QA Engineer 200775

Harnham; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Electric car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Nursery scheme

Gym benefits

Professional development support

Dedicated learning time

Home working equipment provided

Mental health and wellbeing support

Team and seasonal social events

Dog-friendly office environment

Job summary

Harnham in London is seeking an experienced QA Automation Engineer to own automation testing across a modern web platform. You will design and implement scalable UI and API test suites, working closely with engineers, product teams, and QA professionals in a hybrid, London-based setup.

The role emphasizes building new automation frameworks, driving AI-enhanced testing, and improving testability across microservices while participating in Agile ceremonies and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must have strong automation testing background with Java/Kotlin
• Experience designing and implementing UI and API test suites
• Familiar with CI/CD pipelines and Agile delivery environments

Responsibilities

• Design and build automated testing frameworks from scratch
• Develop automated UI and API tests to improve product quality
• Test frontend and backend components and data flows
• Support regression testing for platform enhancements and integrations
• Create scalable automation solutions reducing manual testing
• Promote AI adoption within testing lifecycle to boost efficiency
• Collaborate with developers and product teams to improve testability
• Contribute to QA process improvements and automation architecture
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and technical discussions
• Support QA across a microservices-based environment

Skills

Java/Kotlin

QA automation

API testing

UI automation

CI/CD

SQL

Tools

Rest Assured

Postman

Swagger

Selenium

Playwright

JUnit

TestNG

Jira

Confluence

Job description

London (Hybrid, 2 days in office) | £65,000 - £75,000 + Benefits

The Company

This innovative technology business develops a sophisticated platform that helps users gain greater visibility and insight into complex financial information. They operate in a product-led environment with cross-functional engineering squads focused on delivering high-quality digital experiences.

The business combines modern engineering practices, data-driven decision making, and a strong commitment to innovation. With significant investment in product development, they are continuing to scale their technology function and strengthen their quality engineering capability.

The Role

You will join a collaborative squad of engineers, product specialists, and quality professionals, taking ownership of automation testing and quality assurance across a modern web platform.

Responsibilities include:

• Designing and building automated testing frameworks from the ground up
• Developing automated UI and API test suites to improve product quality
• Testing frontend applications, backend services, and data flows
• Supporting regression testing for platform enhancements and integrations
• Creating scalable automation solutions that minimise manual testing
• Driving AI adoption within the testing lifecycle to increase efficiency
• Collaborating with developers and product teams to improve testability and quality standards
• Contributing to continuous improvement across QA processes and automation architecture
• Participating in Agile ceremonies, planning sessions, and technical discussions
• Supporting quality across a modern microservices-based environment

Your Skills & Experience

• Strong commercial experience with Java or Kotlin
• Proven background in QA automation engineering
• Experience with API testing using tools such as Rest Assured, Postman, Swagger or similar
• Hands-on UI test automation experience using Selenium, Playwright, Selenide, or comparable technologies
• Understanding of JSON, XML, HTTP protocols, and web application architecture
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and modern software delivery practices
• Strong knowledge of test frameworks such as JUnit or TestNG
• Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, and Agile delivery environments
• Ability to work across frontend and backend testing activities
• Experience using AI tools within engineering workflows, including Claude and N8N
• A mindset focused on automation, efficiency, and continuous improvement
• Knowledge of SQL and data validation techniques is advantageous
• Exposure to performance testing or microservices environments would be beneficial

What They Offer

• Electric car scheme, cycle to work scheme, nursery scheme, and gym benefits
• Professional development support, study assistance, and dedicated learning time
• Home working equipment provided where required
• Mental health and wellbeing support
• Regular team and seasonal social events
• Dog-friendly office environment
• Clear opportunities to influence automation strategy and grow your technical leadership skills