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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Automation Test Engineer - eSC or eDV Required - **Company:** IBM - **Location:** Manchester, UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Build Automation, Automation of Tests, Software Bug Management, Code Coverage, Computer Programming, System Configuration, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Apache Maven, Scrum Methodology, Selenium, Test Execution Engine, Postman, Event Driven Architecture, Integration Tests, Data Management, Restful APIs, Selenium Webdriver, Api Management, Jenkins, Programming Languages - **Published:** August 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/930292FC285D4F0B86C58447C75DEF67/job/ ## About the Role * Experience of programming and automation tools such as Java, Python, REST assured, Selenium Grid, Serenity Jenkins, Maven and Postman and be able to understand design to define comprehensive test scenarios. * Ability to maintain detailed documentation of the test framework, tests, test outcomes and defects. * Experience of developing and maintaining automation frameworks for API integration and UI based products, and designing, creating and maintaining automated test scripts. * Deep understanding of software testing principles and experience in an event-driven architecture, with strong analytical skills and the ability to think strategically about test automation. * Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities. This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government's Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personal Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NVS) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (eSC) or Developed Vetting (eDV). Preferred technical and professional experience Desirable Certifications * ISTQB Test Automation Engineer * ISTQB Advanced Level Test Automation Engineer * Certified Selenium Tester Foundation * iSQI Certified Agile Tester (CAT) with automation focus * ASTQB Mobile Tester with automation components * CP-SAT (Certified Professional - Selenium Automation Testing) * CSTE (Certified Software Test Engineer) * CAST (Certified Associate in Software Testing) ## Description We are looking for an Automation Test Engineer to join IBM, supporting our public sector and defence clients. In this role, you will help deliver reliable and efficient automated testing solutions for a range of applications. You will design and develop automated test scripts, support CI/CD integration, and collaborate closely with developers and DevOps teams to enhance product quality and accelerate delivery., You will work with modern automation tools and programming languages to build automated UI, API, and integration tests. If you enjoy solving problems, reducing manual effort through automation, and improving delivery pipelines, we would be interested in hearing from you., * Design, develop, and maintain automated test suites for functional, regression, integration, performance, and API testing. * Build automation frameworks using industry-standard tools and modern programming languages. * Develop optimized and efficient test scenarios aligned to acceptance criteria, ensuring strong test coverage. * Automate test environment setup, test execution, test data management, and environment validation. * Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and work with DevOps to support continuous testing. * Contribute to quality engineering practices within Agile, DevOps, and container-based delivery models. * Monitor automated test execution, troubleshoot issues, and provide clear insights to development teams. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve product quality, identify risks, and promote automation best practices. * Participate in requirement analysis, sprint planning, and backlog refinement to embed quality from the outset. * Encourage and support adoption of automation tools, frameworks, and best practices across teams. * Ensure Best Practices are followed across SCRUM teams, including Test Estimation, Test Coverage, Test Traceability, Defect Management, Test Evidencing, and Test Closure. ## Related Videos - [Are Your APIs Ready for AI Agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2004-are-your-apis-ready-for-ai-agents) - [The Road to MLOps: How Verivox Transitioned to AWS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1050-the-road-to-mlops-how-verivox-transitioned-to-aws) - [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) - [SMART Test Automation - the experience of legacy transformation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100215-smart-test-automation-the-experience-of-legacy-transformation) - [Our GitOps approach for deploying an Identity Provider and an API Gateway in a SaaS company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/776-our-gitops-approach-for-deploying-an-identity-provider-and-an-api-gateway-in-a-saas-company) - [How to add test automation to your project: The good, the bad, and the ugly](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1668-how-to-add-test-automation-to-your-project-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly) ## Related Articles - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Integration And E2E Testing: Are They Complementary or Interchangeable?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/86-integration-and-e2e-testing-are-they-complementary-or-interchangeable) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk)