Automation Test Engineer

Infinity Quest; Telford; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Infinity Quest in Telford, United Kingdom, is seeking a Core Automation Test Engineer to design, develop, and maintain robust automation frameworks for web and API applications, ensuring high quality releases.

You will execute functional, regression, and end-to-end tests, integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions), and collaborate with developers, analysts, and product teams in an Agile setup while mentoring junior teammates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field.
• Hands-on testing and automation experience.
• Proficient with Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or TestComplete.
• API testing experience (Postman, Rest Assured, SoapUI).
• Familiarity with CI/CD (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for web and API apps.
• Develop and enhance automation frameworks with industry tools.
• Execute functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end tests.
• Collaborate with developers, analysts, and product teams to define test strategies.
• Identify, document, and verify defects through resolution.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and sprint planning.
• Analyze test results and report on quality and coverage.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and testing best practices.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to test process improvements.

Skills

Test automation

API testing

Agile/DevOps

SDLC/STLC

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT

Tools

Selenium WebDriver

Playwright

Cypress

TestComplete

Postman

Rest Assured

SoapUI

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Job description

Location: Telford, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Duration: Permanent Position

Note:- We are looking for Immediate Joiner or Maximum 2 week notice period peoples

Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Core Automation Test Engineer with strong experience in test automation, functional testing, and quality assurance practices. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automation frameworks, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for web, API, and enterprise applications.
• Develop and enhance automation frameworks using industry-standard tools and technologies.
• Execute functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and product teams to understand requirements and define test strategies.
• Identify, document, track, and verify defects through resolution.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Analyze test results and provide detailed reports on software quality and test coverage.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous testing.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and testing best practices.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to test process improvements.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience in software testing and test automation.
• Strong hands-on experience with automation tools such as Selenium WebDriver, Playwright, Cypress, or TestComplete.
• Experience in API testing using Postman, Rest Assured, or SoapUI.
• Knowledge of test frameworks such as TestNG, JUnit, NUnit, or PyTest.
• Experience with defect tracking tools such as JIRA.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools including Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or GitHub Actions.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, Agile, and DevOps methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Knowledge of performance testing tools such as JMeter.
• Experience with BDD frameworks such as Cucumber.
• Exposure to containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Attention to detail and quality-focused mindset.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.