Test Automation Engineer

Overview

At Person Centred Software, we’re committed to improving the lives of people in care through dependable, high-performing digital solutions. As a Test Automation Engineer, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring our software is robust, scalable, and built with quality at its core. You’ll be the go-to expert on testing within the project team, shaping the way we deliver reliable, intuitive technology that supports care professionals every day.

What You’ll Do

• Take ownership of quality within the project team, advocating for robust, testable, and stable software
• Design, implement, and maintain both manual and automated test scenarios, frameworks, and tools
• Collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and stakeholders to define and refine acceptance criteria and test plans
• Execute manual and automated test suites, and perform exploratory and non-functional testing
• Develop and extend test automation frameworks using Playwright, C#, and .NET
• Ensure high-quality reporting on test results, coverage, and defects
• Test web applications and APIs using tools such as Postman and RestSharp
• Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes and overall development quality
• Participate in TDD practices and support developers in maintaining high unit testing standards

What You’ll Bring

• Strong experience in automated test development with C#
• Proficiency with test tools such as Playwright, MS Test, or XUnit
• Deep understanding of test-driven development and full-stack test automation
• Hands-on experience testing web applications and REST APIs
• Familiarity with relational (SQL Server) and NoSQL database testing
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational and communication skills
• (Desirable) Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Azure environments
• (Desirable) Experience in mobile app automated testing (e.g., Appium)
• A proactive mindset and passion for delivering high-quality software in a collaborative environment

What We Offer

• A base salary of £35,000 – £45,000 and bonus depending on experience
• Modern town centre offices in Guildford, with opportunity for ad hoc home working
• 25 days holiday, increasing with service
• Contributory pension scheme
• Additional perks including cycle to work scheme, staff discounts portal and Employee Assistance Programme

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Quality Assurance
• Industries: Software Development