Automation Test Engineer
nology
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
2 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Temporary to permanent Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Experience level
Junior Compensation
£ 46KJob location
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Tech stack
Java
Agile Methodologies
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Automation of Tests
Encodings
Selenium
Cloud Platform System
Spring-boot
Reliability of Systems
Backend
Job description
We're recruiting an experienced Automation Test Engineer to join a high-performing delivery team working across complex, enterprise-scale client systems. This role suits professionals who are passionate about quality engineering, test automation, and improving delivery outcomes.
What You'll Be Doing
- Designing and maintaining Java-based automation test frameworks
- Developing and executing automated test suites using Selenium
- Embedding testing within CI/CD pipelines
- Working closely with developers to drive quality-first approaches
- Contributing to automation testing strategies
- Identifying defects early and improving system reliability
- Supporting continuous improvement in testing practices
Technologies You'll Work With
- Language: Java
- Automation: Selenium
- Backend Exposure: Java, Spring Boot
- Cloud: AWS
- Ways of Working: Agile delivery, modern testing standards
Requirements
- 1-3 Years experience in Automation Testing
- Strong experience with Java-based test automation
- Hands-on knowledge of Selenium
- Exposure to AWS or cloud environments
- Comfortable working in Agile teams
Benefits & conditions
Why Join Us?
- Meaningful, delivery-led work - Work on real, complex projects where your experience makes an impact from day one, with clear ownership and accountability.
- Continuous development & upskilling - Access targeted learning and development opportunities to deepen your technical, analytical, and consulting capabilities.
- Clear long-term potential - Strong performance and business alignment may lead to permanent opportunities after 12 months, offering long-term career stability.
- Collaborative, high-performing culture - Join a team that values curiosity, quality, and continuous improvement, working alongside experienced professionals who care about how work gets done.