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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Web Automation Test Engineer - **Company:** Sutherland - **Location:** Bristol, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Apple IOS, Automation of Tests, Code Coverage, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Spinnaker, Strategies of Testing, TypeScript, User Interface Testing, Web Testing, Postman, ReadyAPI, Git, Kubernetes, Playwright, Tools for Reporting, Software Version Control, Docker, Jenkins - **Published:** July 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/x/42193411/ ## About the Role We are looking for a Sr Web Test automation engineer with strong TypeScript experience for our direct client @ UK High level skillset:Experience: 10+ yearsSkillset : UI testing, Test automation with strong Typescript experience, Strong communication skills, iOS/Android testing experience will be a plusLocation : UK - Remote. Time zone should be GMT(London time)., About the RoleWe are looking for a Senior QA Automation Engineer with deep expertise in TypeScript and Playwright to join our growing quality team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has strong problem-solving skills, and enjoys building robust test frameworks that support engineering at scale.You will play a key role in shaping our test automation strategy, designing scalable solutions, and driving quality across cross-functional teams.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and build robust automation frameworks from scratch using Playwright with TypeScript.Write reusable, maintainable, and scalable automated test scripts for end-to-end and integration testing.Drive adoption of test automation practices across teams, ensuring adherence to automation coding standards and design patterns.Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Buildkite, Spinnaker, Jenkins) to enable efficient and reliable deployments.Collaborate with development, DevOps, and product teams to triage issues, refine test strategies, and improve overall software quality.Take ownership of solving ambiguous automation and integration problems across multiple services or teams.Act as a quality advocate by providing guidance and support in planning, reviews, and retrospectives.Maintain test coverage metrics and provide clear reporting to stakeholders.Requirements5-9 years of hands-on experience in test automation, with significant expertise in TypeScript and Playwright.Strong understanding of test design principles, browser automation, and web technologies.Proven experience integrating automation into CI/CD workflows using Buildkite, Spinnaker, Jenkins, or similar tools.Proficient with Git and best practices around version control in a collaborative development environment.Ability to write clean, modular, and reusable automation code following industry best practices.Strong communication skills with the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams and align quality objectives.Experience working in Agile environments with ownership of automation lifecycle and quality gates.Strong problem-solving skills with a track record of delivering impactful solutions across team boundaries.Nice to HaveExperience with API test automation (e.g., Postman, REST-assured, or similar).Exposure to containerized test environments (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).Familiarity with test result visualization/reporting tools like Allure or custom dashboards.What We Offer ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Are Classical Automation Frameworks Dead? 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