Senior Automation Tester

Computer Futures; London; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical consultancy is seeking a Senior Automation Test Engineer to lead and innovate in agile delivery for Central Government projects. This remote-first role allows you to work on mission-critical systems, drive automation excellence, and collaborate in a dynamic team environment. Enjoy top-tier benefits and a culture that prioritizes growth and training.

Benefits

Training opportunities

Career coaching

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Seasoned automation expert with strong manual testing foundations.
• Fluent in Selenium & Java, passionate about clean test code.
• Eligible for UK security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Build scalable automated test frameworks across UI & API layers.
• Embed continuous testing into CI/CD pipelines.
• Champion agile methodologies like TDD, BDD, and ATDD.

Skills

Selenium

Java

Agile methodologies

Manual testing

Tools

CI/CD tools

Open-source tools

Job description

Overview

Senior Automation Test Engineer - Lead the Charge in Agile Innovation!

Location: Work from anywhere in the UK - remote-first with office options

Client Site Visits: Weekly travel to London

Security Clearance: SC/DV preferred (British Citizen, UK resident 5+ years)

Salary: Up to £70,000 + top-tier benefits

Why This Role Is a Game-Changer:

Step into the spotlight with a trailblazing technical consultancy that's transforming agile delivery for Central Government. As a Senior Automation Test Engineer, you won't just test-you'll lead, innovate, and shape mission-critical systems that impact millions.

This is your chance to work on live, high-stakes projects, solve real-world challenges, and drive automation excellence at scale.

What You'll Be Driving

• Building powerful, scalable automated test frameworks across UI & API layers
• Embedding continuous testing into CI/CD pipelines using open-source tools (Selenium, Java)
• Championing agile methodologies like TDD, BDD, and ATDD
• Leading exploratory and non-functional testing (Security, Performance, Accessibility, OAT)
• Collaborating with cross-functional QA teams to evolve strategy and tooling

Who You Are:

• A seasoned automation expert with strong manual testing foundations
• Fluent in Selenium & Java, and passionate about clean, maintainable test code
• Agile-savvy, always pushing for smarter, faster delivery
• Curious, forward-thinking, and excited by emerging tech
• Eligible for UK security clearance (British passport, UK resident 5+ years)

What’s in It for You

• A tight-knit, inclusive team with a startup feel and enterprise impact
• Up to 5 days of external training annually to fuel your growth
• Career coaching, innovation guilds, and self-directed progression
• Remote-first culture with flexible working and collaborative office spaces
• Make Your Mark on National-Scale Systems

This is more than a job-it's a mission. If you're ready to elevate your career, lead transformation, and build smarter, faster, more secure solutions, we want to hear from you.

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