Test Automation Engineer

You will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive test automation strategy for our software products. This role requires collaboration with developers and business analysts to ensure high-quality software delivery. If you have a strong background in automation testing and are eager to contribute to continuous integration and delivery processes, we encourage you to apply.

The position requires on-site work for 3 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a complete test automation strategy
• Write and maintain automated API tests for C# microservices and GraphQL endpoints
• Create and manage automated UI tests for React frontend using Selenium or Playwright
• Implement behavior-driven development practices by writing feature files and step definitions with SpecFlow and Cucumber
• Integrate automated test suites into the GitLab CI/CD pipeline for continuous feedback
• Collaborate with developers and business analysts to translate requirements into detailed test cases
• Report on test coverage, execution results, and software quality metrics

• Proven track record as an automation QA engineer with at least 3 years of relevant experience
• Experience with behavior-driven development frameworks such as SpecFlow and/or Cucumber
• Strong skills in UI automation tools like Playwright or Selenium
• Experience testing REST and GraphQL APIs
• Basic programming and scripting skills
• Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with testing applications in cloud environments such as AWS or Azure
• Fluency in English at a professional working level

• Private Healthcare Package
• Pension
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced Maternity policy
• Group Life Protection Benefit
• Give as You Earn
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Referral Bonus Scheme
• Diversity Networks
• Access to a range of skills and certifications

First Derivative is driven by people, data, and technology, unlocking the value of insight, hindsight, and foresight to drive organizations forward. Counting many of the world's leading investment banks as clients, we help our clients navigate the data-driven, digital revolution that is transforming the financial services sector. Our global teams span across 15 offices serving clients across EMEA, North America and APAC. As an EPAM Systems, Inc. (NYSE: EPAM) company, a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services, we deliver advanced financial services solutions by empowering operational insights, driving innovation, and enabling more effective risk management in an increasingly data-centric world. Together with EPAM, we combine deep industry expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients stay ahead in a rapidly evolving financial landscape, offering comprehensive solutions that drive business transformation and sustainable growth.