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# Senior QA Analyst & Automation Engineer

- **Company:** Orlaroseassociates
- **Location:** Greater London, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Automation of Tests, Unit Testing, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Software Quality, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Software Tools, Software Quality Assurance (SQA), Systems Integration, Strategies of Testing, Performance Testing, Git, Build Management, Pytest
- **Published:** September 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2840639851-senior-qa-analyst--automation-engineer

## About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and technically strong Senior QA Analyst & Automation Engineer to join a fast-paced and innovative technology environment. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in test automation and a passion for improving software quality through modern engineering practices.

You will play a key role in driving a "shift-left" approach to testing, embedding quality early in the development lifecycle, and building scalable automated testing solutions. Working cross-functionally with Development, DevOps, and Product teams, you will help ensure high-quality software delivery across all stages., * Strong experience in software quality assurance, with a focus on automation

 * Proven ability to design and build test frameworks from scratch
 * Solid understanding of unit testing, TDD and BDD methodologies
 * Experience with non-functional testing (e.g. performance, scalability)
 * Familiarity with Agile environments and DevOps practices
 * Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines (e.g. Azure)
 * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
 * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
 * A proactive mindset with a passion for improving quality and efficiency
 * Experience with Python (including pytest or unittest)
 * Exposure to C# environments
 * Experience using Git for version control
 * Interest in or experience using AI tools to enhance testing and automation

## Description

* Champion test automation and promote a shift-left testing culture across the business
 * Design, build, and maintain automated testing frameworks for both functional and non-functional testing
 * Collaborate closely with developers to improve code quality and testability
 * Identify opportunities to replace manual testing with automated solutions
 * Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines alongside DevOps teams
 * Work with Product teams to refine requirements and define acceptance criteria
 * Analyse test results and provide clear, actionable insights
 * Stay up to date with emerging tools, technologies, and best practices in QA and automation
 * Document processes and contribute to continuous improvement of testing strategies
 * Mentor and support more junior team members


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