QA Automation Engineer

We’re working with an established FinTech business in Newcastle that is looking for a QA Automation Engineer to join its growing team. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on strengthening QA capability through automation, AI-assisted testing and continuous improvement. You’ll build, maintain and execute automated UI and API test suites, helping to improve software quality, reduce repetitive manual testing and support faster, more confident software delivery. Working closely with Product, Engineering, QA and other internal stakeholders, you’ll help identify testing risks, investigate defects and ensure testing remains aligned with delivery priorities. Please note, this is a hybrid role in Newcastle. What You’ll Be Doing: Design, maintain and execute automated UI and API tests using Playwright, Cypress, Selenium or equivalent frameworks

Use AI-assisted testing tools to support test creation, maintenance, failure analysis, defect triage and regression risk identification

Write clear, reliable and maintainable test code

Run automated tests through CI/CD pipelines

Debug failing tests and identify issues across products, tests, data and environments

Maintain stable, relevant and efficient regression test suites

Review requirements and technical changes to identify test scenarios, edge cases and automation opportunities

Investigate and clearly document defects

Use test results, defect trends and pipeline feedback to identify improvements to QA practices

Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering and QA teams

Hands-on experience building and maintaining automated UI and API tests

Experience with Playwright, Cypress, Selenium or similar

Practical experience using AI-assisted testing tools

Experience writing maintainable test code

Knowledge of source control, pull requests and code reviews

Experience running automated tests within CI/CD pipelines

Strong understanding of regression testing, test data and test environments

Strong knowledge of QA practices, test design and defect management

Experience working within Agile delivery teams

Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to improving automation and QA practices