Automation Tester

Opus RS; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days’ holiday

Pension

Relocation support £1,500

Job summary

Opus Recruitment Solutions Limited is seeking Java Automation Testers to join a major SaaS delivery programme in Newcastle with hybrid work (3 days on-site from day one). The role covers mid/senior and lead levels on a 12-month FTC, with a pathway to permanent conversion.

Applicants should have strong Java automation skills, experience with Selenium/Cucumber/Karate/REST Assured or WireMock, and defect management tools like JIRA/Bugzilla/HP ALM. UK SC Clearance eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in functional test automation using Java and related tools.
• Proficient with Selenium, Cucumber, Karate, REST Assured or WireMock.
• Experience with defect management systems (JIRA, Bugzilla or HP ALM).
• For senior/lead roles, able to own test strategy, improve frameworks, and mentor juniors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute automation tests in Java.
• Collaborate with QA and development teams within a SaaS delivery programme.
• Mentor junior QAs and help evolve test frameworks.
• Own test strategy for the project.

Skills

Functional test automation

Defect management

Mentoring junior QAs

Test strategy ownership

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)

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

Contract: 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).