Senior Python API & Backend Test Automation Engineer Remote

Hudson Shribman; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the UK is seeking a Senior Test Automation Engineer to join their engineering team. This role, focusing on API testing and Python-based automation, requires significant experience in test automation and backend services. Responsibilities include designing automated tests, analyzing requirements, and extending an existing automation framework. Ideal candidates should be knowledgeable in Linux environments and troubleshooting. Hybrid work options are available, and applicants must have the right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in test automation within a software engineering environment.
• Strong experience testing APIs and backend services.
• Hands-on experience writing automation in Python.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and execute automated and manual tests for backend systems and APIs.
• Analyse requirements and produce detailed test plans and test cases.
• Maintain and extend an existing Python-based automation framework.

Skills

Python automation

API testing

Backend services testing

Troubleshooting

Linux environment

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Source control tools

Defect tracking tools

Job description

A leading technology company in the UK is seeking a Senior Test Automation Engineer to join their engineering team. This role, focusing on API testing and Python-based automation, requires significant experience in test automation and backend services. Responsibilities include designing automated tests, analyzing requirements, and extending an existing automation framework. Ideal candidates should be knowledgeable in Linux environments and troubleshooting. Hybrid work options are available, and applicants must have the right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship.