Automation Quality Assurance Engineer

E.ON Next Energy Limited; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider in London is seeking an experienced Automation Quality Assurance Engineer. You will develop automated tests and improve quality advocacy in a collaborative setting, utilizing AI for testing enhancements. Ideal candidates have 4+ years of QA experience and familiarity with tools like Cypress and Playwright. This position offers flexible working arrangements and a competitive salary.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Flexible benefits package

Qualifications

• 4+ years in QA Engineering, 2+ years in JavaScript-based test automation.
• Proficient in API mocking, web and native mobile testing.
• Experienced with GitLab CI/CD and version control.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated tests using Cypress, Playwright, and Appium.
• Contribute to CI/CD automation pipelines integrating tools for visual testing.
• Leverage AI for enhanced test creation and reporting.

Skills

Cypress

Playwright

Appium

API mocking

Agile methodology

Problem-solving

Exploratory testing

Education

ISTQB certification or equivalent knowledge

Tools

Postman

BrowserStack

SauceLabs

GitLab CI/CD

Job description

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Automation Quality Assurance Engineer

Apply locations London UK time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date: August 13, 2025 (12 days left to apply) job requisition id JR102654

We’re looking for an innovative, automation-savvy QA Engineer who’s passionate about delivering high-quality software in a fast-paced, regulated environment. If you're a natural problem-solver, curious by nature, and excited by the idea of using AI to improve productivity and testing effectiveness, this role is for you.

At E.ON Next, QA is embedded from the start. You’ll work in cross-functional squads where everyone shares responsibility for quality. Our culture supports exploration, bold thinking, and challenging the status quo – whether that’s rethinking a test strategy or raising a red flag on UX.

We’re flexible in how we work – remote/hybrid options, working hours that suit your life, and a team that values well-being and inclusion.

As an Automation QA Engineer, you’ll help us accelerate delivery and increase confidence through smart, scalable test automation and quality advocacy.

Here’s a taste of what you’ll be doing

• Develop, maintain, and extend automated tests using Cypress, Playwright, and Appium.
• Contribute to CI/CD automation pipelines (GitLab), integrating tools like Applitools for visual testing.
• Mock APIs to support frontend testing and accelerate development cycles.
• Leverage AI to enhance test creation, defect detection, and reporting efficiency.
• Drive improvements in test coverage, speed, feedback loops, and overall pipeline quality.
• Promote a quality-first mindset through collaboration, shift-left practices, and support for both automation and manual testing.

Are we the perfect match?

• 4+ years in QA Engineering, including 2+ years in JavaScript-based test automation with Cypress, Playwright, and Appium.
• Proficient in API mocking, web and native mobile testing, and tools like Postman, BrowserStack/SauceLabs, and Applitools.
• Experienced with GitLab CI/CD, version control, and orchestrating tests across environments.
• Strong exploratory testing skills with a structured approach (ISTQB certified or equivalent knowledge).
• Exposure to or interest in AI-powered tools for test generation, defect triage, and visual diffing.
• Collaborative, self-driven, comfortable working in Agile teams using Jira or Azure DevOps, and confident in constructively challenging decisions.

It would be great if you had

• Experience testing high-traffic consumer-facing applications
• Familiarity with TDD, BDD, NoSQL, performance and accessibility testing
• Working knowledge of Xcode, Android Studio, REST APIs, API management
• Passion for innovation, continuous improvement, and smart use of emerging tech

Here's what else you need to know:

• Role may close earlier due to high applications.
• Competitive salary
• Base hub Location – London (Farringdon)-with travel to our other sites when required.
• Working environment: Flexible hybrid working – a blend of in the office and home working.
• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays each year – this includes a guaranteed day off for your birthday if you want it.
• Generous pension scheme (you contribute 5%, we contribute 6%, increasing to 10% after 2 years).
• Excellent parental leave allowance.
• The chance to choose from our award-winning Flexible Benefits package which includes the option to buy up to 10 days holiday a year.
• We’ve exciting opportunities for everyone to develop their talent at E.ON. Our open access, inclusive talent networks provide networking, learning and development for all, building your skills, qualifications,and capabilities throughout your career.
• For all successful candidates. Due to the nature of this role your employment will be subject to a basic DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) check being carried out by ourselves via a 3rd party service provider.

We’re committed to equal opportunities and actively promote a diverse and inclusive working environment, and fairness for everyone.

We realise the best people bring their energy at different times, so we’re happy to talk flexible working. We offer a range of flexible working options, including full time, part time, job share, remote working and variable start and finishing times.

Ready to make a difference? At E.ON Next, we're not just powering homes, we're powering a sustainable future. Join our team and help us create a world where energy works for everyone.

About Us

E.ON Next is all about creating a sustainable future, now. We're moving our energy in the right direction, one little big step at a time.

We’re also here to make this whole energy thing way easier for our customers. Like, really easy. That means providing exceptional service and using state-of-the-art tech to do it. Join us in our mission to bring feel-good energy to everyone...