Our client has an opportunity for a Software Test Engineer to join them on a 12-month contract. As the Software Test Engineer, you will join a dynamic Agile Scrum team, working on innovative solutions in the Geospatial domain. You will be involved in the entire software development lifecycle, helping shape the quality of complex, real-world, cloud-based systems. Role: Software Test Engineer Hourly Rate: 70 per hour Umbrella - inside IR35 Location: Newcastle or Guildford Hours: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week, 12-month contract Clearance: Security Clearance required - held or can achieve, UK Eyes only projectWhat you''ll be doing: Collaborating closely with developers, product owners, and other stakeholders to ensure software quality at every step.Task estimation in accordance with sprint planning.Design of tests within an agile environment using a test management tool.Designing and executing automated and exploratory tests, particularly in RESTful API environments.Testing of Web applicationsContributing towards researching, evaluating and managing test automation frameworks.Support Test Readiness and Verification Reviews.Ability to complete test phases independently and within a team environment.Collaborate with partner teams to prepare and execute Integration and Acceptance Tests.Adhering to rigorous engineering standards.Contribute to Integration and Configuration Management plans. Requirements: Agile development experienceAbility to support the Product Owner in definin