Quality Assurance Engineer

Burns Sheehan; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Senior Test Automation Engineer to design and implement automation frameworks within a hybrid working environment. The ideal candidate will leverage over 7 years of software testing experience, particularly in automation with Java and Selenium, to enhance high-quality software delivery. This role offers significant influence over automation strategy in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in software testing, with 5+ in automation using Java and Selenium.
• Experience designing enterprise-level automation frameworks and testing web services, APIs, and UIs.
• Strong understanding of Agile, CI/CD, and software testing principles.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain Java/Selenium automation frameworks.
• Develop and run automated tests for functional, regression, and integration scenarios.
• Integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines and support teams in improving automation coverage.
• Manage test data efficiently and optimise test performance.
• Troubleshoot issues and provide actionable insights through reports.
• Mentor junior team members and collaborate across development and product teams.

Skills

Java

Selenium

Agile

CI/CD

Problem-solving

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience

Job description

This range is provided by Burns Sheehan. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Senior Test Automation Engineer | Up to £80,000 | Hybrid – Basildon (4 Days per Week)

Here at Burns Sheehan, we’re working with a leading organisation within the automotive and financial services sector, currently investing in modernising their technology and delivery processes. They’re looking for a Senior Test Automation Engineer to take ownership of their automation strategy and build scalable, reliable testing frameworks to ensure high-quality software delivery to support a range of business‑critical platforms.

What You’ll Do:

• Design, build, and maintain Java/Selenium automation frameworks.
• Develop and run automated tests for functional, regression, and integration scenarios.
• Integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines and support teams in improving automation coverage.
• Manage test data efficiently and optimise test performance.
• Troubleshoot issues and provide actionable insights through reports.
• Mentor junior team members and collaborate across development and product teams.

Skills and Experience:

• 7+ years in software testing, with 5+ in automation using Java and Selenium.
• Experience designing enterprise-level automation frameworks and testing web services, APIs, and UIs.
• Strong understanding of Agile, CI/CD, and software testing principles.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills.
• Awareness of data privacy and security regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.

This is a hands‑on role offering the chance to influence automation strategy while working in a technically mature and collaborative environment.

Sound Interesting? Feel free to apply and we will be sure to get back you…