Quality Assurance Automation Engineer
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QA Automation Engineer Location: LondonDepartment: Please SelectSalary Range: Not SpecifiedAdvertising End Date: Not SpecifiedJob Description Your Team Commercial Engineering is part of a thriving engineering community in Technology that designs, develops, and operates News UK's commercial products and platforms. The team is ushering in a new age of products, focusing on new technologies and enhancements that drive strategic goals across an ecosystem including The Sun, The Times, and a portfolio of products like Dream Team and Sun Football.Your Role As a QA Automation Engineer, you will be a vital part of a team delivering high-quality software while helping to define and continuously improve a testing strategy focused on automation. Reporting to the QA Lead, you will collaborate with peers across London and Sofia to advocate for test-driven development and evangelise the importance of quality in an agile environment.Day to day You WillDefineand implement a comprehensive testing strategy that aims to automate as much of the lifecycle as possible.Collaboratewith product teams and business analysts to ensure all tickets are clearly understood, testable, and aligned with user needs.Advocatefor a test-driven development approach within the engineering community to ensure quality is built-in from the start.Createand maintain robust test automation frameworks from scratch using tools like JavaScript or TypeScript.Integrateautomated tests into CI/CD pipelines, such as CircleCI, to ensure seamless and reliable software delivery.Shareknowledge by presenting technical insights to internal teams and representing News UK's QA excellence at external meetups.What we're looking for from youDemonstratea deep understanding of the testing pyramid and best practices to make informed judgement calls on software quality.Applytechnical expertise across APIs, microservices, UI, and performance testing to ensure high-traffic websites remain stable and SEO-optimised.Utilizeshell scripting, AWS, and Docker to manage environments and support scalable testing infrastructure.Showproficiency in JavaScript-based frameworks such as Cypress, Playwright, or Jest to build modern automation suites.Exhibitexperience testing GraphQL applications and using visual testing tools like Percy to maintain interface integrity.BenefitsPrivate medical insurance including coverage for pre-existing conditionsDiscounted gym memberships, free ClassPass at Home, weekly in person/ virtual exercise classes'Bikes for Work' and 'Electric Car' schemeUp to 60% discount on Harper Collins booksMaternity leave up to 18 weeks full basic salary & paternity leave up to 2 weeksAccess to exclusive events and competitions with exciting brands such as talkSPORT, Virgin Radio UK & The Times. Weekly virtual panel chats with top journalists and celebritiesAccess to wellbeing benefits such as EAP, physio/massage and counsellingA generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 5%Wide range of training available, plus full LinkedIn Learning access25 days holiday, plus bank holidays and up to 4 volunteering days per yearWe want to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to perform to their best when applying for a role. If you would like to receive any information in a different way or for us to do anything differently to support you to apply for any of our roles please contact us on[email protected].#J-18808-Ljbffr Similar jobs, Role: QA & Test Engineer / Embedded V&V Engineer (Autonomous Systems)Location: Oxfordshire (Hybrid: 3 days per week in the office)Salary: Up to £60k per annum (DOE)We are partnering with an Oxfordshire-based Deep Tech startup that develops safety validation and runtime..., Role: Lead QA EngineerLocation: Ludlow (2 days on site)Salary: Up to £50,000 per annumVIQU are supporting a growing UK-based software provider within who are seeking a Lead QA Engineer to strengthen their product engineering capability.This will initially be a standalone..., QA Automation Engineer London - 2 days in office Up to £60,000 + benefits An opportunity to join a fast-growing tech business where quality engineering sits at the heart of the product. This role will focus on building and scaling modern test automation within a..., A mobile game development company is seeking a Lead QA Engineer to enhance mobile game development experiences. The role involves owning the test strategy, evaluating automation ROI, and mentoring a QA team. To qualify, candidates should have over 5 years in mobile game..., QA Engineer Solar Construction Fishburn, County Durham £375£400/dayWe are supporting a major renewable energy contractor delivering a large ground-mounted solar PV project in the North East.They are looking for a QA Engineer to support construction activities on site,...
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