Automation Tester – HO

BAE Systems (New); Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in digital intelligence is seeking a Test Automation Engineer in Leeds. The role involves creating automated tests, collaborating with developers, and influencing testing strategies. The ideal candidate will have experience with automated testing tools, proficiency in Java, and knowledge of API testing.

Benefits

Competitive pension

Employee share plans

Flexible benefits

Private health

Shopping discounts

Potential annual incentives

Qualifications

• Experience with automated testing tools like Selenium WebDriver.
• Knowledge of API testing and proficiency in Java.

Responsibilities

• Creating automated tests to support product and project development.
• Collaborating with developers to influence testable code design.
• Designing and executing functional, performance, and security tests.

Skills

API testing

Automated testing tools

Java

UI testing

Microservices architecture

Tools

Selenium WebDriver

Cucumber

Kubernetes

Kafka

AWS

Postgres

Job description

BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,500 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 10 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, enabling governments, armed forces, and commercial businesses to unlock digital advantages in demanding environments.

Job Title: Test Automation Engineer

Location: Leeds, hybrid – You will be required to go to the Leeds office 1-2 days per week, with travel to other sites as necessary.

We offer flexible working arrangements – please discuss options with your recruiter.

What you’ll be doing

The role is embedded within a scrum team, creating automated tests to support product and project development, collaborating with developers to influence testable code design, and platform engineers to integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines. You will have the opportunity to influence testing strategies and tools.

• Analyzing test requirements, designing reusable test scripts, and specifying environment, data, and tool needs.
• Overcoming development obstacles to deliver quality testing on time.
• Reviewing peer-produced test artifacts.
• Reviewing and modifying test results and suites as needed.
• Defining and creating test cases from non-functional specifications.
• Designing and executing functional, performance, and security tests.
• Assessing test automation requirements and designing technical solutions, including review of unit and integration tests.
• Collaborating with software engineers to clarify testing requirements and interpretations.
• Executing exploratory testing where scripted testing is insufficient.

Your skills and experiences

• Knowledge of API testing (REST Assured).
• Experience with automated testing tools (preferably Selenium WebDriver or Cucumber).
• Proficiency in Java.
• Experience testing UI and large data sets.
• Understanding of microservices architecture.

Other desirable skills

• Kubernetes, Kafka, BDD/TDD tools, accessibility standards, AWS, Postgres.

Benefits

Competitive pension, employee share plans, flexible benefits including health, wellbeing, green car schemes, private health, shopping discounts, and potential annual incentives.

Why BAE Systems?

Make a difference in an inclusive culture valuing diversity, integrity, and merit. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, including underrepresented groups. We are committed to inclusive recruitment processes and reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or health conditions.

Many roles are subject to security and export restrictions, requiring security vetting and residency criteria.

Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence

We embrace hybrid working, supporting flexibility and well-being. Diversity and inclusion are core to our success, fostering a culture of collaboration among talented individuals from varied backgrounds.