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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # qa engineer (auto) for music platforms - **Company:** Universal Music Group - **Location:** London, UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** HTML, JavaScript (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, User Authentication, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Cloud Computing, Code Coverage, Data Migration, Elasticsearch, Middleware, Github, Routing, NoSQL, Object-Oriented Software Development, Scrum Methodology, Redis, Mockito, Swagger, Selenium, Service Virtualization, Systems Integration, Test Data, Strategies of Testing, TypeScript, Web Testing, Postman, Cypress (Programming Language), ReadyAPI, Indexer, AngularJS, Playwright, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Api Management, Atlassian Bamboo, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/qa-engineer-auto-for-music-platforms/45175868 ## About the Role pointsIntegrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and define quality gatesTest applications deployed to cloud-based environmentsTest caching, indexing, search accuracy, data consistency, and data migration scenariosDesign robust test data strategies across integrated environmentsCreate test cases, test scenarios, and acceptance criteriaТребования:Strong analytical and critical-thinking skillsStrong communication with technical and non-technical stakeholdersStrong risk-based decision-making and pragmatic trade-off skillsStrong programming ability in C#, JavaScript, TypeScript, or another relevant automation languageDeep understanding of Page Object Model, Screenplay, API client abstraction, test fixtures, reusable test data builders, and service mocksGood understanding of web application testing, especially Angular-based applicationsExperience testing UI behaviour, forms, validation, routing, authentication flows, and browser compatibilityBasic understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and browser developer toolsExperience testing REST APIs and strong knowledge of API authentication, authorisation, routing, middleware behaviour, configuration, validation, and error handlingGood understanding of C# and .NET application architectureExperience with contract testing, service virtualisation, mocking, and stubbingExperience using cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google CloudUnderstanding of configuration differences across development, test, staging, and production-like environmentsFamiliarity with Docker and Kubernetes from a testing and deployment perspectiveStrong SQL skills for test data setup, validation, and investigationExperience testing systems that use Redis, Elasticsearch, or other NoSQL technologiesStrong understanding of boundary value analysis, equivalence partitioning, decision tables, exploratory testing, Agile delivery, Scrum, and KanbanNice to have: Experience with Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, Postman, Swagger, Insomnia, REST-assured-style frameworks, GitHub Actions, Azure Pipelines, AWS pipelines, and AngularУсловия:Group Personal Pension Scheme between 3% and 9%Private Medical Insurance25 Paid days of annual leaveInterest Free Season Ticket LoanHoliday #J-18808-Ljbffr ## Description discussionsIdentify gaps in processes, tooling, environments, and automation coveragePromote a shared quality mindset across the teamDocument test strategies, automation standards, release risks, and quality reportsDesign, build, and maintain test automation frameworksSelect tools for UI, API, integration, contract, performance, and end-to-end testingDesign scalable, maintainable, and reliable automation suitable for CI/CDReduce flaky tests and improve automation execution speedDefine frontend test coverage across unit, component, integration, UI, and end-to-end layersWrite or maintain automated UI testsTest complex user journeys, state management, routing, validation, authentication, and accessibilityAdvise on testability improvements in frontend codeTest REST APIs, service boundaries, integrations, retries, failure modes, and resilience patternsContribute to test strategy for micro-services and distributed systemsValidate API contracts, error handling, edge cases, and integration ## Related Videos - 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