Automation Engineer (United Kingdom)

Playwright Automation EngineerTo £60,000UK Remote | Full-time | PermanentA leading UK Microsoft Partner is looking for a skilled Playwright Automation Engineer to join their high-performing delivery team.This award-winning Microsoft Solutions Partner is trusted by enterprise organisations to deliver high class cloud-first transformations with deep expertise across Azure, Security, and Modern Work. With 200+ certified experts, 16 Advanced Specialisations, and Azure Expert MSP status, this is a company building some of the most impactful Microsoft solutions in the UK market.They’re now scaling their QA capability and are looking for an experienced automation engineer to help lead the charge.The Role: Playwright Automation EngineerThis role will focus on building and maintaining scalable test automation for Web, Desktop, and Mobile platforms.The successful candidate will have hands-on experience in both C# and TypeScript, with deep knowledge of SpecFlow, Cucumber, Playwright, and Selenium.They’ll work closely with developers, stakeholders, and clients to ensure robust test coverage and high-quality delivery across multiple projects, often in deadline-driven, agile environments.Key Responsibilities:Design and implement automated and manual test casesDevelop test automation frameworks using Playwright and SeleniumWrite scalable test code in C# (SpecFlow) and TypeScript (Cucumber)Create behaviour-driven tests using Gherkin syntaxPlan and execute testing across multiple delivery pipelinesEmbed test automation into CI/CD workflows using Azure DevOpsProactively identify, isolate, and resolve defectsAct as a Testing SME confidently engaging with clients and stakeholdersIdeal Candidate Profile:Proficient in C# and TypeScript developmentHands-on experience with SpecFlow, Cucumber, Selenium, and PlaywrightComfortable using BDD and Gherkin syntax in a real-world settingStrong analytical and debugging skillsExperience in both manual and automated testingStrong communication skills with client-facing experienceFamiliarity with Azure Test Plans, Azure DevOps, and performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter)This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the UK’s most respected Microsoft Partners in a role that blends deep technical challenge with real client impact.Interested? Apply now or reach out directly for a confidential conversation.