Job Title: QA Automation Engineer
Location: Fully remote, with infrequent travel to Newport, South Wales
Salary: £40,000 per annum + Benefits
Contract Type: Contract, 6 months
About the Role:
We are working with an industry-leading PropTech company to assist them in finding a QA Automation Engineer to join their growing IT and Development team.
This role offers the opportunity to play a key role in developing and maintaining automation frameworks, automating web and API testing, and integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines. The company fosters a high-performing yet collaborative and fun work culture, providing exciting career development opportunities in a cutting-edge technology environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain automation frameworks for web and API testing.
- Automate test cases using Selenium WebDriver, Java, TestNG/JUnit, and Maven.
- Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using tools such as AWS CodePipeline, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions.
- Conduct cross-browser and cross-platform testing using tools like LambdaTest or BrowserStack.
- Write efficient, scalable, and maintainable code following best practices.
- Perform debugging and root cause analysis to resolve issues.
- Collaborate with development teams to ensure high-quality deliverables.
- Generate test reports and maintain documentation.
Key Skills and Experience:
- At least 3 years’ experience in QA automation.
- Expertise in automation tools and frameworks, including Selenium WebDriver, Java, TestNG/JUnit, and Maven.
- Proficiency in Java, JavaScript, and Node.js, with a strong understanding of OOP principles.
- CI/CD & DevOps experience, including AWS CodePipeline, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions.
- Familiarity with cross-browser testing using LambdaTest or BrowserStack.
- Experience with API testing & automation, using tools such as Postman or RestAssured.
- Proficiency in version control using Git, GitHub, or Bitbucket.
- Knowledge of software testing best practices, including SOLID, DRY, POM, and Data-Driven Testing.
- Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills, including log analysis and exception handling.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical thinking, and communication skills.
Nice-to-Have Skills:
- Experience with JMeter for performance testing.
- Familiarity with AWS services and cloud-based testing environments.
What Our Client Offers:
- Flexible working – Fully remote role with occasional office visits.
- Generous leave policies – Including additional leave for your birthday month.
- Health and wellbeing benefits – Company sick pay and access to employee discount schemes.
- Career development opportunities – Ongoing training, development, and recognition programs.
- Professional development support – Full support for AWS training and certification programs.
- Collaborative and fun work environment – Regular team-building activities and charity fundraising events.
Working Hours:
Monday to Friday, 9 am – 5 pm.
If you are passionate about QA automation and technology and eager to contribute to a dynamic, innovative team, we would love to hear from you!
