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# Test Automation Engineer

- **Company:** Ignite Digital
- **Location:** Greater London, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), A/B Testing, Amazon Web Services, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Big Data, Code Coverage, Continuous Integration, Python (Programming Language), Regression Testing, Ansible, Ruby, Selenium, Capybara, Google Cloud, Test Scripts, Gitlab, Git, Kotlin, Kubernetes, Terraform, Docker, Jenkins
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815277555-test-automation-engineer

## About the Role

* Solid experience in test automation with experience in coding in either Java/Kotlin/Ruby/Python.
 * Experienced with Git and Selenium-based tools like Capybara.
 * Knowledge of Docker, Terraform, Ansible, Kubernetes, GCP, or AWS.
 * Familiar with Continuous Integration systems (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab).
 * Skilled in writing and executing test scripts for various platforms.
 * Able to define and document regression testing scenarios.
 * Familiar with Jira and XRAY plugin.

## Description

Join Our Team as an Experienced Test Automation Engineer!

Are you passionate about test automation and looking to make a difference in a dynamic challenger bank? We're hiring an experienced Test Automation Engineer to enhance our testing efforts across our platform.

What You'll Do:

 * Test Coverage: Collaborate with engineers to plan and improve test coverage. Create and implement test strategies for new and existing features.
 * Test Stability: Manage test pipeline issues and work to resolve flaky tests and bugs.
 * Tooling and Environments: Improve test tools and processes. Gain expertise in tools like Terraform, Kubernetes, and AWS.
 * Task Management: Own and manage tasks, aligning with team goals.
 * Knowledge Sharing: Document and share your knowledge within the team.
 * Leadership: Advocate for high standards and best practices. Lead product analysis and improvements.

Collaborate with Product Teams:

 * Lead analysis for backend technologies.
 * Develop dashboards and define success metrics.
 * Execute A/B tests to improve user experience.
 * Communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
 * Lead and review high-performing teams.

Elevate Our Products:

 * Identify and analyze improvement opportunities.
 * Create actionable insights from large datasets.

Skills & Experienced Required:

 * Solid experience in test automation with experience in coding in either Java/Kotlin/Ruby/Python.
 * Experienced with Git and Selenium-based tools like Capybara.
 * Knowledge of Docker, Terraform, Ansible, Kubernetes, GCP, or AWS.
 * Familiar with Continuous Integration systems (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab).
 * Skilled in writing and executing test scripts for various platforms.
 * Able to define and document regression testing scenarios.
 * Familiar with Jira and XRAY plugin.

Why Join Us?

 * Be part of a dynamic start-up environment.
 * Be part of a forward-thinking bank.
 * Work with cutting-edge technology.
 * Lead impactful projects and drive innovation.
 * Flexible hybrid working (1-2 days per week in central London office)
 * Competitive salary with excellent benefits including 10% company pension, bonus, private medical & much more

Join us and be a part of a team that's redefining banking! Apply now to make a significant impact.


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