Automation Test Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading SaaS vendor in the UK seeks an Automation Test Engineer to enhance its software engineering function. This role involves building automation testing frameworks and collaborating with a rapidly growing development team. Offering a remote-first work culture with a welcoming environment, this position opens doors for career growth and continuous learning opportunities.

Benefits

Annual Bonus

Remote working

Huge training budget

Flexible working environment

Qualifications

• Strong experience in manual and automation testing.
• Proven experience in building automation testing frameworks.
• Experience working in agile teams and creating test scenarios.

Responsibilities

• Build automation testing frameworks utilizing Playwright and Selenium.
• Work closely with the engineering team on a greenfield project.
• Coordinate test efforts and apply risk analysis.

Skills

Manual Testing

Automation Testing

Automation Frameworks

Playwright

Selenium Webdriver

Agile Methodology

Problem Solving

Tools

.NET

Azure

Job description

Job Description

AUTOMATION TEST ENGINEER

(PLAYWRIGHT)

UP TO £48k- (1-2x a MONTH IN MANCHESTER)

One of the UK’s leading SaaS vendors with nearly £1billion revenue are looking for an Automation Test Engineer to join their massively expanding software engineering function.

Over the past 3 years, they have brought their Tech function in house and as their Software Tester, you will be working closely with the wider engineering team as they build out a brand new greenfield customer and client facing platform which will be utilised by clients ranging from NHS, major logistics firms, public safety and retail (and millions of their employees!).

They have a small existing QA function, who are integrated with the development team, however due to the speed and velocity of new work that the teams are creating, they are in need of an Automation Test Engineer to help support the build of their products which are used by millions across the UK.

As a business, they are remote first, with the team only in the Manchester office once a month

You’ll be a good fit for this if:

• You have strong experience in manual and automation testing
• Proven experience in building automation testing frameworks using utilising .NET, and automation tools with a focus on Playwright and Selenium Webdriver. All their work is Cloud first utilising Azure.
• You’re experienced working in an agile team with all the common activities such as: create Test Scenarios, UI Testing, Test Cases, applying Risk Analysis, coordinate test efforts within the team
• Importantly… you’ll be a highly adaptable team player! Able to problem solve on multiple projects whilst gaining great experience.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a tech focused business with the funding and backing to support your career as an Automation Test Engineer. You’ll get support on qualifications, hands on training and upskilling in all areas as you progress with the client.

What's in it for you?

• Salary up to £50k
• Annual Bonus
• Remote working (Must be commutable to Manchester 1-2x a month)
• Huge training budget!

You’ll be working in a very easy-going environment with a great family feel. Plenty of autonomy and flexibility, they want to create an environment where you’ll work best, whether this is from home or from the office. Given the company have some big plans in the next years to come, there are also some great progression prospects within.

Interviews process is very quick- 30min chat with the CTO followed by 1 hour technical call with the team (No tech tests!)

Sounds good? Interviews are happening ASAP. Apply now to arrange a confidential chat!