ob Title: Junior Automation QA Engineer: Global Music & Tech
Client Location: South West London, 3 days onsite per week
Starting: ASAP
Pay Comments: up to £150 per day (PAYE Only)
Minimum Pay (per day): 135.00
Maximum Pay (per day): 150.00
Hours: Full-time
Duration: 12-month contract
Job Description:
The Launchpad for Your QA Automation Career
Want to see your code impact hundreds of millions of users globally? We are a household name in the global consumer technology and entertainment space, and we're looking for a sharp, tech-savvy Junior Automation QA Engineer to join our client's core automation team. You'll be working directly alongside established developers to expand our custom Python testing frameworks and push our automation coverage to the absolute limit.
What's in it for you:
- Duration: Initial 12-month contract with long-term stability.
- Team Culture: Work closely with 3 elite, collaborative developers who love to mentor.
- Hybrid Flexibility: 3 days onsite (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) in our client's vibrant, collaborative hub, and 2 days remote.
- Sector: Music Technology / Mobile Applications
- Impact: True ownership of test case automation in a fast-paced, world-class product environment.
What you'll be doing:
- Writing clean, maintainable Python scripts to expand our custom test automation framework.
- Using advanced proxy tools to analyze and debug data flows.
- Collaborating daily with the development team to isolate bugs and streamline the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
- Exercising your problem-solving skills to think on your feet and proactively improve test coverage.
What you'll bring:
- Coding Foundation: Practical programming experience, ideally in Python (or strong exposure to mobile automation testing tools).
- Technical Toolkit: Familiarity with proxy tools (e.g., Charles Proxy, Fiddler) to track down data flow anomalies.
- QA Foundations: Solid understanding of QA terminology, testing methodologies, and the SDLC.
- Mindset: Exceptional communication skills, a team-first attitude, and the ability to adapt quickly.
- Education: A BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a highly relevant technical discipline.
Note: Our hiring process is fast and transparent. It consists of a 2-stage process, including a live, interactive screen-share Python coding exercise. If you love solving puzzles with code, we want to hear from you!
Ready to help the world discover music? Apply with your CV today.
Client Description:
Our Client is a multinational technology company that boasts some of the most popular consumer electronics on the planet. They also offer prolific media and entertainment services, software, cloud services, fitness accessories, and payment solutions.
Aquent is dedicated to improving inclusivity & is proudly an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups & are committed to providing support to applicants with disabilities. We aim to provide reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process to those with a medical condition, disability or neurodivergence.
Junior Automation QA Engineer: Global Music & Tech employer: Aquent
Aquent is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and collaborative work culture in the heart of London. With a focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to develop your strategic skills while working with prestigious clients in the financial services sector. The benefits package, including a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and private health insurance, combined with a hybrid work model, makes Aquent a rewarding place to advance your career.
