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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Automation QA Engineer - **Company:** Causeway Technologies - **Location:** Middlesbrough, UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Data Analysis, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Behavior-Driven Development, C Sharp (Programming Language), Code Coverage, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Python (Programming Language), Open Web Application Security, Scrum Methodology, Selenium, SoapUI, Software Engineering, System Testing, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Postman, Git, Testcomplete, Bitbucket, Restful APIs - **Published:** June 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3eefffd706447cf8 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Test-driven development?, * Tenacious, energised and motivated with a high level of commitment and passion towards achieving quality excellence. * Strong team player with the ability to work within an Agile / Scrum framework. * Willingness to support other team members to support team goals. * Solution-orientated with a positive, can-do attitude and an ability to work under pressure. * Excellent oral, presentation and written communication skills. * Confident and able to work alongside strong personalities within the business. * Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving skills. * Can accurately debug & refactor code within the automated framework. * Able to produce high-quality test plans, documentation and reports as required. * Understand how to push and pull source code into the appropriate repo such as Git or Bitbucket. * Ability to accurately debug & refactor code within the automated framework. * Proficient at identifying and communicating bugs and can document replication steps. * Execute RESTful API testing using tools such as Postman and SoapUI. * Can describe load, soak, stress, and system testing. * Experience in data analysis. * Experience with Agile (Scrum) methodologies. * Previous experience with automated testing tools, for example, Sikuli, TestComplete, Java, C#, Selenium or Python. * Experience with automated testing frameworks and writing automated test scripts. * Experience working in a manual testing role in a software environment, developing and executing tests to validate system functionality against specifications. * Experience with automated testing frameworks and writing automated test scripts. * Understanding of the top 10 OWASP software vulnerabilities and how to exploit them. * Good knowledge of quality standards, legislation, and best practice. * Knows tools such as Azure and SonarCloud to accurately report test coverage. * Understanding of automation test frameworks and building this into a CI/CD pipeline. * Awareness of TDD (Test Driven Development) and Behaviour-driven development. ## Description Our technology is used by thousands of companies and affects millions of lives. You will be responsible for the quality of software development and deployment. You will be involved in performing and/or creating automated and manual tests to ensure the software created by developers is fit for purpose. Some of the duties include analysis of software and systems, mitigating risk and preventing software issues. The QA Engineer will report to the Technical Delivery Lead. The key areas of responsibility for the QA Engineer include: * Software Testing * Technical Innovation, * Test technical solutions including complex components, ensuring that quality standards are achieved. * Collaborate closely with other team members and departments. * Execute all levels of testing (System, Integration, and Regression). * Analysing user stories and/or use cases/requirements for validity and feasibility. * Help teammates overcome obstacles, resolve blockers, and complete work tasks. * Detect and track software defects and inconsistencies. * Provide timely execution of tests. * Apply quality engineering principles throughout the Agile product lifecycle. * Provide support and documentation. * Determine and agree on quality procedures, standards or specifications and ensure that they are met at all times. * Estimate effort required to accomplish requirements and ensure that schedules are met. * Ensure that technical product is tested accurately, based on best practice standards, and on time and support the business objectives. * Make suggestions to improve and support the testing lifecycle. * Communicate frequently with QA, Scrum Master, and Development Manager. * Take responsibility for your personal development, ensuring that knowledge and skills are up to date and maintained, including emerging trends that may be relevant to solutions being developed. * Continuously strive for innovative solutions and make suggestions for improvements that will provide a benefit to the business in terms of improved efficiency, effectiveness, and productivity. * Be willing to listen to and support colleagues, devoting time to sharing knowledge, infusing confidence, and expressing positive expectations. * Ensures all code is reviewed before changes are checked into master. ## Related Videos - [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) - [Continuous testing - run automated tests for every change!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/190-continuous-testing-run-automated-tests-for-every-change) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [How to add test automation to your project: The good, the bad, and the ugly](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1668-how-to-add-test-automation-to-your-project-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly) - [Testing .NET applications a Tool box for every developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/704-testing-net-applications-a-tool-box-for-every-developer) - [Stop Committing Your Secrets - GIt Hooks To The Rescue!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/573-stop-committing-your-secrets-git-hooks-to-the-rescue) ## Related Articles - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [How to create a test plan for software testing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/56-how-to-create-a-test-plan-for-software-testing) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [What is a Test Plan: Guide to Test Planning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/191-what-is-a-test-plan-guide-to-test-planning)