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# Automation Engineer (Information Technology)

- **Company:** Insight
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** £58,899.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Behavior-Driven Development, Computer Programming, Continuous Integration, Github, Python (Programming Language), Selenium, SoapUI, Performance Testing, Postman, Containerization, Information Technology, Cucumber (Software), Docker, Jenkins
- **Published:** August 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5838662973

## About the Role

8-12 years of total professional experience

 - 4-5+ years of hands-on automation testing experience
 - Strong programming skills in Java, with Selenium automation expertise
 - Experience developing and maintaining automation frameworks
 - Proficient in API automation using Postman or SOAPUI
 - Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions
 - Practical knowledge of Cucumber BDD for behavior-driven development
 - Exposure to Karate framework for API and automation testing
 - Experience working with cloud platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure
 - Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes
 - Preferred experience in performance testing and security testing
 - Prior work experience in the banking or financial services domain
 - Strong understanding of modern Agile methodologies and development practices



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