Automation Test Engineer

Akixi; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing SaaS analytics company is seeking an Automation Test Engineer to design and maintain test automation frameworks for UI, API, and backend systems. This role involves building scalable automation, integrating CI/CD processes, and ensuring quality across telephony analytics platforms. Ideal candidates will possess strong skills in Playwright and Python, along with a solid understanding of QA methodologies. Benefits include hybrid work flexibility and a strong engineering culture.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday (increasing by 1 day for every year in service)

Pension

EV salary sacrifice car scheme

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Playwright and Python for test automation.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Docker, AWS).
• Solid knowledge of QA methodologies, frameworks, and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain automated UI and API tests using Playwright, Selenium, and Python.
• Integrate automation into Jenkins, Docker, and AWS CI/CD pipelines.
• Log, track, and report issues with clear defect documentation.

Skills

Test automation with Playwright

Python programming

CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Docker, AWS)

Debugging distributed systems

Agile/Scrum experience

Tools

Playwright

Selenium

Jenkins

Docker

Job description

Location: Hybrid - Crawley or Peterborough (1 day per week onsite)

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

About Akixi

Akixi is a fast-growing SaaS analytics company delivering real-time and historical insights for cloud-based communication platforms, including Microsoft Teams, Cisco BroadWorks, and Webex Calling. Our analytics help businesses enhance customer experience, optimize productivity, and drive performance across voice and collaboration channels.

The Role

We’re looking for an Automation Test Engineer to design and maintain test automation frameworks across UI, API, and backend systems. You’ll build scalable automation, strengthen CI/CD test coverage, and ensure the quality of integrations across our Teams telephony analytics platform.

What You’ll Do

• Build and maintain automated UI and API tests using Playwright, Selenium, and Python.
• Integrate automation into Jenkins, Docker, and AWS CI/CD pipelines.
• Create test data, mocks, and environments for reliable and repeatable runs.
• Work closely with developers and product teams to define acceptance criteria and test strategies.
• Validate end-to-end telephony flows and analytics integrations in Microsoft Teams.
• Log, track, and report issues with clear defect documentation.

What You’ll Bring

• Strong hands-on experience with Playwright and Python for test automation.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Docker, AWS).
• Solid knowledge of QA methodologies, frameworks, and best practices.
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills across distributed systems.
• Familiarity with telephony platforms (Microsoft Teams, SIP, or Graph APIs).
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams.

Bonus Skills

• Experience with BroadWorks or Webex platforms.
• Familiarity with Grafana, Datadog, or CloudWatch monitoring.
• ISTQB or similar QA certification.

Why Join Akixi

Work on cutting-edge analytics for cloud communications. Be part of a growing QA engineering function driving automation excellence. Hybrid flexibility, collaborative team, and strong engineering culture.

What We Offer

• 25 Days Holiday (increasing by 1 day for every year in service until 30 days) + 1 Day Birthday
• Pension
• EV salary sacrifice car scheme
• Private medical insurance