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# Senior QA Automation Engineer

- **Company:** Sargent-Disc Ltd
- **Location:** Beaconsfield, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £60,000.0 - £65,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Confluence, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Github, JSON, Python (Programming Language), SQL Databases, Test Case, Test Data, Strategies of Testing, Performance Testing, Cypress (Programming Language), ReadyAPI, Information Technology, Api Management, Testrail, Jenkins
- **Published:** October 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=daed1adc018f2255

## About the Role

· At least 5 years' experience in software testing, including 2 or more years focused on test automation.

· Strong experience creating and maintaining automation frameworks.

· Hands-on knowledge of end-to-end automation tools, ideally Cypress.

· Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions.

· Good understanding of performance testing, API testing, UX/UI testing, BDD and TDD approaches.

· Working knowledge of JSON, SQL and modern software testing practices.

· Experience working in an Agile environment.

· Comfort using AI tools to support testing activities, with the judgement to review and validate AI generated output.

· Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

It would be a bonus if you have:

· Experience testing or reconciling financial systems, reports, payroll or auto enrolment systems.

· Skills in Java, JavaScript or Python.

· Knowledge of automated API or endpoint testing, ideally REST-assured.

· Experience with microservice testing.

· A degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field.

## Description

We are looking for a confident and detail-driven QA Automation Engineer to join our Software team in Beaconsfield. This is an excellent opportunity to work across a varied technology landscape, supporting the development and delivery of intranet, web, desktop and mobile solutions used across financial services and the film, television and media industries., As a QA Automation Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting agile software development by creating, maintaining and evolving automated test frameworks and test cases. You will work with a high level of autonomy, helping define test strategies, execute test plans and ensure our products meet the highest standards of quality, reliability and usability.

What you will be doing:

· Creating, maintaining and developing robust automation frameworks.

· Designing automated testing architecture and expanding automated test coverage using Cypress or other agreed tools.

· Executing system, integration, regression, functional, interface, acceptance, performance, API and security testing.

· Using tools such as Jira, TestRail and Confluence to manage defects, test assets and documentation.

· Analysing business requirements and translating them into effective test strategies and plans.

· Exploring practical AI-driven testing approaches, including AI assisted test case generation, test data creation, result analysis and visual or regression checks.

· Working closely with developers and QA colleagues to troubleshoot issues, improve processes and support knowledge sharing across the team.