Senior QA Automation Engineer - UI, API & Microservices

scrumconnect ltd; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Scrumconnect Consulting is seeking a highly skilled QA Automation Tester to design and implement automation frameworks across UI, API, and microservices-based applications for government digital services. You will drive automation from ground up, integrate tests into CI/CD, and mentor junior testers in a fast-paced Agile environment.

The role requires 6+ years of hands-on automation experience, strong Java/JavaScript skills, and expertise with Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, RestAssured, and

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience as a QA Automation Tester or similar role.
• Strong proficiency in Java and JavaScript for automation development.
• Expert-level experience with automation tools/frameworks: Playwright, Selenium, Cypress (UI); RestAssured (BDD); Postman (API).
• Experience designing automation frameworks from the ground up.
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture and contract/API testing.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI).
• Familiarity with UI technologies (React, HTML, CSS, JavaScript) for test validation.
• Knowledge of SQL and experience testing relational databases.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust automation frameworks for UI and API testing.
• Build automation frameworks from scratch using industry best practices.
• Develop automated test scripts using Java, JavaScript, Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, or RestAssured (BDD).
• Create automated API test suites using Postman, RestAssured, or equivalent.
• Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI).
• Create and execute automation-focused test plans for GOV.UK digital services.
• Ensure comprehensive coverage across functional, regression, and integration scenarios.
• Support UAT and validate end-to-end user flows.
• Identify, log, and track defects using Azure DevOps or JIRA.
• Work closely with developers to reproduce, troubleshoot, and resolve issues.
• Produce clear, data-driven test reports and automation run summaries.
• Actively contribute to Agile ceremonies and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Define and refine test strategies with a strong focus on automation.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior testers.
• Ensure all testing aligns with GOV.UK Service Standard and DDAT frameworks.
• Validate security, accessibility, and performance considerations through automated and manual checks where required.

Job description

Scrumconnect Consulting is seeking a highly skilled QA Automation Tester to design and implement automation frameworks across UI, API, and microservices-based applications for government digital services. You will drive automation from ground up, integrate tests into CI/CD, and mentor junior testers in a fast-paced Agile environment.

The role requires 6+ years of hands-on automation experience, strong Java/JavaScript skills, and expertise with Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, RestAssured, and