Automation Test Engineer

Forwardrole; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the UK is seeking an Automation Test Engineer to join their growing team. The role focuses on building automation frameworks and performing testing across the project lifecycle. You will be responsible for managing defects and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Strong experience with Selenium and a programming language such as Java, JavaScript, or Python is essential. Candidates must hold DV Clearance. This position offers hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Selenium and modern testing frameworks.
• Proficiency in Java, JavaScript or Python for scripting.
• Experience with API testing and performance testing.

Responsibilities

• Building automation frameworks from scratch.
• Working within CI/CD pipelines.
• Performing exploratory and automated testing.

Skills

Selenium

Java

JavaScript

Python

API testing

Performance testing

Agile collaboration

Communication skills

Tools

Selenium

Rest Assured

Postman

JMeter

Job description

Automation Test Engineer

Salary - £70,000 to £85,000

Location: London, Cheltenham or Manchester - Hybrid

Clearance: DV Clearance required ideally at eDV level

I’m currently supporting a leading consultancy that is looking to bring a Test Engineer into their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about modern testing practices, enjoys problem-solving, and wants to work in a supportive environment that actively invests in career development.

The role is client-facing, so strong communication skills and the confidence to collaborate with stakeholders will be important. You’ll be joining an inclusive and forward-thinking organisation with a genuinely friendly culture and plenty of opportunities to grow.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Building automation frameworks from scratch across Web, API/Web Services, Performance and Accessibility testing.
• Working within CI/CD pipelines in a DevOps-focused environment.
• Advising clients and contributing technical solutions when required.
• Performing both exploratory and automated testing across the full project lifecycle.
• Managing defects—identifying, documenting, tracking and collaborating on resolutions.
• Owning and overseeing the release process.
• Working closely with developers, junior testers and cross-functional Scrum teams to improve coverage and efficiency.
• Maintaining and updating regression test suites as products evolve.

What They’re Looking For

• Strong hands‑on experience with Selenium and modern testing frameworks (BDD, Cucumber, Nightwatch.js).
• Proficiency in Java, JavaScript or Python (comfortable writing and reading scripts).
• API testing experience using Rest Assured or Postman.
• Performance testing experience (JMeter or similar).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience working in Agile teams.
• A genuine passion for technology and continuous learning.

Desirable

• AWS knowledge
• Security testing experience

You must hold DV Clearance (Developed Vetting) due to the nature of the work.