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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Automation Engineer (Back End) - **Company:** Hackajob Ltd - **Location:** Southall, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** £61,000.0 - £101,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Confluence, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Collaborative Software, Computer Programming, System Configuration, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Scrum Methodology, SoapUI, Software Engineering, Software Testing Automation Framework, Test Data, Test Management, Workflow Management Systems, Delivery Pipeline, ReadyAPI, Backend, Gitlab, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Atlassian Tools, Performance Monitor, Api Management, Docker, Jenkins, Microservices - **Published:** September 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5899594912 ## About the Role * Excellent communication and collaboration skills. * Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to thrive in a dynamic work environment. * In-depth understanding of QA processes and the software development life cycle. * Hands-on experience building test automation frameworks from scratch. * Proficiency in scripting and programming languages such as JavaScript and Java. * At least 3 years of experience with Java. * Experience in API testing, ideally using RestAssured or SoapUI. * Experience implementing Contract Testing solutions. * Familiarity with configuring CI/CD pipelines. * Expertise in setting up and executing testing tools, testing environments, and test data across different stages of the testing process. * Experience working closely with cross-functional teams, including developers and QA team members, to design, develop, and enhance automation frameworks. * Familiarity with containerisation technologies such as Docker and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes for testing microservices in a containerised environment. * Experience with automated API testing using Java, such as RestAssured or SoapUI. * Experience with Contract Testing tools such as PACT. * Experience using collaborative tools such as Jira and Confluence for test case management, documentation, and communication within Agile/Scrum teams. * Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, including Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar tools for automated testing and deployment. * Understanding of testing microservices-based applications. * Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure. * Understanding of accessibility testing. ## Description * Oversee all aspects of developing, implementing, and maintaining automated test scripts using automation tools. * Verify the usability, functionality, performance, and scalability of our and our clients applications. * Construct automation tools and expand framework functionalities to accommodate unique team requirements. * Initiate and establish processes for automation and performance monitoring. * Contribute to our Quality Engineering teams and our clients in establishing automation and testing best practices for the organisation. * Collaborate with various teams to address automation challenges and coordinate efforts to resolve performance test failures. * Support and develop other team members while fostering best practice. * Keep up to date with industry standards and advances. * Run projects directly with clients with minimal supervision. Technologies: * API * AWS * Azure * CI/CD * Cloud * Confluence * Docker * GitLab * Support * JIRA * Java * JavaScript * Jenkins * Kubernetes * microservices * DevOps * Backend More: We are Solirius Reply, and we deliver technical consultancy and application delivery to help our clients solve real-world problems and respond to an ever-changing technical landscape. We work closely with our clients by embedding our consultants into their businesses to provide a bespoke service and a deep understanding of their needs. Our team has grown rapidly in recent years, with more than 250 consultants working across public and private sector clients including the Ministry of Justice, Department for Education, FCDOS, UEFA, the International Olympic Committee, and Mercedes Benz. We operate as a flat organisation and trust and support our people to work independently. We offer a broad range of projects so our consultants can build their knowledge and progress their careers in the direction they choose. The role is primarily remote, with travel as required by our clients, mainly to London, so it is best suited to candidates within commuting distance of London. 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