QA Automation Test Engineer

Syntax Consultancy Ltd; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% bonus

Pension

Death in service

Health care plan

Job summary

Syntax Consultancy Ltd in Leeds is seeking a Senior QA Automation Engineer / SDET to join our team on a permanent basis. The role focuses on AWS test environments, Cypress or Playwright, and integrating tests into CI/CD.

You'll develop JavaScript/TypeScript scripts, perform API and back-end data validation with SQL, and work in an Agile setting. Hybrid role: 2 days remote, 3 on-site, salary £70,000–£75,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• SDET experience in QA automation required
• AWS test environments experience essential
• JavaScript/TypeScript scripting skills
• Gherkin and BDD experience helpful
• Experience integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with Cypress or Playwright
• Strong REST API testing knowledge
• Agile experience in Scrum or Kanban

Responsibilities

• Work as Senior QA Automation Engineer / SDET supporting AWS test environments.
• Build, maintain, and execute automated tests using Cypress or Playwright.
• Develop scripts in JavaScript and TypeScript; use Gherkin where appropriate.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI).
• Design and run API tests; validate RESTful API behaviour.
• Create and execute test cases, identify defects, verify fixes.
• Perform SQL-based validation and back-end testing.
• Track, prioritise, and report bugs with root-cause analysis.
• Collaborate with developers, product owners, and other teams in Agile environment.
• Promote quality standards across teams.

Job description

Salary: £70,000 - 75,000 per year

Requirements:

• Senior QA Automation Engineer / SDET experience with AWS test environments.
• AWS Console experience is essential, including navigating AWS and supporting automation/testing environments.
• Experience with AWS services such as S3, Lambda, EC2, and CloudWatch in test environments.
• Experience with test automation frameworks such as Cypress or Playwright.
• Strong scripting skills in JavaScript and TypeScript.
• Experience with Gherkin and setting up and maintaining automation infrastructure.
• Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or GitLab CI.
• Experience designing and executing API tests using Postman, Playwright, or Cypress.
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, including request/response, status codes, and authentication.
• Knowledge of software testing principles and methodologies, including SDLC, STLC, Agile, and testing types such as functional, regression, integration, unit, and system testing.
• Proficiency in test case design, execution, defect identification, and fix verification.
• Experience working in Agile teams such as Scrum or Kanban.
• Ability to collaborate closely with developers, product owners, and other team members to clarify requirements and support iterative delivery.
• SQL expertise for validating data and back-end testing, including writing complex queries for functional and integration testing.
• Experience with defect management, including tracking, prioritising, reporting bugs, and root cause analysis.
• Familiarity with GitHub for version control and Jira for collaboration.
• Exposure to performance or security testing tools such as JMeter is advantageous.
• SC Clearance is strongly desirable.

Responsibilities:

• Work as a Senior QA Automation Engineer / SDET supporting AWS test environments.
• Navigate AWS and support automation and testing environments.
• Build, maintain, and execute automated tests using Cypress or Playwright.
• Develop scripts in JavaScript and TypeScript and use Gherkin where appropriate.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Design and run API tests and validate RESTful API behaviour.
• Create and execute test cases, identify defects, and verify fixes.
• Perform SQL-based validation and back-end testing.
• Track, prioritise, and report bugs, including root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with developers, product owners, and other team members in an Agile environment.
• Promote quality standards and contribute to a culture of quality across teams.

Technologies:

• API
• AWS
• Lambda
• CI/CD
• CloudWatch
• Cypress
• EC2
• GitHub
• GitLab
• Support
• JIRA
• JavaScript
• Jenkins
• JMeter
• Kanban
• Playwright
• Postman
• SQL
• Security
• TypeScript
• Cloud

More:

We are a leading global IT transformation business specialising in delivering large-scale Government digital modernisation projects. This is a permanent QA Test Engineer role based in Leeds with hybrid working, including 2 days per week remote and 3 days per week on-site. The salary is £70,000 to £75,000 depending on experience, with additional benefits including a 10% bonus, pension, death in service, health care plan, and more. We are looking for someone to start as soon as possible, ideally in September or October 2026.

last updated 36 week of 2026