At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop robust test automation frameworks for enterprise applications.
- Company: Join a leading tech firm focused on quality and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborate with talented teams and mentor junior engineers while enhancing your career.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by driving quality through automation in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: 6+ years in automation testing with strong skills in Java or C#.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 70000 £ per year.
Job Title
Automation Engineer (SC Cleared)
Employment Type
Full-Time
Experience
5 -12 Years
Note
Active SC Clearance is required for this position. (mandatory Criteria)
Role Overview
We are looking for a highly skilled and hands‑on
Automation Engineer with strong expertise in designing, developing, and maintaining robust test automation frameworks for enterprise‑scale applications.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in UI, API, and database testing, a solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines, and a passion for driving quality through automation.
This role requires a "hard-core" automation professional who can independently build automation solutions from the ground up while collaborating closely with developers, business analysts, and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks.
- Create and execute automated test scripts for Web, API, and backend systems.
- Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing.
- Develop automation strategies and ensure effective test coverage.
- Execute regression, functional, integration, and end‑to‑end automated testing.
- Analyze test results, identify defects, and work closely with development teams for resolution.
- Perform root cause analysis and provide recommendations for quality improvements.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and retrospectives.
- Improve automation efficiency, maintainability, and execution speed.
- Mentor junior automation engineers and promote best testing practices.
- Mandatory Technical Skills
- Automation
- Java (Preferred) or C#
- Rest Assured
- Test NG / JUnit
- Maven / Gradle
- Cucumber BDD
- API Testing
- REST API Testing
- Postman
- API Automation Framework Development
- CI/CD & Dev Ops
- Jenkins
- Git Hub Actions
- Git
- Continuous Integration and Continuous Testing
- Database Testing
- SQL
- Data Validation
- Query Optimization
- Performance & Quality
- JMeter (Preferred)
- Quality Metrics Analysis
- Preferred Skills
- Playwright Automation
- Cypress
- Docker
- Microservices Testing
- Sonar Qube
- Accessibility Testing
- Security Testing Knowledge
- Required Experience
- 6+ years of Automation Testing experience.
- Experience building automation frameworks from scratch.
- Strong expertise in Selenium, Java, Test NG, and API Automation.
- Experience working in Agile and Dev Ops environments.
- Exposure to enterprise‑scale transformation programmes.
- Excellent debugging and problem‑solving skills.
- Nice to Have
- Financial Services or Public Sector experience.
- ISTQB Certification.
- Experience with HMRC, Government, or Banking projects.
- SC Clearance (where applicable).
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Quality‑focused and detail‑oriented mindset.
- Proactive approach to automation and continuous improvement.
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Automation Engineer in Telford employer: Coforge
Coforge is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture in Basildon, UK. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, we offer continuous learning opportunities and the chance to work on cutting-edge reporting solutions. Our commitment to data quality and stakeholder collaboration ensures that every team member plays a vital role in delivering impactful results.
