Contract Length: 6 Months
Location: Reading/Basingstoke/Woking (1 day per week on-site, no travel required)
IR35 Status: Outside
Daily Rate: £600 (Limited Company)

We are seeking an experienced Senior Application Developer specialising in Tricentis Tosca Automation to lead the design, implementation, and initial operationalisation of a test automation solution within a secure environment. This role requires active SC clearance and a Cyber Essentials+ certification.

Key Responsibilities

• System Design and Deployment:
  • Lead the on-premises implementation of the Tosca Server onto Azure infrastructure.
  • Request and configure servers, databases, and other required resources.
  • Install and configure the Tricentis Tosca application in line with stringent security and IT governance standards.
  • Produce comprehensive documentation, including functional and non-functional requirements, high/low-level designs, delivery models, deployment plans, cyber assessments, test plans/reports, SLAs, and service models.
• Collaborate with test automation engineers to create an initial operating model for integrating Tosca into software delivery processes.
• Work closely with the in-house testing team to ensure alignment with business needs.
• Proof of Concept Creation:
  • Develop automated test cases for two selected applications, comprising approximately 75 test scenarios.
  • Transition existing manual test cases into automated tests.
  • Applications include an in-house .NET web application with an SQL database backend and a SaaS application (e.g., cloud-based solutions).
• Training and Handover:
  • Deliver comprehensive training to the in-house test automation team on the implemented solution, operating model, and lessons learned.
  • Tailor training to the team's existing knowledge and the specifics of the delivered system.
• Active SC clearance.
• Experience with Tricentis Tosca Automation, including server design and deployment.
• Demonstrated ability to produce detailed technical documentation.
• Strong understanding of Azure infrastructure and secure system implementation.
• Familiarity with .NET web applications and SQL databases, as well as SaaS environments.
• Proven experience in developing automated test libraries and transitioning manual tests to automated processes.
• Strong communication skills for delivering tailored training and handover sessions.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead the deployment of cutting-edge test automation solutions in a secure and highly regulated environment.