Senior Automation Test Engineer

Computer Futures / SThree Group; London; Remote; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical consultancy is seeking a Senior Automation Test Engineer to elevate test automation for impactful national systems. This role offers the chance to work in a remote-first environment while requiring expertise in Selenium and Java. You will lead agile testing practices and collaborate with diverse teams to enhance delivery. This position is perfect for someone passionate about driving innovation in UK public sector technology.

Benefits

Flexible working

5 paid training days annually

Career coaching

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in automation testing with manual foundations.
• Expertise in writing clean, maintainable test code.
• Eligible for UK Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the building of automated test frameworks.
• Integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines.
• Champion agile testing practices.

Skills

Automation testing

Manual testing

Selenium

Java

Agile mindset

Job description

Overview

Senior Automation Test Engineer - Power the Future of Agile Delivery

UK-Wide | Remote-First (with weekly visits to London) | Up to £70,000 + Premium Benefits | SC/DV Clearance Preferred (British Citizen, UK resident 5+ years)

Ready to lead testing that transforms national systems? Join a fast-moving technical consultancy at the forefront of government innovation. As a Senior Automation Test Engineer, you'll be the driving force behind robust, scalable test automation for systems that impact millions of lives.

This isn't just about writing tests - it's about engineering quality at scale, embedding automation into agile delivery, and shaping the future of public sector tech.

What You'll Be Leading

• Build and evolve automated test frameworks across UI & API layers
• Integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines using open-source tools like Selenium & Java
• Champion agile testing practices: TDD, BDD, ATDD
• Lead exploratory and non-functional testing: performance, security, accessibility
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine strategy and tooling

What You Bring

• Proven experience in automation testing, with solid manual testing foundations
• Expertise in Selenium & Java, writing clean, maintainable test code
• Agile mindset with a passion for continuous improvement
• Curiosity for emerging tech and a drive to innovate
• Eligible for UK Security Clearance (British passport, UK resident 5+ years)

Why You'll Love It Here

• Remote-first culture with flexible working
• 5 paid training days annually for personal development
• Career coaching & innovation guilds to support your growth
• Collaborative, inclusive team with a startup vibe and enterprise impact
• Work on national-scale systems that make a real difference

Make Your Impact

This is more than a testing role - it's a chance to lead transformation, drive innovation, and help shape the future of UK tech delivery.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary.

To find out more about Computer Futures please visit www.computerfutures.com

Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales