At a Glance
- Tasks: Design modern test frameworks and lead automation strategy across engineering teams.
- Company: Join a leading automotive and financial services organisation with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £80,000, hybrid work model, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Mentorship opportunities and a chance to uplift automation maturity across teams.
- Why this job: Shape the future of testing and make a real impact in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: 7+ years in software testing and 5+ years in test automation with modern frameworks.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 80000 £ per year.
Here at Burns Sheehan, we're working with a leading automotive and financial services organisation modernising their test automation strategy across UK engineering teams. They're moving away from legacy frameworks and building a scalable, modular automation platform. They're looking for a Senior Test Automation Engineer (SDET) to design modern test frameworks and act as an internal automation consultant across multiple development teams. You'll build reusable automation modules, help teams become self-sufficient, and shape the future of testing across the organisation.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Modularise existing Java/REST Assured API frameworks into reusable, repository-hosted components
- Lead framework migration - help teams transition from Cypress/Selenium into Playwright
- Work across engineering teams as an internal consultant, uplifting automation maturity
- Mentor developers on writing effective API and UI tests
What They're Looking For:
- 7+ years software testing, with 5+ years test automation using modern frameworks
- Proven framework development from scratch - modular, scalable, repository-hosted
- Object-oriented programming fundamentals - design patterns (e.g., factory patterns)
- Consultancy mindset
- Experience in regulated environments (Nice to Have)
- Google Cloud Platform and Performance testing background would be a bonus
Sound Interesting? Feel free to reach out and we'll be sure to get back to you.
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Quality Assurance and Information Technology
Software Engineer in Test employer: Burns Sheehan
At Burns Sheehan, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. As a Senior Test Automation Engineer in Basildon, you'll not only have the opportunity to shape the future of testing within a leading automotive and financial services organisation but also benefit from a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance. With a strong focus on employee growth, mentorship, and cutting-edge technology, we empower our team members to thrive and excel in their careers.
