Automation Test Engineer

Sureserve Group; Blackburn; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Automation Test Engineer in a dynamic hybrid role focusing on quality assurance across complex systems and CI/CD pipelines. This position offers competitive remuneration and a comprehensive benefits package, including a contributory pension scheme and enhanced leave policies.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Private Medical Insurance (PMI)

32 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Bike2Work scheme

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in software testing with a focus on automation.
• Deep expertise in modern testing frameworks and automation tools.
• Experience with CI/CD automation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Java, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
• Build automation frameworks for web, mobile, and API testing.
• Collaborate with DevOps engineers to automate testing within CI/CD workflows.

Skills

Proficiency with React Testing Library

Jest for front-end testing

Experience with Swagger for API documentation/testing

Familiarity with Azure Pipelines

Software testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Job description

Join Our Team: Automation Test Engineer at Sureserve

About Sureserve

Sureserve is a trusted partner for housing associations, local authorities, and residents, delivering high-quality compliance and energy services. Our focus on energy efficiency, safe and compliant homes, and enhanced quality of life makes us a leader in the industry. With nationwide reach, regional expertise, and a commitment to excellent service, we are well-positioned to support our clients now and in the future.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Automation Test Engineer with deep expertise in modern testing frameworks, automation tools, and cloud-based infrastructure. This is a hands-on technical role ideal for someone looking to drive quality assurance across complex systems and CI/CD pipelines.

You’ll work closely with developers, QA, and DevOps teams to lead automation efforts and ensure the continuous delivery of high-quality software. This role offers a dynamic hybrid working environment (2–3 days in our Bathgate office) and exposure to cutting-edge technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Automation Development & Execution
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Java, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
• Build automation frameworks for web, mobile, and API testing using tools such as Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, Appium, Rest Assured, and Postman.
• Implement BDD test automation using SpecFlow, Cucumber, or JBehave.
• API and Backend Testing
• Automate REST API validation using Postman, Swagger, and Rest Assured.
• Conduct backend data validation via MySQL/MariaDB databases.
• Cloud and Infrastructure Automation
• Support test automation in Azure environments.
• Integrate automation with CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and Git.
• Test Frameworks and Tools
• Execute tests using Cypress or Playwright.
• Apply performance testing with JMeter or Locust.io and monitor via Grafana.
• DevOps and CI/CD Integration
• Collaborate with DevOps engineers to automate testing within CI/CD workflows.
• Work with Docker and Kubernetes for containerized testing environments.
• Cross-Platform Testing
• Ensure compatibility across browsers and platforms (Linux and Windows).
• Test within containerized environments using Docker and orchestration tools.
• Agile Collaboration
• Participate in agile ceremonies (sprint planning, standups, etc.).
• Work closely with developers, analysts, and product owners using Jira and Azure DevOps.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proficiency with React Testing Library and Jest for front-end testing.
• Experience with Swagger for API documentation/testing.
• Familiarity with Azure Pipelines and CI/CD automation.
• Background in software testing with a focus on test automation (3+ years).
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

What We Are Offering

• We offer a range of benefits designed to support your lifestyle both in and out of work, including:
• Salary range: £40,000 – £45,000, plus benefits:
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Private Medical Insurance (PMI) with medical history disregarded
• 32 days annual leave (including bank holidays and Christmas/New Year closure)
• Enhanced family leave policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, carer’s leave, neonatal leave, and IVF/assisted conception leave
• In addition, the role offers access to:
• Sureserve Benefits Hub, with thousands of retail discounts
• Virtual GP service, 24/7, 365 days a year, for you and your immediate family
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), also available 24/7/365
• Bike2Work scheme

Committed to Diversity & Inclusion

Sureserve is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to nurturing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status.

Reasonable Adjustments

As part of our commitment to inclusivity, we offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process for individuals who may require them. If you feel you need any adjustments, please contact [e-mail]

Pre-employment Checks

Successful applicants will be subject to eligibility checks conducted by a third party, including verification of the right to work in the UK and a DBS check.