Senior Test Automation Engineer | Java, Karate & Playwright

Rullion Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rullion Ltd in Northampton is seeking two experienced Senior Test Automation Engineers to join our team. The role focuses on functional, API and UI testing with automation using Karate, Playwright and Java.

You will design robust test solutions, troubleshoot complex issues, mentor junior QA, and contribute to CI/CD pipelines while working closely with developers, analysts and product owners in an Agile/DevOps environment.

Qualifications

• 7-8 years hands-on experience in functional testing, including API and UI testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on functional, API and UI testing across applications and services.
• Design, develop and maintain automated test frameworks and test suites.
• Build and enhance automation solutions using Karate, Playwright and Java.
• Analyse test failures, application behaviour and technical logs to identify and troubleshoot defects.
• Develop effective test scenarios and test cases based on business and technical requirements.
• Contribute to overall test strategy and test design, ensuring appropriate levels of functional and automated coverage.
• Support and mentor junior QA/test engineers, providing technical guidance and best-practice advice.
• Create, maintain and enhance GitLab CI/CD pipelines to support automated testing and continuous integration.
• Collaborate closely with developers, business analysts, product owners and other stakeholders.
• Communicate testing progress, risks, issues and technical findings clearly to multiple stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes, automation practices and delivery standards.

Skills

Functional testing

API testing

UI testing

Test automation

Java development

Debugging

CI/CD understanding

Stakeholder management

Agile/DevOps

Tools

Karate

Playwright

GitLab CI/CD

Job description

Rullion Ltd in Northampton is seeking two experienced Senior Test Automation Engineers to join our team. The role focuses on functional, API and UI testing with automation using Karate, Playwright and Java.

You will design robust test solutions, troubleshoot complex issues, mentor junior QA, and contribute to CI/CD pipelines while working closely with developers, analysts and product owners in an Agile/DevOps environment.