AI-Supported Cloud Test Automation Engineer

Ricoh Europe; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global community

Learning pathways

Volunteer opportunities

Flexible working

Job summary

Ricoh Europe is seeking a Test Automation Engineer to join a cloud-focused, cross-functional team. You will help shape quality engineering practices, develop automated tests using Playwright with JavaScript and TypeScript, and contribute to AI-assisted automation capabilities.

The role emphasizes solving complex problems, exploring new technologies, and continuously developing automation skills within an agile environment. Strong English proficiency is essential.

Qualifications

• Ideally educated to at least degree level or equivalent professional qualification, with preference given to studies in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Previous experience within test automation including experience developing automated tests using JavaScript and TypeScript
• Proven background and experience with Playwright or a comparable modern test automation framework
• Any experience using AI-assisted development tools such as Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or similar technologies would be a distinct advantage
• Understanding of agile software development practices and CI/CD environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a passion for improving quality through automation
• Fluency to a professional English, both written and spoken is essential for this role
• ISTQB CTFL certification is desirable
• ISTQB CTAL Test Automation Engineer certification would be an advantage
• Natural ability to problem solve and explore new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating within a cross-functional agile team to deliver high-quality cloud-based solutions.
• Analysing requirements and acceptance criteria to design effective automated test coverage.
• Specifying automated test cases and reviewing test approaches with manual testers and other quality engineering professionals.
• Developing and maintaining automated tests using Playwright, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
• Investigating test failures, identifying root causes, and improving the reliability and maintainability of our automation assets.
• Performing peer reviews and contributing to engineering standards and best practices for automated testing.
• Working with fellow Test Automation Engineers to continuously enhance our AI-supported test automation framework.
• Identifying opportunities to improve test automation coverage, efficiency, scalability, and maintainability.
• Evaluating new automation techniques, tools, and AI-assisted approaches to improve the effectiveness of quality engineering activities.
• Collaborating with build and platform engineers to integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines and development workflows.
• Contributing ideas and initiatives that improve product quality, engineering productivity, and team effectiveness.
• Participating in retrospectives and continuous improvement activities, helping shape the future direction of our automation capability.

Skills

Automated testing

JavaScript

TypeScript

CI/CD

Agile methodologies

English proficiency

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Playwright

Cursor

GitHub Copilot

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Ricoh Europe is seeking a Test Automation Engineer to join a cloud-focused, cross-functional team. You will help shape quality engineering practices, develop automated tests using Playwright with JavaScript and TypeScript, and contribute to AI-assisted automation capabilities.

The role emphasizes solving complex problems, exploring new technologies, and continuously developing automation skills within an agile environment. Strong English proficiency is essential.