Contract Automation Test Engineer - Outside IR35

Jefferson Frank; City Of London; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK technology consultancy is seeking an experienced Automation Test Engineer for a fully remote contract role. You will develop and maintain automated test scripts, collaborate with teams to define strategies, and execute test suites. Strong knowledge in Playwright and JavaScript, along with BDD practices, is essential. Immediate availability required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Automation Test Engineer in agile environments.
• Strong hands-on expertise with Playwright and JavaScript.
• Solid understanding of BDD methodologies and writing test scenarios in Gherkin.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Playwright and JavaScript.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define test strategies and acceptance criteria.
• Execute automated test suites and analyze results to ensure high-quality software delivery.
• Contribute to continuous integration and deployment processes.

Skills

Automation testing expertise

Playwright

JavaScript

BDD methodologies

Gherkin

Communication skills

Job description

Contract Automation Test Engineer – Fully Remote Outside IR35

Please note - to be eligible for this role you must be based in the UK with the unrestricted right to work in the UK.

About the Client

A well-established UK technology consultancy, recognised for delivering high-quality digital solutions across a range of industries. The organisation is known for its collaborative culture, technical excellence, and commitment to innovation.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Automation Test Engineer to join a dynamic delivery team on a contract basis. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring software quality through robust automation testing, with a strong focus on BDD practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Playwright and JavaScript
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define test strategies and acceptance criteria using BDD and Gherkin
• Execute automated test suites and analyse results to ensure high-quality software delivery
• Contribute to continuous integration and deployment processes

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as an Automation Test Engineer in agile environments
• Strong hands‑on expertise with Playwright and JavaScript
• Solid understanding of BDD methodologies and writing test scenarios in Gherkin
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently in a remote setup

Eligibility

• Must be based in the UK
• Must have unrestricted right to work in the UK
• Must be available to start immediately

To apply for this role please submit your CV ASAP – interviews are taking place this week! Alternatively you can contact David Airey on 0191 338 7508 or at [e-mail].