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# Test Automation Engineer

- **Company:** CGI Group Inc.
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Software Bug Management, Computer Programming, Databases, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Strategies of Testing, Scripting, Performance Testing
- **Published:** August 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.free-work.com/en-gb/tech-it/job-mission/data-engineer-1/senior-test-automation-engineer-6

## About the Role

To succeed in this role, you should have strong experience in software testing and test automation within complex delivery environments. You will bring a collaborative approach, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work across multiple technologies and delivery methodologies while supporting high-quality outcomes and continuous improvement., * Proven experience as a Test Engineer, operating within secure environments

 * Strong experience developing automated tests and test frameworks

 * Proficiency in at least one modern programming or scripting language

 * Good understanding of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and automation integration

 * Experience with test management tools and defect management processes

 * Knowledge of risk-based testing principles and quality assurance practices

 * Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure

 * Understanding of API, database, UI, performance, or accessibility testing

 * Ability to mentor and support junior team members

 * Strong stakeholder communication and collaboration skills

 * Familiarity with industry testing standards and frameworks such as TMMi or ISO

 * Understanding of Agile delivery methodologies and SAFe principles desirable

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## Description

At CGI, we help deliver critical digital services that improve how organisations operate, innovate, and serve their users. We are looking for an experienced Senior Test Automation Engineer to support high-profile transformation programmes, helping teams deliver quality at scale through modern testing practices, automation, and collaborative delivery. You will play a key role in shaping testing strategies, improving confidence in delivery pipelines, and driving continuous improvement across complex environments. Working alongside multidisciplinary teams, you will have the opportunity to influence technical direction, mentor colleagues, and contribute to solutions that create meaningful impact for our clients while continuing to grow your career within a supportive and forward-thinking environment., In this role, you will contribute to the successful delivery of testing services across complex digital transformation programmes. You will design, develop, and maintain automated testing solutions while supporting delivery teams in embedding quality throughout the software development lifecycle. Working within Agile and hybrid delivery environments, you will help improve testing capability, reduce delivery risk, and enable efficient, scalable release processes.

You will collaborate closely with developers, DevOps engineers, business stakeholders, and client teams to shape testing strategies, improve frameworks, and ensure high standards across both functional and non-functional testing activities. You will also support and mentor team members, helping to build testing capability and drive continuous improvement through innovation, knowledge sharing, and best practice adoption.

Key responsibilities:

 * Deliver automated testing solutions across complex programmes

 * Develop scalable automation frameworks and reusable test assets

 * Lead testing activities across Agile and hybrid delivery environments

 * Collaborate with DevOps and CI/CD pipeline processes

 * Analyse functional and non-functional testing activities

 * Report testing metrics, coverage, risks, and quality insights

 * Improve testing processes, tooling, and delivery efficiencies

 * Mentor team members on automation and testing best practices

 * Support test strategy development and quality engineering approaches

 * Engage with internal stakeholders, clients, and multidisciplinary teams


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