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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Automation QA Engineer - **Company:** Spectrum IT Recruitment - **Location:** Abingdon, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Starter - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Microsoft Windows, Agile Methodology, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Apache JMeter, Load Testing, Microsoft Visual Studio, Selenium, System Testing, Performance Testing, Test Scripts, Backend, Git, Information Technology, Playwright, Front End Software Development, Software Version Control, Api Management - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815260781-automation-qa-engineer ## About the Role Excellent opportunity for a QA Engineer with strong hands-on experience in C#, Visual Studio. If you enjoy working across both frontend and backend systems, are passionate about automation then this could be the ideal role for you., * 2+ years of experience in software testing with a focus on test automation * Proficiency in C# and automation tools like Selenium or Playwright * Experience working within Agile/Kanban teams and a strong understanding of shift-left testing principles * Strong knowledge of API testing and backend system validation * Familiarity with performance and security testing tools and best practices * Comfortable using Git and modern version control workflows * Excellent communication and collaboration skills ## Description Spectrum IT Recruitment provided pay range This range is provided by Spectrum IT Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience - talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range Direct message the job poster from Spectrum IT Recruitment Excellent opportunity for a QA Engineer with strong hands-on experience in C#, Visual Studio. If you enjoy working across both frontend and backend systems, are passionate about automation then this could be the ideal role for you. About the Role In this position, you'll be a key contributor to the quality assurance efforts of a cutting-edge Microsoft 365 solution. You'll help shape the technical direction of the automation framework and support the evolution of quality engineering practices within the QA team. Working in an Agile/Kanban environment, you will collaborate closely with developers and product owners, write and review automated test cases, and help drive best practices in testing and quality assurance. You'll also play a role in evaluating and implementing tools such as Playwright as the team transitions from Selenium. This is a hybrid role, primarily remote with scheduled monthly in-office collaboration days. Key Responsibilities * Enhance and maintain an evolving test automation framework using Playwright or Selenium * Write clear, maintainable test scripts * Collaborate in Agile ceremonies, providing early feedback on testability and quality concerns * Expand and maintain regression and feature test suites * Review test automation code and contribute to internal test tools and utilities * Support performance testing efforts using tools such as Azure Load Testing, JMeter, or Locust * Contribute to backend/API testing and assist with security testing initiatives Skills and experience required * 2+ years of experience in software testing with a focus on test automation * Proficiency in C# and automation tools like Selenium or Playwright * Experience working within Agile/Kanban teams and a strong understanding of shift-left testing principles * Strong knowledge of API testing and backend system validation * Familiarity with performance and security testing tools and best practices * Comfortable using Git and modern version control workflows * Excellent communication and collaboration skills Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. 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