Automation Test Analyst

Peregrine; Leeds, Lancashire, Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Peregrine is seeking a Test Engineer to support a large public sector digital transformation. You will test applications supporting services, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and define test conditions, creating manual and automated scripts with Playwright.

The role requires hybrid work with occasional travel to Leeds, Newcastle, Blackpool, Manchester and Birmingham. you will review requirements, raise defects in JIRA, and mentor testers while promoting best practices in testing and QA.

Qualifications

• Extensive testing across the full software development lifecycle, including manual and automated testing.
• Experience leading QA efforts within agile teams to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality outcomes.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and oversee testing activities across multiple projects or workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain test plans, test scripts, and test reports.
• Ensure software meets user requirements and performance expectations.
• Deliver robust test automation scripts in CI/CD environments.
• Review requirements and create manual and automated test scripts using Playwright.
• Understand infrastructure as code, containerised solutions and secure data handling.

Skills

Test automation

Manual testing

Agile testing

Leadership

Communication

CI/CD

Tools

Playwright

JIRA

AWS

Git

Job description

Permanent | Hybrid | Node | Spring Boot | Playwright

Hybrid work arrangement. Office attendance is occasionally required and you must be able to travel to one of these office locations: Leeds, Newcastle, Blackpool, Manchester and Birmingham.

The Role:

We are seeking a Test Engineer who will support a large public sector organisation in the delivery of a major digital transformation

As part of the Peregrine team, you will be responsible for testing applications which support services and collaborate with delivery teams, including both technical and non-technical stakeholders. You will; review requirements and specifications; define test conditions, create test scripts for both manual and automation execution using test tooling solution e.g. playwright. Raise and manage defects and help prioritise them based on defect priority and severity using defect management tools e.g. JIRA

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain test plans, test scripts, and test reports.
• Ensure software meets user requirements and performance expectations.
• Experience testing within an agile environment with proven track record of producing, maintaining comprehensive robust and reliable test automation scripts in a CICD environment from business requirements, documenting defects & highlight risk, offering solutions and monitoring through to resolution.
• Reviewing requirements, defining test conditions, and creating manual and automated test scripts using tools like Playwright.
• Has a strong understanding of CICD approaches and tooling in AWS and Git.
• Be a proactive self-starter and able to work remotely with minimal instructions/ supervision.
• Able to analyse a situation to identify what is required to ensure UIs and APIs are tested successfully including Non-functional testing.
• Be capable of working comfortably with technical and specialist stakeholders and act as a facilitator to elicit information from them which may need escalating.
• Mentoring testers and promoting best practices in testing and quality assurance.

Skills & Experience:

• Extensive Testing Experience: Strong background in software testing across the full development lifecycle, with a deep understanding of both manual and automated testing practices.
• Leadership in Quality Assurance: Experience leading testing efforts within agile teams, setting quality standards, and ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality outcomes.
• Test Planning & Oversight: Ability to plan, coordinate, and oversee testing activities across multiple projects or workstreams, ensuring alignment with delivery timelines and business goals.
• Collaboration & Communication: Proven ability to work closely with developers, product owners, and business analysts to clarify requirements, resolve issues, and advocate for quality.
• Understanding of infrastructure as code, containerised solutions and secure data handling, including encryption concepts

About Peregrine

We build workforces that deliver tech and change programmes at leading UK organisations. By combining data science from Peregrine Intelligence, our industry-accredited Peregrine Academy, and market-leading attraction and diversity initiatives, we bridge capability gaps at all levels in public and private sector organisations. We work closely with our clients to understand their challenges and deliver flexible, long-term solutions that make a real difference. When you join Peregrine, you become part of a team that’s focused on growth, both yours, our clients’, and the sectors we support. You’ll also get access to a full range of benefits alongside your salary.

How Specialist Talent Works

As a permanent employee at Peregrine, you’ll be part of our Specialist Talent team. That means you’ll work on-site or remotely with our clients, supporting them on complex, high-impact projects in Data, Digital and Business Transformation. You’ll get the variety and challenge of consultancy work, with the stability and support of a permanent role. You’re not a contractor - you’re a valued member of our team, with access to all the same benefits, learning opportunities, and community.

Our Culture

We’re curious, open, and always learning. We believe in doing great work and doing it with integrity. We support each other, share ideas freely, and celebrate progress big and small. And we care about the impact we make, whether that’s helping clients solve tough problems or creating opportunities for people from all walks of life.

Diversity and Inclusion

We’re proud to be a diverse team, with 20+ nationalities represented across Peregrine. We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences, and we’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Through our partnerships and internal initiatives, we’re working to improve social mobility, reduce our environmental impact, and help our clients build more inclusive teams too.

Find out more: peregrine.global or check out our LinkedIn page: peregrine-resourcing