At a Glance
- Tasks: Build and maintain automated test frameworks while performing manual and exploratory testing.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking organisation focused on delivering high-quality software products.
- Benefits: Opportunity for contract extension or permanent position after the initial 6-month term.
- Other info: Work within a dynamic and collaborative engineering team.
- Why this job: Ideal for early-career professionals eager to gain hands-on experience with modern automation tools.
- Qualifications: Requires a degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering and at least one year of testing experience.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
We’re seeking a driven and detail-conscious Junior Automation Test Engineer to help support the testing and quality assurance of a contemporary software platform within a dynamic and collaborative engineering setting. As part of a small, highly engaged team, you’ll contribute directly to delivering high-quality products through a combination of automated and hands-on testing. This role is ideal for someone in the early stages of their career who is keen to gain practical experience with modern automation frameworks, continuous integration environments, and test-driven methodologies. This is initially a 6-month contract with an expanding and forward-thinking organisation. You’ll have the opportunity to work with modern testing tools and practices while tackling real engineering challenges, with a strong chance of extension or a permanent position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build, enhance, and maintain automated test frameworks using contemporary tools
- Produce clear, efficient, and reusable automation scripts
- Contribute to Test-Driven Development by introducing tests early in the software lifecycle
- Carry out a blend of manual, exploratory, functional, and regression testing activities
- Develop and keep up-to-date test artefacts, including test cases, plans, and scenarios
- Perform both feature-specific and end-to-end integration testing
- Embed automated tests within CI/CD pipelines and track their execution
- Analyse test failures, diagnose root causes, and work alongside developers to resolve them
- Partner with engineering colleagues to strengthen test coverage and elevate overall product quality
Skills & Experience:
- A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a similar discipline (or equivalent practical experience)
- At least one year’s experience in software testing, whether manual, automated, or both
- Working knowledge of test automation tools
- Foundational programming ability in TypeScript, Java, or a comparable language
- Good understanding of testing fundamentals, including functional and integration testing and defect tracking
- Awareness of CI/CD processes and automated testing workflows
- Familiarity with development tools such as Git and Agile ways of working
- Strong analytical mindset with a keen interest in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues
Junior Automation Test Engineer in Cardiff employer: IntaPeople Limited
This expanding organisation offers a collaborative environment where you can enhance your skills in automation testing. Located in a vibrant tech hub, the team is dedicated to delivering innovative software solutions. Enjoy the chance to work with modern tools and practices while contributing to real engineering challenges.
