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This large-scale programme will replace and integrate with existing legacy systems while enabling enhanced interoperability across government departments.\nWe are looking for an experienced Senior Automation Tester to join our multidisciplinary Agile delivery team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a complex public sector programme, leveraging modern testing tools, automation frameworks, and CI/CD practices to deliver high-quality software at scale.\nRole Overview\nAs a Senior Automation Tester, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust automated testing solutions across UI and API layers. 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