Automation Test Engineer - £65k - ID44635

Are you a confident Automation Test Engineer looking for your next challenge?

Do you enjoy building reliable test frameworks that keep quality at the centre of delivery?

Want to be part of a collaborative, tech-focused team working on user-first digital platforms?

We’re working with a highly respected organisation in the professional services sector that’s modernising its digital estate and embedding automation into the heart of its engineering culture. This is a fantastic opportunity for a QA professional who’s passionate about test automation and eager to have real influence across development practices.

Why This Role is Great

This is more than just writing tests. You\’ll be a key player in shaping how quality is embedded across the entire delivery pipeline.

• Take ownership of test automation using tools like Playwright, SpecFlow, and Postman
• Contribute to test strategy and planning alongside product and engineering teams
• Build robust automation frameworks in C# within a cloud-first (Azure) environment
• Apply performance testing knowledge using tools like JMeter
• Support CI/CD initiatives and shift-left testing culture
• Mentor junior team members and be a voice for quality across the board
• Work fully remotely with only occasional in-person sessions in the South West (typically fortnightly or monthly)

What You’ll Be Working With

• End-to-end test automation in Playwright, SpecFlow and Postman
• Cloud-native platform experience, especially within Microsoft Azure
• Agile delivery methods with focus on early feedback and continuous improvement
• CI/CD tooling and collaborative agile ceremonies
• Exploratory, white-box, smoke and performance testing practices
• A supportive, multidisciplinary team that values knowledge-sharing

About You

This role would suit someone who enjoys being hands-on while also influencing best practices. If you’ve got most of the following, we’d love to hear from you:

• Proficient in C# or another modern object-oriented language
• Strong grasp of automated testing and experience building test frameworks from scratch
• Familiarity with Playwright, SpecFlow, Postman, and performance testing tools like JMeter
• Knowledge of Azure or other cloud environments
• Comfortable working alongside software engineers and product stakeholders
• Good understanding of agile principles and continuous delivery
• Enjoy mentoring others and leading by example in delivery teams
• Strong documentation and communication skills

This is a fixed-term contract role offering a competitive £65,000. In addition, you’ll get access to a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), pro-rated if applicable
• Life assurance, income protection and matched pension contributions
• Healthcare cash plan with options for private medical and other health-related policies
• Lifestyle perks such as gym discounts, tech purchasing schemes, and cycle to work
• Access to discounted insurance products and high-street retailer offers
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for personal wellbeing and support

An Inclusive Workplace

Our client places a strong focus on creating a collaborative, inclusive environment where people are trusted, supported and encouraged to be themselves. They believe that diverse backgrounds and varied perspectives lead to stronger teams and better outcomes for everyone.

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation.

Seniority level: Associate

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: Staffing and Recruiting