Junior Automation QA Engineer: Global Music & Tech

Aquent; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 16,605 - 27,675; Full time

Job summary

Aquent is seeking a Junior Automation QA Engineer to join the client’s core automation team in London. You will write Python-based test scripts and contribute to expanding a custom testing framework.

You’ll work 3 days onsite per week in South West London and 2 days remotely, collaborating with three developers to mentor and advance the automation coverage in a fast-paced music technology/mobile apps environment.

Qualifications

• Solid programming foundation with Python experience or strong exposure to mobile automation testing tools.
• Familiarity with proxy tools to track data flow and anomalies.
• Solid understanding of QA terminology and SDLC.

Responsibilities

• Write clean, maintainable Python scripts to expand the automation framework.
• Use proxy tools to analyze and debug data flows.
• Collaborate daily with developers to isolate bugs and streamline the SDLC.
• Proactively improve test coverage and automation scope.

Skills

Python

Coding foundations

Communication

Education

BS/MS in CS/Engineering

Tools

Charles Proxy

Fiddler

Job description

Junior Automation QA Engineer: Global Music & Tech

Client Location: South West London, 3 days onsite per week

Starting: ASAP

Pay Comments: up to £150 per day (PAYE Only)

Hours: Full-time

Duration: 12-month contract

Job Description

The Launchpad for Your QA Automation Career

Want to see your code impact hundreds of millions of users globally? We are a household name in the global consumer technology and entertainment space, and we’re looking for a sharp, tech-savvy Junior Automation QA Engineer to join our client's core automation team. You’ll be working directly alongside established developers to expand our custom Python testing frameworks and push our automation coverage to the absolute limit.

What’s in it for you

• Duration: Initial 12-month contract with long-term stability.
• Team Culture: Work closely with 3 elite, collaborative developers who love to mentor.
• Hybrid Flexibility: 3 days onsite (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) in our client's vibrant, collaborative hub, and 2 days remote.
• Sector: Music Technology / Mobile Applications
• Impact: True ownership of test case automation in a fast-paced, world-class product environment.

What you’ll be doing

• Writing clean, maintainable Python scripts to expand our custom test automation framework.
• Using advanced proxy tools to analyze and debug data flows.
• Collaborating daily with the development team to isolate bugs and streamline the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Exercising your problem-solving skills to think on your feet and proactively improve test coverage.

What you’ll bring

• Coding Foundation: Practical programming experience, ideally in Python (or strong exposure to mobile automation testing tools).
• Technical Toolkit: Familiarity with proxy tools (e.g., Charles Proxy, Fiddler) to track down data flow anomalies.
• QA Foundations: Solid understanding of QA terminology, testing methodologies, and the SDLC.
• Mindset: Exceptional communication skills, a team-first attitude, and the ability to adapt quickly.
• Education: A BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a highly relevant technical discipline.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Aquent is dedicated to improving inclusivity & is proudly an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups & are committed to providing support to applicants with disabilities. We aim to provide reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process to those with a medical condition, disability or neurodivergence.