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# Senior Automation Test Engineer

- **Company:** Descriptionversion 1
- **Location:** Manchester, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Python (Programming Language), Open Source Technology, Scrum Methodology, Selenium, Systems Integration, Strategies of Testing, Cypress (Programming Language), Hardware Testing, Playwright, Selenium Webdriver
- **Published:** August 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/senior-automation-test-engineer/44650242

## About the Role

tests.Delivered front end cross-browser functional testing, device testing, exploratory, systems integration and user acceptance testing e.g. manual testing.Confident with building and maintaining frameworks in one or more of these languages: Java, JavaScript, Python, or C#.Have practical experience with open source tools such as: Cypress, Karate, PlayWright, Selenium or similar.Worked in an agile environment.Develop and maintain high-quality automated test scripts using modern testing frameworks (e.g. Selenium, WebdriverIO, Cypress )Integrate automated tests within CI/CD pipelines for continuous validation, experience with Azure Devops will be a great bonus.Familiarity with performance, load and stress testing tools like JMeterAdditional InformationWhy Version 1?At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability.Share in our success with our Quarterly

## Description

deeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us and we'll invest in you!. Job DescriptionYou may have been working as a Software Engineer in Test, Test Engineer or Test Analyst who is confident in their ability performing manual test but also enjoy conducting automation testing. You'll be part of an agile team helping our clients achieve their business transformation goals by identifying requirements, developing solutions and providing ongoing guidance and advice in test. You may also get involved with:Defining and executing test strategies and scriptsAccurate recording and monitoring of issuesProviding support to the development of scrum teams to automate tests to guide developmentReviewing test environments and processes to facilitate continuous improvement and maintenance of quality standardsProviding test estimatesQualificationsDemonstrated experience of Automated Quality Assurance: Deliver overnight cross-browser, functional, non-functional, API, integration and acceptance


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