Test Automation Engineer

Anson McCade
Leeds, UK
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) JavaScript (Programming Language) Artificial Intelligence Automation of Tests C Sharp (Programming Language) Software Quality Continuous Delivery Continuous Integration DevOps Python (Programming Language) Systems Development Life Cycle Software Engineering
+5 more
TypeScript Cloud Platform System GitHub Copilot SC Clearance Playwright

Job description

As a Quality Automation Engineer, you’ll play a key role in defining and implementing modern Quality Engineering strategies, with a strong focus on test automation, continuous improvement, and software delivery excellence.

You’ll work closely with developers, architects, and stakeholders to ensure quality is embedded throughout the software development lifecycle while helping teams adopt best practices and emerging technologies., * Design and implement modern Quality Engineering and test automation solutions

  • Develop and maintain automated testing frameworks
  • Drive improvements in software quality, productivity, and delivery performance
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to embed quality throughout the SDLC
  • Support continuous integration and continuous delivery practices
  • Champion engineering best practices and quality-focused culture
  • Explore and leverage emerging AI and GenAI technologies within testing and automation

Requirements

  • Strong background in Quality Engineering and test automation
  • Experience implementing modern automated testing practices
  • Proficiency in at least one object-oriented programming language such as:
  • JavaScript / TypeScript
  • Python
  • Java
  • C#
  • Experience working within Agile delivery environments
  • Strong understanding of software development lifecycles and quality processes

Desirable Experience:

  • Hands-on experience with GenAI technologies and AI-assisted testing approaches
  • Experience using tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, or similar AI-assisted development tools
  • Exposure to Playwright and modern automation frameworks
  • Knowledge of LangChain, LangGraph, or AI application development
  • Experience working within cloud environments, Due to the nature of the work, successful applicants must be eligible for SC Security Clearance, requiring 5 years of continuous UK address history, typically with no periods of 30 consecutive days or more spent outside the UK.

If you’re passionate about automation, software quality, modern engineering practices, and the future of AI-driven testing, I’d love to hear from you.

Benefits & conditions

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Private medical insurance
  • 25 days annual leave plus additional volunteering days
  • Ongoing learning and development opportunities
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technologies including AI and GenAI
  • Opportunity to work across multiple industries and projects
  • Access to a collaborative engineering community and technical experts

About the company

We’re currently working with a leading global technology consultancy that is looking to hire a Quality Automation Engineer to join its growing engineering practice.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on large-scale digital transformation programmes, helping clients improve software quality, delivery speed, and engineering excellence through modern automation and quality engineering practices.

You’ll be joining a highly regarded engineering team working across a variety of industries, building and improving products that are used by millions of people.

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