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Automation Tester
Test Automation Engineer
BAE Systems Digital Intelligence
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BAE Systems Digital Intelligence (Leeds office, hybrid – 1–2 days on-site, travel required) Grade: GG09 – GG10 Referral Bonus: £5,000
Our team of 4,500 digital, cyber and intelligence experts works across 10 countries to help governments, nations, armed forces, and businesses unlock digital advantage through data intelligence.
About the Role
Location: Leeds, hybrid (with mandatory site visits) Grade: GG09 – GG10
You will contribute to cyber defence and key infrastructure protection for government clients by securing the connected world—a mission where every individual plays a critical role.
Responsibilities
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Design and Build:
- Develop reusable, high-quality automated test solutions to support continuous product evolution
- Shape clean, testable code in collaboration with developers
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Integrate & Optimise:
- Work with platform engineers to integrate testing into modern Continuous Delivery pipelines
- Advocate quality at scale through unit and integration testing coverage
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Analyse & Innovate:
- Interpret requirements to create meaningful, high-impact test cases (functional, performance, security)
- Investigate and resolve testing challenges to deliver quality outcomes
- Use exploratory testing to uncover deeper insights
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Collaborate & Lead:
- Share knowledge through test artefact reviews and peer support
- Communicate test methodologies clearly to improve cross-team understanding
Requirements
Mandatory Skills & Experience
- Agile methodology experience in a dynamic environment
- Hands-on experience with test automation tools, such as:
- Selenium
- Cucumber
- Familiarity with API testing, including tools like REST Assured
- Experience testing user interfaces and large datasets
- Strong working knowledge of Java and SQL
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Desirable Perks
- Proficiency with collaboration tools) like Jira, Confluence and GitHub
- Exposure to BDD (Behaviour-Driven Development) and TDD (Test-Driven Development)
- Awareness of accessibility standards and inclusive design
- Interest in/knowledge of:
- AWS, Kubernetes, Kafka, PostgreSQL
Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence
Hybrid Working
Embedded technology enables seamless collaboration between team members, wherever they are. This model enhances flexibility, well-being, and work-life balance.
Diversity & Inclusion
Our culture values diverse perspectives, fostering an environment where individual excellence drives organisational success.
Impact & Purpose
As a leader in cyber safety, your work will defend national security, critical infrastructure, and interconnected systems, ensuring the digital world remains secure.
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