Automation Tester

October 13, 2026

Hybrid

Senior

London

Indeed

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Mandatory office attendance
Fixed-term contract

Description

An Automation Tester (SDET) role within the IT Applications and Development team, leading test automation strategy and frameworks across multiple applications. The position combines hands-on technical delivery of scalable automation solutions with technical leadership, coaching and quality engineering. Offered as a 6-month FTC in London with hybrid working.

Responsibilities

Leading test automation strategy, frameworks and engineering practices to improve quality and delivery efficiency
Designing, building and enhancing scalable automation solutions embedded across the development lifecycle and CI/CD pipelines
Driving continuous improvement by increasing automation coverage and championing AI-enabled testing capabilities
Working collaboratively with developers, testers, business analysts and product owners on customer-focused solutions
Providing technical leadership, coaching and guidance to grow automation capability across the organisation
Monitoring and improving automation effectiveness through data-led insights and reducing manual effort

Requirements

Extensive experience designing, developing and maintaining test automation frameworks using tools such as Selenium, with a focus on scalability, maintainability and quality engineering best practices
Proven track record in automation testing within fast-paced Agile delivery environments across diverse technologies and complex business domains
Strong expertise in defining automation strategies, test frameworks and automation roadmaps that increase coverage and reduce manual effort
Strong understanding of automation metrics, reporting and ROI measurement with evidence of measurable quality improvements
Ability to influence stakeholders, collaborate across delivery teams and mentor testers and developers on automation best practices
Experience designing, implementing and supporting automated testing in enterprise environments including CI/CD pipelines, Azure DevOps, test management tools, SQL database testing and Microsoft platforms such as Dynamics and SharePoint
A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field or substantial relevant work experience
Experience in performance testing with a performance test tool and resolving coding or environmental issues

Conditions

FTC 6 months fixed-term contract
35 hours per week is full time
Hybrid working with at least four days across a fortnight in the office
25 days holiday entitlement with the option to buy extra or sell days
Generous pension and flexible benefits
Private medical insurance, virtual GP, critical illness cover and life assurance cover
Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity pay and carers leave
On-site gym in London open 24/7, health plan and mental health support
Extensive opportunities for personal and career development

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