QA Engineer (Automation, Python)

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated QA Engineer to ensure the delivery of high-quality systems that exceed user expectations. This pivotal role involves developing, executing, and automating tests across various platforms, with a focus on maintaining and improving systems. The ideal candidate will thrive in a hybrid working environment, collaborating closely with teams to produce clear documentation and apply Agile techniques. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and offers generous benefits, including flexible working arrangements and ample opportunities for learning and development.

Benefits

Generous leave

Family-friendly policies

Pension & financial benefits

Learning & development opportunities

Recognition & rewards

Health & wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Proven experience in QA engineering with strong understanding of methodologies.
• Ability to design and maintain test automation frameworks in Python.

Responsibilities

• Follow standard software testing processes to validate products.
• Manage and optimize CI/CD pipelines for seamless test automation.

Skills

QA methodologies

Test Automation Frameworks in Python

CI/CD pipelines

Selenium-Python

AWS

BDD methodologies

Test plans and test cases

Problem-solving

Education

QA or testing certifications

Tools

Selenium

Pytest

Job description

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Client:

Genomics England

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

We are seeking a proven QA Engineer to help ensure the delivery of high-quality, reliable systems that exceed user expectations. In this role, you’ll play a key role in maintaining and improving our systems by developing, executing, and automating tests across various platforms.

Everyday responsibilities include:

1. Follow standard software testing processes to validate and verify Genomics England products.
2. Design, build, and maintain Test Automation Frameworks in Python, and for APIs, performance, and security testing.
3. Manage and optimize CI/CD pipelines for seamless test automation.
4. Produce clear, accurate documentation to support product and service maintenance.
5. Apply Agile techniques to effectively deliver testing solutions.
6. Interact with databases programmatically to retrieve and verify test data.

Skills and Experience for Success:

• Strong understanding of QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Ability to write clear and comprehensive test plans and test cases.
• Experience with cloud platforms, ideally AWS.
• Hands-on experience across the full testing lifecycle, from unit testing to user acceptance testing.
• Proficiency with Selenium-Python, Pytest, and Pytest-BDD.
• Familiarity with BDD methodologies.
• A proactive problem-solving approach and a drive for continuous learning and innovation.

Qualifications: QA or testing certifications are desirable but not essential.

Additional Information:

• Salary from: £53,500
• Benefits include generous leave, family-friendly policies, pension & financial benefits, learning & development opportunities, recognition & rewards, and health & wellbeing programs.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion:

Genomics England is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants regardless of disability, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or social background and do not tolerate discrimination or harassment.

We support flexible working arrangements and are committed to accessible recruitment processes. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Blended working model:

Most employees work in a hybrid model, with a minimum of two days in the office per month at locations including Canary Wharf, Cambridge, and Leeds. Specific roles may have different requirements.

Onboarding background checks:

All successful candidates will undergo a DBS check, and disclosure of any previous offences is required during application.