Test Automation Engineer Project Overview

Join a high-performing Business team focused on delivering modern, scalable IT solutions through advanced test automation practices. You will play a key role in supporting the transformation and ongoing optimisation of the technology landscape.

Key Responsibilities

Test Automation & Delivery

• Design and develop test scenarios based on business requirements and acceptance criteria
• Build, maintain, and execute automated test scripts using internal toolsets
• Perform end-to-end test verification including functional, regression, and environment management
• Record, analyse, and document test results with accuracy
• Identify, log, and track defects through to resolution, escalating where required
• Contribute to continuous improvement of testing frameworks and automation coverage

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with developers, systems analysts, and business stakeholders to ensure efficient testing cycles
• Translate business requirements into testable scenarios, communicating effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Actively participate in Agile ceremonies and team collaboration

Quality & Governance

• Ensure all testing is delivered to agreed timelines and quality standards
• Adhere to organisational standards, Agile methodologies, and change management controls
• Support compliance within a Financial Services environment and mission-critical systems

Required Skills & Experience

• 3-5 years' experience in test automation
• Strong understanding of:
  • Behaviour Driven Development (BDD)/Test Driven Development (TDD)
• Hands-on programming experience in:
  • C# (essential)
  • Python (desirable)
• Experience with automation tools/frameworks such as:
  • Selenium, Cucumber, SpecFlow/ReqNRoll, Playwright
• Experience testing:
  • RESTful APIs (including Swagger)
  • Web UI applications
  • SOAP services
• Familiarity with:
  • CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions)
  • Source control (GitHub)
• Proven track record in test execution, defect management, and reporting
• Experience working in Agile environments (JIRA, Confluence)
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills across multiple teams and suppliers
• Adaptable mindset with ability to manage change effectively
• Exposure to Financial Services and critical systems environments

Technical Expertise

• Playwright frameworks
• Python development
• Salesforce CRM workflows (desirable)