Senior Test Automation Engineer 70,000 Bristol/hybrid

SR2; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A purpose-driven technology firm in North Bristol is hiring a QA Test Automation Engineer. This role involves supporting automation within agile teams and improving product reliability using modern tools. Ideal candidates have experience with automation frameworks like Cypress and Playwright. The position offers a salary range of £50,000 to £70,000 along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience with test automation and building frameworks using tools like Cypress or Playwright.
• Familiarity with backend testing tools like SOAPUI.
• Continuous learning and staying updated with technology trends.

Responsibilities

• Embed within agile delivery teams and support automation.
• Act as a quality champion, owning all aspects of testing.
• Ensure product observability and reliability.

Skills

Cypress

Playwright

SOAPUI

Dynatrace

Splunk

OpsGenie

Job description

Employer: SR2

Location: Somerset, United Kingdom

Salary: Competitive Salary

Closing date: 7 Aug 2025

Sector: Other

Responsibilities: Executive Management

Position/Level: Senior Management

Contract Type: Permanent

We are recruiting an experienced QA Test Automation Engineer to join a purpose-driven company based in North Bristol. The team operates on a hybrid model, working 3 days a week in the Bristol office and 2 days remote. The company's software powers their business and improves the lives of millions, with a supportive and friendly team.

The company has an established QA function with SDETs and Test Automation Engineers across different teams. They are expanding their QA and testing capabilities and seek an experienced or senior Test Automation Engineer to embed within agile delivery teams, supporting automation and promoting shift-left testing practices. Some teams are early in their automation journeys and are upskilling.

In this role, you'll work with modern automation tools such as Cypress or Playwright, and may also be involved in backend testing using tools like SOAPUI. Ensuring product observability and reliability using tools like Dynatrace, Splunk, and OpsGenie is key. You will act as a quality champion, owning all aspects of testing, including automation, and may also contribute to performance and accessibility testing.

The ideal candidate has experience building frameworks with tools like Playwright or Cypress, stays updated with the latest testing technologies, and enjoys continuous learning.

The role offers a salary range of £50,000 to £70,000, depending on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package. If you're passionate about automation and want to join a company with a strong mission and supportive culture, we would love to hear from you. Please apply below or contact Sam Miller at SR2 - Socially Responsible Recruitment.