Automation Test Analyst

Shaw Daniels Solutions; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology-focused organization is seeking an Automation Test Analyst in Winchester to enhance software quality through automation. This role involves developing automated test scripts with frameworks like Playwright and Selenium, as well as collaborating with team members in Agile practices. The candidate should have solid experience in API testing with Postman and a passion for quality assurance. This position offers a hybrid working model with a strong emphasis on teamwork and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in software testing with strong focus on automation.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain automated test scripts.
• Collaborate to define test strategies and acceptance criteria.
• Manage test cases, pipelines, and defect tracking.
• Perform API testing for full endpoint coverage.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and sprint planning.
• Support performance testing activities.

Skills

Automated testing

API validation

DevOps

Agile methodologies

Attention to detail

Tools

Postman

Playwright

Cypress

Selenium

Azure DevOps

LoadRunner

Job description

Overview

Our client is seeking a talented Automation Test Analyst with a passion for quality assurance and automation. In this hybrid role, you’ll be on-site in Winchester 1–2 days per week, contributing to the reliability and performance of software solutions. This is a fast-moving, collaborative team where your expertise in automated testing, API validation, and DevOps practices will support the technology transformation.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain automated test scripts using frameworks such as Playwright, Cypress, and Selenium
• Collaborate with developers, product owners, and stakeholders to define test strategies and acceptance criteria
• Manage test cases, pipelines, and defect tracking using Azure DevOps
• Perform API testing using Postman to ensure full endpoint coverage
• Actively participate in Agile ceremonies and sprint planning sessions
• Support performance testing activities (experience with LoadRunner is a plus)
• Continuously identify quality risks and test coverage gaps

Qualifications

• Experience in software testing, with a strong focus on automation

Required Skills

• Solid hands-on experience with API testing using Postman
• Skilled in using one or more test automation frameworks: Playwright, Cypress, Selenium
• Strong grasp of Agile/Scrum methodologies and software development life cycles
• Analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail

Preferred Skills

• Experience with LoadRunner or other performance testing tools is advantageous

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Automation Machinery Manufacturing