Senior QA Automation Engineer: Build Scalable Frameworks

develop; Fareham; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A digital fitness app company in Fareham is seeking a Senior QA Automation Engineer to establish automation frameworks and strategies. This role involves leading automation efforts for mobile and web applications, ensuring product quality as the platform scales, and integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines. The ideal candidate will have senior-level experience in QA automation, strong communication skills, and a background in healthtech or app development. Flexible hybrid work arrangements are offered.

Qualifications

• Strong senior-level experience in QA automation.
• Hands‑on experience with Appium or similar mobile automation tools.
• Experience building automation frameworks from scratch.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD integration.
• Ability to operate autonomously as the first hire in this function.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks.
• Lead and own the automation strategy across mobile and web.
• Implement and optimise automated testing using Appium.
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines.
• Work closely with engineering and product teams to ensure high-quality releases.

Skills

QA automation experience

Appium or similar tools

Building automation frameworks

CI/CD integration

Communication skills

Job description

A digital fitness app company in Fareham is seeking a Senior QA Automation Engineer to establish automation frameworks and strategies. This role involves leading automation efforts for mobile and web applications, ensuring product quality as the platform scales, and integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines. The ideal candidate will have senior-level experience in QA automation, strong communication skills, and a background in healthtech or app development. Flexible hybrid work arrangements are offered.