QA Automation Engineer

September 12, 2026

Hybrid

Middle

London

Description

UCL’s Information Services Division delivers IT services to the university community. The QA Automation Engineer will design and execute automated and manual tests for digital systems, supporting deployments and user‑acceptance testing. The position is a hybrid full‑time role based in London.

Responsibilities

Create, maintain and execute test cases and scripts for system updates and new features
Identify, log and track software defects and work with engineering teams for resolution
Participate in requirements‑gathering sessions to ensure testable business criteria
Compile concise test reports and exit summaries for stakeholders before deployment
Provide local and remote QA support during critical deployment and UAT phases

Requirements

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills for diagnosing system issues
Ability to write clear, structured test cases, scripts and defect reports
Excellent communication skills to convey technical issues to non‑technical stakeholders
Experience with software testing methodologies, both manual and automated
Proficiency in using automated testing tools such as Selenium or Playwright
Familiarity with bug‑tracking systems like Jira
Ability to work collaboratively within a team to meet project deadlines

Conditions

Hybrid working model with both on‑site and remote activities
Full‑time permanent contract with competitive salary range
Generous holiday entitlement of 41 days including bank holidays
Defined benefit pension scheme and additional wellbeing benefits
Opportunities for career development within a leading university IT department

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