Quality Assurance Automation Engineer

Anson McCade Pty; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Anson McCade Pty is seeking a QA Engineer with strong test automation experience to support delivery of high-quality software across modern digital and AI-driven solutions. You will take ownership of automation activities, developing, executing and maintaining automated test suites while exploring opportunities to improve testing efficiency.

This role requires collaborating closely with developers and wider engineering teams to embed quality throughout the SDLC and to contribute to testing

Qualifications

• Experience in QA and software test automation.
• Hands-on with automated tests using Selenium or Playwright.
• Can own automation activities and work independently.
• Experience designing, writing and executing test cases and scripts.
• Understanding of testing principles and defect management.
• Full-stack testing experience across front-end and back-end.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of automation activities and maintain test suites.
• Collaborate with developers to improve testing processes.

Skills

QA automation

Automation ownership

Test design

Independent work

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Full-stack testing

Tools

Selenium

Playwright

Job description

Salary:

£55,000–£65,000 + Sign on bonus + 8% performance bonus

Company Overview

Join a globally recognised consulting and technology powerhouse, working on cutting-edge digital solutions for some of the world’s most influential organisations. You’ll be part of a high-performing engineering team, driving quality, advancing test automation and helping shape the delivery of innovative, scalable software solutions.

Role Overview

We’re looking for a QA Engineer with strong test automation experience to support the delivery of high-quality software across modern digital and AI-driven solutions. You’ll take ownership of automation activities, working independently to develop, execute and maintain automated test suites while exploring opportunities to improve testing efficiency through automation and emerging AI capabilities.

This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys working closely with developers and wider engineering teams, improving testing processes and ensuring quality is embedded throughout the software development lifecycle.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong experience in QA and software test automation.
• Hands-on experience developing and maintaining automated tests using Selenium or Playwright.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of automation activities.
• Experience designing, writing and executing test cases and automation scripts.
• Understanding of software testing principles, defect management and quality assurance processes.
• Full-stack development experience would be beneficial, particularly where you can contribute to testing across both front-end and back-end applications.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

What’s on Offer

• Salary of £55,000–£65,000.
• Potential sign on bonus
• Discretionary bonus - 8%
• Opportunity to work on complex technology projects within a leading consulting environment.
• A collaborative team with a focus on engineering quality and continuous improvement.
• The opportunity to develop your automation expertise and progress your career.