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# Quality Assurance Automation Engineer

- **Company:** BDS Limited
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Salary:** £57,450.0 - £75,421.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Automation of Tests, C Sharp (Programming Language), Software as a Service, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Dynamics, Selenium, Strategies of Testing, Postman, Cypress (Programming Language)
- **Published:** October 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://itjobpro.co.uk/job/quality-assurance-automation-engineer

## About the Role

* Proven experience in QA and testing, including oversight of third-party suppliers.
 * Experience designing and delivering test strategies and plans.
 * Strong understanding of testing methods (functional, integration, regression, UAT, performance).
 * Knowledge of automation concepts and tools, with experience applying them in projects or supplier contexts. (Postman, Selenium, Cypress, RSAT)
 * Excellent organisational skills, able to manage multiple testing activities simultaneously.
 * Strong communication skills, able to present test outcomes and risks clearly.
 * Experience with SaaS or package-based applications.
 * Experience and knowledge of writing automated test using C#, python
 * Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365, NEC Housing, or similar enterprise platforms.

## Description

BDS are currently recruiting for a Quality Assurance Automation Engineer to work as part of a team with a well-known Housing Association from their Kings Cross office.
Main duties include but are not limited too;

 * Developing and maintaining test strategies and plans for new solutions, changes, and upgrades.
 * Overseeing the testing activities of third-party suppliers
 * Coordinating and supporting testing, including user acceptance testing and implementation rehearsals.
 * Reviewing and approving supplier test documentation, scripts, and results.
 * Defining quality criteria for releases and ensuring they are met before deployment.
 * Identifying opportunities for automation and efficiency in testing, ensuring partners apply best practice.
 * Producing clear reports and recommendations on test outcomes, risks, and readiness for go-live.


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