QA Engineer Automation - Hybrid

• Commercial experience in Quality Engineering or Test Automation within modern software engineering environments
• Strong automation testing experience using Playwright (preferred) or Selenium
• Hands-on coding ability with experience reading, reviewing and troubleshooting application code rather than relying solely on UI automation
• Experience building full-stack automation frameworks covering APIs, backend services and user interfaces
• Good understanding of unit testing principles and automated quality practices
• Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or GCP, including an understanding of testing cloud-native applications
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automated software delivery practices
• Experience using AI-powered engineering tools such as GitHub Copilot or Claude, with an interest in applying AI to software engineering and test automation
• Strong understanding of Shift-Left Testing and embedding quality throughout the SDLC
• Comfortable working closely with developers within Agile engineering teams
• Previous experience leading technical workstreams, mentoring engineers or acting as a Team Lead
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the confidence to operate in client-facing environments
• A proactive approach to learning through certifications, personal projects, technical communities or continuous self-development
• Eligibility to obtain SC Security Clearance, requiring five years of continuous UK address history

An opportunity has arisen to join a globally recognised technology consultancy delivering complex digital transformation programmes for some of the UK's largest public and private sector organisations. This role sits within a high-performing engineering practice where quality is embedded throughout the software development lifecycle rather than treated as a final stage. Working across a variety of client engagements, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to design, build and deliver modern automation solutions using the latest cloud, AI and DevOps technologies. Every project brings new technical challenges, making this an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys continuous learning, solving complex problems and working across diverse technology stacks. What's on Offer

• Salary between 50k - 60k - D.O.E
• Hybrid working with an initial expectation of 3 days per week on-site
• Exposure to a wide variety of enterprise-scale digital transformation programmes
• Opportunity to work with modern cloud, AI and automation technologies
• Extensive training, certifications and continuous professional development
• Clear career progression within a large engineering and consulting practice
• Comprehensive benefits package including private healthcare, generous annual leave and additional employee benefits
• Opportunity to contribute to engineering communities, mentoring initiatives and technical thought leadership