Automation Tester

Opus Recruitment Solutions; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support (up to £1,500)

23 days' holiday

Pension

Job summary

Opus Recruitment Solutions is hiring Java Automation Testers in Newcastle on a 12‑month FTC with a clear progression pathway. The role focuses on functional test automation using Java and modern tooling, within a major SaaS delivery programme.

Newcastle is hybrid—3 days on-site from Day 1—with relocation support available and a pension after joining. Suitable for mid, senior, or lead testers seeking growth.

Qualifications

• Proficient in functional test automation using Java.
• Experience with Selenium, Cucumber, Karate, REST Assured or WireMock.
• Defect management experience (JIRA, Bugzilla, or HP ALM).
• Senior/Lead: own test strategy, drive framework improvements, mentor junior QAs.

Responsibilities

• Own test strategy and roadmap for the automation effort.
• Improve and maintain test frameworks.
• Mentor junior QA engineers.

Skills

Java

Automation testing

Functional test automation

Mentoring junior QAs

Test strategy

Tools

Selenium

Cucumber

Karate

REST Assured

WireMock

JIRA

Bugzilla

HP ALM

Job description

We’re hiring Java Automation Testers to join a major SaaS delivery programme in Newcastle.

What we’re looking for:

• Functional test automation using Java
• Tools like Selenium, Cucumber, Karate, REST Assured, or WireMock
• Defect management experience (JIRA, Bugzilla, or HP ALM)
• For senior/lead levels: owning test strategy, improving frameworks, and mentoring junior QAs

Hiring: Java Automation Testers (Mid/Senior & Lead Levels)

Newcastle (Hybrid – 3 days/week on-site from Day 1)

12-Month FTC (with pathway to permanent conversion)

The perks:

• Clear 12-month FTC-to-perm pathway via Nology (23 days' holiday + pension)
• Up to £1,500 relocation support for Day 1 in Newcastle

Note: Applicants must be eligible for UK SC Clearance (UK national, ILR, or settled status + 5 years continuous UK address history)