QA Automation Engineer

Allegiant Finance Services Limited; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm is seeking a QA Automation Engineer to lead quality efforts across their platforms. This hands-on role involves designing an automated test framework and integrating testing into CI/CD pipelines. Applicants should have automation experience, especially with Cypress or Playwright, and confidence testing modern web applications. The position allows for a remote-first or hybrid setup within the UK, making it suitable for aspiring candidates who value flexibility while delivering quality in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on automation experience is essential.
• Experience building test frameworks using Cypress or Playwright.
• Comfortable with Azure DevOps and SQL for data validation.

Responsibilities

• Design and build a modern automated test framework.
• Create automated tests for web apps, APIs, and microservices.
• Embed testing into Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Automation testing experience

Cypress or Playwright experience

Testing modern web applications

Familiarity with Azure DevOps

Confidence in SQL for data validation

Tools

Cypress

Playwright

Selenium

.NET

Job description

Want to own quality, not just test it?

We’re looking for a QA Automation Engineer to take the lead on quality across Allegiant’s digital platforms. This is a hands‑on role where you’ll build our automation capability from the ground up, while still using smart manual and exploratory testing where it genuinely adds value.

You’ll work closely with senior engineers and architects, shaping how quality is embedded into our delivery pipelines and helping ensure our platforms stay resilient, scalable, and compliant as we grow in a regulated financial services environment.

What makes this role different

• True hybrid QA – automation first, manual where it matters
• Greenfield automation – design the framework, not just maintain it
• Modern stack – React / Next.js, .NET, Azure, microservices
• Real influence – quality embedded into CI/CD and release decisions
• Regulated, meaningful work – quality genuinely matters here

What you’ll be doing

• Designing and building a modern automated test framework (Cypress / Playwright).
• Creating automated tests across web apps, APIs, and backend microservices.
• Carrying out exploratory manual testing to uncover edge cases and workflow gaps.
• Embedding testing into Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines for fast, safe releases.
• Working with developers and architects to ensure testability is designed in, not bolted on.
• Testing complex end‑to‑end workflows, including CRM and case‑management systems.
• Supporting regulated change, producing clear test evidence and protecting system integrity.

What we’re looking for

• A QA Engineer / QA Automation Engineer with hands‑on automation experience.
• Experience building or shaping frameworks using Cypress, Playwright, or Selenium.
• Confidence testing modern web applications (React / Next.js).
• Experience testing .NET microservices, APIs, and integrations.
• Comfortable working with Azure DevOps and SQL for data validation.
• Someone who balances engineering rigour with practical risk‑based testing.

Nice to have (not essential)

• Experience with performance, contract, or security testing.
• Interest in AI‑assisted testing tools or light operational automation.

Location & setup

This role is remote‑first or hybrid within the UK, with travel to Warrington, Cheshire as needed for planning, workshops, and key delivery moments.

This is a full‑time role, however, part‑time would be considered.