QA Engineer

Admiral Careers; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK-based technology firm is seeking a QA Engineer to deliver high-quality test automation solutions across digital platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in JavaScript/TypeScript, proficiency in CI/CD pipelines, and a passion for automation testing. The role offers inclusive culture and attractive benefits, including extensive holiday leave and share options.

Benefits

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Option to buy/sell additional leave

Up to £3,600 of free shares annually

Qualifications

• Strong experience in JavaScript/TypeScript and test automation frameworks.
• Experience with API testing tools and mobile app testing.
• Proficiency in CI/CD pipeline integration.

Responsibilities

• Design and build test automation frameworks for digital platforms.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality.

Skills

JavaScript

TypeScript

Playwright

BDD frameworks like Cucumber

API/component integration testing

Appium

CI/CD pipelines

Azure Cloud

JIRA

Git

Education

ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level

Tools

Playwright

Appium

Artillery

JMeter

Node.js

NPM

Job description

The QA Engineer is a key technical role responsible for delivering high-quality, scalable, and maintainable test automation solutions across digital platforms. We are looking for an enthusiastic and curious individual with a passion for quality assurance, automation, and continuous improvement. The TAE will work closely with cross-functional squads to ensure robust testing practices are embedded throughout the software development lifecycle.

Main Duties

Implementation & Delivery

• Design, build, and maintain complex test automation frameworks for APIs, mobile apps, and web applications.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Azure Cloud.
• Develop and execute functional and non-functional tests using tools like Playwright, Appium, Artillery, and JMeter.
• Perform exploratory and manual testing where appropriate.
• Identify automation opportunities and implement effective solutions.
• Ensure comprehensive test coverage across microservices and distributed systems.
• Contribute to reducing technical debt and improving long-term maintainability.

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with developers, product owners, and DevOps to embed quality throughout the delivery lifecycle.
• Participate actively in Agile ceremonies and contribute to QA strategy and planning.
• Communicate technical decisions clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Foster a collaborative engineering culture through Chapters, Squads, and Guilds.

Experience Required

Technical Expertise

• Strong experience in JavaScript/TypeScript, Playwright, and BDD frameworks like Cucumber.
• Experience with API/component integration testing using tools such as Bruno and Node-Fetch.
• Experience in mobile app testing using Appium and platforms like BrowserStack.
• Proficiency in integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure Cloud).
• Experience with non-functional testing tools such as Artillery and JMeter.
• Understanding of REST, SOAP, JSON/XML, and server request execution.
• Knowledge of Node.js, NPM, and various automation frameworks (e.g., Data Driven, Keyword Driven).
• Experience with microservice architecture and distributed systems.
• Working knowledge of JIRA and Git.
• Passion for clean code, automation testing, and continuous delivery.

Desirable Skills

• ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level

Please note, due to high volumes, application reviews may take up to 2 weeks.

Admiral: Where You Can

We take pride in being a diverse and inclusive business. It's a place where you can Be You, and show up as you are. We're committed to fostering a people-first culture where everyone is accepted, supported, and empowered to be brilliant. You can, Grow And Progress at a pace and direction that suits you, Make A Difference for our customers and each other, and Share in Our Future with all colleagues eligible for up to £3,600 of free shares each year after one year of service.

Everyone receives 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) when they join us, increasing the longer you stay with us, up to a maximum of 38 days (including bank holidays). You also have the option to buy or sell up to an additional five days of annual leave.

We're proud of our people-first culture. In fact, we've been recognised as a Great Place to Work for Women, a Great Place to Work for Wellbeing, and an overall Great Place to Work for over 25 years! We're fully committed to making sure your progression is not slowed or halted by barriers related to race, gender, age, sexuality or any of the protected characteristics.

Our fantastic benefits make sure our colleagues have a great work-life balance; You can view some of our other key benefits here .

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