Automation Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK Microsoft Partner is seeking a skilled Playwright Automation Engineer to strengthen their QA team in Newcastle upon Tyne. This position involves developing test automation for various platforms and requires proficiency in C#, TypeScript, and tools like Playwright and Selenium. It's an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful Microsoft solutions in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient in C# and TypeScript development.
• Hands-on experience with SpecFlow, Cucumber, Selenium, and Playwright.
• Strong analytical and debugging skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement automated and manual test cases.
• Develop test automation frameworks using Playwright and Selenium.
• Embed test automation into CI/CD workflows using Azure DevOps.

Skills

C#

TypeScript

SpecFlow

Cucumber

Selenium

Playwright

Gherkin

Azure DevOps

Analytical skills

Communication

Tools

Azure Test Plans

JMeter

Job description

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Client:

Cloud Decisions

Location:

newcastle-upon-tyne, tyne and wear, United Kingdom

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Other

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EU work permit required:

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Playwright Automation Engineer

UK Remote | ? Full-time | ? Permanent

A leading UK Microsoft Partner is looking for a skilled Playwright Automation Engineer to join their high-performing delivery team.

This award-winning Microsoft Solutions Partner is trusted by enterprise organisations to deliver high class cloud-first transformations with deep expertise across Azure, Security, and Modern Work. With 200+ certified experts, 16 Advanced Specialisations, and Azure Expert MSP status, this is a company building some of the most impactful Microsoft solutions in the UK market.

They’re now scaling their QA capability and are looking for an experienced automation engineer to help lead the charge.

The Role: Playwright Automation Engineer

This role will focus on building and maintaining scalable test automation for Web, Desktop, and Mobile platforms.

The successful candidate will have hands-on experience in both C# and TypeScript, with deep knowledge of SpecFlow, Cucumber, Playwright, and Selenium.

They’ll work closely with developers, stakeholders, and clients to ensure robust test coverage and high-quality delivery across multiple projects, often in deadline-driven, agile environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement automated and manual test cases
• Develop test automation frameworks using Playwright and Selenium
• Write scalable test code in C# (SpecFlow) and TypeScript (Cucumber)
• Create behaviour-driven tests using Gherkin syntax
• Plan and execute testing across multiple delivery pipelines
• Embed test automation into CI/CD workflows using Azure DevOps
• Proactively identify, isolate, and resolve defects
• Act as a Testing SME confidently engaging with clients and stakeholders

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Proficient in C# and TypeScript development
• Hands-on experience with SpecFlow, Cucumber, Selenium, and Playwright
• Comfortable using BDD and Gherkin syntax in a real-world setting
• Strong analytical and debugging skills
• Experience in both manual and automated testing
• Strong communication skills with client-facing experience
• Familiarity with Azure Test Plans, Azure DevOps, and performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter)

This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the UK’s most respected Microsoft Partners in a role that blends deep technical challenge with real client impact.

Interested? Apply now or reach out directly for a confidential conversation.