Automation QA Engineer Inside IR35

Automation QA Engineer Inside IR35

Full-Time 51750 - 63250 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
Interact Consulting Limited

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Design and implement effective test strategies for cloud-based systems.
  • Company: Join a high-performing Agile team in a dynamic tech environment.
  • Benefits: Earn £350 per day, enjoy flexible working, and receive a laptop.
  • Other info: Opportunity for career growth with a focus on QA best practices.
  • Why this job: Make an impact by ensuring product quality in innovative projects.
  • Qualifications: Experience in automated testing and Agile environments required.

The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.

Location: London, Remote

Salary: 350pd + Flexible working

Contact Name: James Clarke

Telephone: 01908 752385

Location: London or Manchester (1 day onsite per week - Thursdays)

Start Date: ASAP and pay £350 per day

End Date: 30/09/2026

Equipment: Laptop provided

We are seeking an experienced Contract Automation QA Engineer to join a high-performing Agile team, working on the design and delivery of robust testing solutions across modern cloud-based systems.

Role Overview

  • Design, communicate, and implement effective test strategies and approaches
  • Collaborate with Tech Leads to understand requirements and define test coverage
  • Develop and contribute to automated testing frameworks (functional and non-functional)
  • Troubleshoot issues, identify root causes, and validate fixes
  • Produce clear, concise test reports demonstrating product quality
  • Communicate progress, risks, and issues to key stakeholders including Delivery Managers and Architects
  • Act as the primary QA representative within an Agile team, promoting a “whole team” approach to quality
  • Establish and drive QA best practices within the team

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Strong experience in automated RESTful API testing
  • Proven experience working in Agile environments
  • Hands-on experience with CI tools such as Jenkins
  • Strong advocacy for quality engineering principles and best practices
  • Excellent communication skills, with experience resolving cross-team issues
  • Solid programming knowledge and coding best practices
  • Technical expertise in JavaScript, Java, RestAssured, and Cucumber
  • Strong experience with Gatling and Scala
  • Experience with AWS services (e.g. Lambda, DynamoDB, CloudWatch) and AWS SDK

Desirable Skills

  • Automated UI testing experience
  • Familiarity with frameworks such as Node.js and Playwright
  • Experience with contract testing tools such as PACT or Karate
  • Understanding of security testing principles

Automation QA Engineer Inside IR35 employer: Interact Consulting Limited

As a leading employer in the digital and infrastructure sector, we offer a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our commitment to employee growth is reflected in our comprehensive training programmes and opportunities for advancement, all while enjoying a competitive salary and benefits package. Located in a vibrant area, our company culture promotes creativity and teamwork, making it an ideal place for professionals looking to make a meaningful impact.

Interact Consulting Limited

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Interact Consulting Limited Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Automation QA Engineer Inside IR35

Automated RESTful API Testing
Agile Methodologies
CI Tools (Jenkins)
Quality Engineering Principles
Communication Skills
Problem-Solving Skills
JavaScript