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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Test Engineer - **Company:** OAL - Olympus Automation Limited - **Location:** Peterborough, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Automation of Tests, Continuous Integration, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Python (Programming Language), Scrum Methodology, Azure DevOps Pipelines, Selenium, Systems Integration, Strategies of Testing, Scripting, Performance Testing, Delivery Pipeline, Git, Containerization, Playwright, Software Coding, Docker - **Published:** August 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b6e46852df5427ee ## About the Role * 5+ years of experience in software testing, with a strong focus on test automation. * Proficiency with automation frameworks and tools such as Selenium or Playwright. * Solid programming and scripting skills (e.g. Python, Java). * Experience integrating automated tests into development pipelines (e.g. Azure DevOps Pipelines). * Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, including unit, integration, regression, and performance testing. * Excellent collaboration and communication skills Desirable * Experience working within Agile or Scrum environments. * Familiarity with containerisation (e.g. Docker) and CI/CD practices. * Exposure to industrial automation, SCADA, or PLC systems. * Knowledge of version control tools such as Git. Who will thrive in this role? You'll enjoy this role if you: * Like understanding how things work in the real world. * Enjoy solving technical problems. * Are curious and keen to learn. * Want to develop expertise in industrial automation and manufacturing technology. * Enjoy turning ideas into practical solutions. ## Description We are looking for a proactive and hands-on Test Engineer to join our team at OAL. In this role, you will own quality assurance and test automation for one of OAL's key software products. Working within a cross-functional team, the role focuses on embedding automated testing throughout the development lifecycle. It is a hands-on position, designing and maintaining automation frameworks, integrating them into the development pipeline, and collaborating with developers and product managers to uphold quality standards. What you'll be doing * Own the end-to-end testing process for a dedicated product within a cross-functional team. * Design, implement, and maintain automated test frameworks and suites. * Integrate automated tests into the development pipeline to enable fast, consistent, and reliable releases. * Collaborate with developers and product managers to define acceptance criteria and quality standards. * Conduct and coordinate different levels of testing, including unit, integration, regression, and performance testing. * Track test results, report defects, and provide clear, actionable feedback to the team. * Develop and maintain documentation for test processes, results, and frameworks. * Mentor team members on automation and testing best practices. * Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the wider Software and QA functions. ## Related Videos - [Proactive monitoring and smoke testing in your production environment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/139-proactive-monitoring-and-smoke-testing-in-your-production-environment) - [Continuous testing - run automated tests for every change!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/190-continuous-testing-run-automated-tests-for-every-change) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Old tools, new tricks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1916-old-tools-new-tricks) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [What is a Test Plan: Guide to Test Planning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/191-what-is-a-test-plan-guide-to-test-planning) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)