Automation Test Engineer (IAM Transformation Programme)

Anticipated Contract End Date/Length: November 2026
Work Set Up: Hybrid (3 days onsite in Sheffield office)

Our client in the Information Technology and Services industry is looking for a highly skilled Automation Test Engineer to support a large-scale Identity and Access Management (IAM) transformation initiative. This role will focus primarily on automated testing with occasional manual testing as required ensuring robust quality assurance across complex enterprise systems. The successful candidate will contribute to designing building executing and maintaining automated test frameworks while collaborating closely with technical and business stakeholders in a highly regulated cloud-enabled environment.

What you will do:

• Plan develop execute maintain and enhance automated test frameworks and automated test scripts for web and database applications.
• Develop and execute test plans test cases test scenarios test data and supporting documentation based on functional requirements and technical specifications.
• Build and maintain automated test solutions using Java JavaScript and SQL.
• Perform Web UI testing and database comparison testing across enterprise platforms.
• Execute strong manual testing activities where automation was not feasible.
• Create and maintain Jenkins pipelines to execute automated tests generate reports and notify teams of results within CI/CD processes.
• Test APIs using tools such as RestAssured Postman and Insomnia.
• Conduct testing across cloud platforms including AWS Azure GCP and AliCloud.
• Identify log and track defects using JIRA and Zephyr participating in triage meetings and verifying fixes.
• Review test cases to ensure traceability and coverage against requirements and designs.
• Liaise with business and technical teams to define SIT OAT and UAT scenarios.
• Analyze system designs and documentation for testability and quality improvements.
• Support IAM-focused testing activities including validation of integrations with Active Directory ServiceNow and cloud platforms.
• Test identity platforms and data ingestion using SCIM REST APIs LDAP OIDC and CSV formats.
• Perform testing on graph database management systems (GDBMS).
• Implement testing strategies for Policy as Code and GitOps repositories.
• Conduct Batch ETL testing Pub/Sub and message queue testing and SaaS testing.
• Mentor junior engineers and supported knowledge-sharing across the team.
• Integrate automation testing into GitLab CI/CD pipelines and applied shift-left testing practices.
• Identify process improvements and proposed enhancements to automation strategy.
• Adapt to new tools and technologies in a fast-changing environment.

Qualifications :

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in automation testing and framework development.
• Strong proficiency in Java JavaScript SQL and scripting languages such as Python or Cypher.
• Experience with Selenium WDIO Cucumber RestAssured QMetry and TestRail.
• Knowledge of Jenkins BDD/TDD frameworks and Git-based workflows.
• Solid experience with Web UI testing API testing and database validation.
• Experience working within cloud environments and DevOps toolchains.
• Familiarity with IAM concepts and platforms such as SailPoint IdentityIQ is preferred.
• Knowledge of identity protocols including SCIM LDAP OIDC and REST APIs.
• Experience working with SaaS platforms and API Gateways.
• Strong analytical documentation and communication skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively in Agile and cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated mentoring capability and leadership within technical teams.

Additional Information :

Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country the position is based in without requiring sponsorship.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. Please note only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

HelloKindred is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race colour religion gender gender identity/expression sexual orientation national origin disability age or veteran status.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract