Automation Test Engineer

Undisclosed; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 51,660 - 59,409; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company is seeking an Automation Testing Engineer for a hybrid role in Northampton. You will design and execute testing strategies, automate testing processes using tools like Selenium and Playwright, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality. This is a contract position running until the end of 2026 with a competitive daily rate up to £322 inside IR35.

Qualifications

• Experience with Test Management tools like JIRA, Confluence.
• Experience in Performance testing tools like JMeter and monitoring tools like AppDynamics.
• Experience in running automation test cases with CI/CD (e.g., Jenkins).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute testing strategies to validate functionality and performance.
• Create and execute automated test scripts using testing frameworks.
• Perform root cause analysis for identified defects, working closely with developers.

Skills

Experience in test automation using Selenium/Playwright

Experience in API testing tools like Postman

Experience in Functional and Non-Functional testing

Experience working in Agile/Scrum methodology

Experience in running automation test cases with CI/CD

Tools

Selenium

Playwright

JIRA

Confluence

JMeter

Job description

Overview

Automation Testing Engineer, joining a development team of five developers and one tester. You’ll support and enhance a suite of 8–9 microservices, adding value through quality-driven processes and meaningful documentation.

Duration: contract to run until 31/12/2026

Location: Northampton, Hybrid 2/3 days onsite

Rate: up to £322 p/d Umbrellainside IR35

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute testing strategies to validate functionality, performance, and user experience, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve defects and continuously improve testing processes.
• Create and execute automated test scripts, leveraging testing frameworks and tools to facilitate early defect detection (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, Karate).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyse requirements, participate in design discussions, and contribute to the development of acceptance criteria.
• Perform root cause analysis for identified defects, working closely with developers to provide detailed information and support defect resolution.
• Participate in code reviews and promote a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing.
• Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations, and actively contribute to the organization’s technology communities.

Qualifications

• Experience in test automation using Selenium/Playwright, BDD cucumber, Java is essential.
• Experience in using API testing tools like Postman, Insomnia.
• Banking/Financial, Cards and Payments services experience preferred.
• Experience in Functional and Non-Functional testing, including regression, integration, and user acceptance testing to verify quality and functionality using automation.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum methodology.
• Experience in running automation test cases with CI/CD (e.g., Jenkins).
• Experience with Test Management tools like JIRA, Confluence.
• Experience in Performance testing tools like JMeter and monitoring tools like AppDynamics.
• Experience in using Karate framework.
• You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in the role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, and digital and technology expertise.

Desirable / Additional skills

• Experience in embedding new policies/procedures due to risk mitigation.
• Ability to guide and persuade team members and communicate complex or sensitive information.
• Experience collaborating with other functions and business areas; taking ownership for end results and managing risk and strengthening controls.

Note

• All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!