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# QA Automation Engineer

- **Company:** scrumconnect ltd
- **Location:** Staines-upon-Thames, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** HTML, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), JIRA, Build Automation, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Software Bug Management, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Relational Databases, Github, Scrum Methodology, Standard Sql, Selenium, Postman, ReactJS, Test Scripts, Cypress (Programming Language), ReadyAPI, Git, Gitlab-ci, Playwright, Data Analytics, Software Version Control, Api Management, Jenkins, Microservices
- **Published:** October 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/gb/en/find-jobs-in-United-Kingdom/-D3AB409C7FD9BFDBEC/

## About the Role

* 6+ years of experience as a QA Automation Tester or similar role.
 * Strong proficiency in Java and JavaScript for automation development.
 * Expert-level experience with automation tools/frameworks:
 + Playwright, Selenium, Cypress (UI)
 + RestAssured (BDD), Postman (API)
 * Experience designing automation frameworks from the ground up.
 * Strong understanding of microservices architecture and contract/API testing.
 * Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Git).
 * Familiarity with UI technologies (React, HTML, CSS, JavaScript) for test validation.
 * Knowledge of SQL and experience testing relational databases.

## Description

We are looking for a highly skilled QA Automation Tester experienced in designing, building, and executing automation frameworks across UI, API, and microservices-based applications. You will play a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of government digital services built to GOV.UK and DDAT standards., Automation & Framework Development

 * Design, develop, and maintain robust automation frameworks for UI and API testing.
 * Build automation frameworks from scratch using industry best practices.
 * Develop automated test scripts using Java, JavaScript, Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, or RestAssured (BDD) .
 * Create automated API test suites using Postman, RestAssured, or equivalent.
 * Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI).

Test Planning & Execution

 * Create and execute automation-focused test plans for GOV.UK digital services.
 * Ensure comprehensive coverage across functional, regression, and integration scenarios.
 * Support UAT and validate end-to-end user flows.

Defect Management & Quality Reporting

 * Identify, log, and track defects using Azure DevOps or JIRA .
 * Work closely with developers to reproduce, troubleshoot, and resolve issues.
 * Produce clear, data-driven test reports and automation run summaries.

Agile Delivery & Collaboration

 * Actively contribute to Agile ceremonies (Scrum/Kanban).
 * Collaborate with developers, product managers, BAs, and other QA engineers.
 * Define and refine test strategies with a strong focus on automation.
 * Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior testers.

Compliance & Standards

 * Ensure all testing aligns with GOV.UK Service Standard and DDAT frameworks.
 * Validate security, accessibility, and performance considerations through automated and manual checks where required.