Senior Test Engineer

Cox Automotive; Broadfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive technology firm in Broadfield is seeking a Senior Test Engineer who will drive test automation and quality assurance. The ideal candidate should have strong experience with C#, Playwright, and API testing. Responsibilities include designing test strategies, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating in an Agile setting. This position offers a competitive salary and a supportive culture that promotes creativity and learning.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Strong experience in test automation and programming (C# preferred).
• Hands-on experience with modern testing frameworks.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement test strategies for quality releases.
• Develop and execute automated test cases.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment.

Skills

Test automation

Quality assurance

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Playwright

Cypress

Postman

SoapUI

RestSharp

Docker

GIT

AWS

Azure

K6

Job description

Overview

At Cox Automotive Europe, we develop cutting‑edge platforms that power our wholesale and auction businesses, enabling hundreds of vehicle transactions daily across the UK. We're looking for a Senior Test Engineer who is passionate about test automation, quality assurance, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement test strategies to ensure comprehensive coverage and high‑quality releases.
• Develop and execute automated test cases using modern frameworks and tools.
• Perform API testing, regression testing, and exploratory testing where required.
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, and stakeholders in an Agile Scrum environment.
• Drive improvements in test automation frameworks and mentor junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in test automation and programming (C# preferred).
• Hands‑on experience with Playwright/Cypress, Postman, SoapUI, and RestSharp.
• Familiarity with Docker, GIT, and cloud platforms (AWS or Azure).
• Knowledge of performance testing tools such as K6.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Desirable: Database knowledge, risk‑based testing, and experience with complex integrations.

Application instructions: We do not accept unsolicited CVs sent to the recruitment team or directly to a hiring manager. We will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited submissions.

Benefits

Competitive salary, benefits, and a collaborative culture that values creativity and learning.

Join a global leader in automotive technology and help us deliver world‑class software solutions! Apply now and join Cox Automotive Europe in shaping the future of automotive technology.