knowledge of SAP testing methodologies like , iCaptivate, and TMAP. Knowledge of the Nuclear Power Industry Your security clearance To be successfully appointed to this role, it is a requirement to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance. To obtain SC clearance, the successful applicant must have resided continuously within the United Kingdom for the last 5 years, along with other criteria and requirements. Throughout the recruitment process, you will be asked questions about your security clearance eligibility such as, but not limited to, country of residence and nationality. Some posts are restricted to sole UK Nationals for security reasons; therefore, you may be asked about your citizenship in the application process. What does 'Get The Future You Want' mean for you? You will be empowered to explore, innovate, and progress. You will benefit from Capgemini's ‘learning for life' mindset, meaning you will have countless training and development opportunities from thinktanks to hackathons, and access to 250,000 courses with numerous external certifications from AWS, Microsoft, Harvard Management or, Cybersecurity qualifications and much more. You will be encouraged to have a positive work-life balance. Our hybrid-first way of working means we embed hybrid working in all that we do and make flexible working arrangements the day-to-day reality for our people. All UK employees are eligible to request flexible working arrangements. Why you should consider Capgemini: Growing clients' businesses while building a more sustainable, more inclusive future is a tough ask. When you join Capgemini, you'll join a thriving company and become part of a diverse collective of free-thinkers, entrepreneurs and industry experts. We find new ways technology can help us reimagine what's possible. It's why, together, we seek out opportunities that will transform the world's leading businesses, and it's how you'll gain the experiences and connections you need to shape your future. By learning from each other every day, sharing knowledge, and always pushing yourself to do better, you'll build the skills you want. You'll use your skills to help our clients leverage technology to innovate and grow their business. So, it might not always be easy, but making the world a better place rarely is. About Capgemini: Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fuelled by its market leading capabilities in AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2023 global revenues of €22.5 billion.