Test Automation Engineer

November 5, 2026

Hybrid

Junior

London Area, United Kingdom

Keep in mind

Security clearance required

Description

This role joins fast-paced agile delivery teams on live public sector projects as a Test Automation Engineer. The core tech stack is Java, Selenium and AWS, covering automated UI and API test frameworks, cloud testing in AWS and integration into CI/CD pipelines. The role also delivers automation with Playwright, Cypress, WebdriverIO, Cucumber, Serenity BDD, Robot Framework and Rest Assured. Some commercial test automation experience is required.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain automated test solutions using Java, Selenium WebDriver and a range of open-source testing tools and frameworks
Design, build and execute automated UI and API test frameworks to support quality assurance across complex digital delivery programmes
Perform testing within AWS cloud environments, validating cloud-based applications, services and integrations
Work within Agile and DevOps teams, applying TDD, BDD, ATDD and continuous testing practices throughout the software development lifecycle
Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines, ensuring efficient, reliable and repeatable software delivery
Deliver automation using technologies such as Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, WebdriverIO, Cucumber, Serenity BDD, Robot Framework and Rest Assured
Execute functional, integration, regression and end-to-end testing, supported by manual and exploratory testing where appropriate
Collaborate with Developers, Business Analysts, Product Owners and wider delivery teams to define test scenarios, acceptance criteria and quality outcomes
Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes, automation frameworks, tooling and testing standards across projects

Requirements

Proven experience in test automation engineering with strong hands-on expertise in Java and Selenium WebDriver
Experience designing, developing and maintaining scalable UI and API automation frameworks using industry-standard open-source tools
Commercial experience or certification with AWS cloud environments and experience testing cloud-native applications, services and integrations
Practical experience working within Agile and DevOps delivery teams, applying TDD, BDD, ATDD and continuous testing principles
Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, including functional, integration, regression, end-to-end, exploratory and API testing
Experience working in Agile and ideally with Gherkin and Cucumber
Extensive working experience with Jira and Confluence
Proactive can-do attitude with a focus on learning and continuous improvement

Conditions

Hybrid working from one of the offices or from home, with travel to customer sites
Budget for conferences, training courses and other materials
Up to 5 days external training, a career coach and guilds to share innovation and learning
Matched pension and health care package
25 days holiday plus UK Bank Holidays
Self-directed career progression with opportunities for success
Permanent full-time role