Software Automation Engineer

Eden Scott; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Job summary

Eden Scott partners with a leading Glasgow-based SaaS organisation to recruit a Software Automation Tester. This role focuses on building automated testing capabilities for a modern cloud-native platform used across multiple industries.

You will influence testing strategy, embed quality throughout the development lifecycle, and work closely with engineers, product managers and stakeholders in a collaborative, ambitious team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience testing SaaS or cloud-based applications.
• Hands-on automation testing with Selenium, Playwright, or Cypress.
• Solid API testing and automation skills.
• Experience integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong collaboration with engineering and product teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain automated test frameworks for web and API layers.
• Embed automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for rapid delivery.
• Collaborate with developers to catch defects early.
• Investigate and help resolve quality issues.
• Promote testing best practices and quality culture.
• Evaluate and adopt new testing tools as the platform scales.
• Contribute to test strategy and planning.

Skills

SaaS testing

Automation testing

API testing

CI/CD

Agile

Tools

Selenium

Playwright

Cypress

Job description

***Hybrid - please only apply if you live in Glasgow or the surrounding area.

We are working in partnership with a leading Glasgow-based SaaS organisation to recruit an enthusiastic and talented Software Automation Tester.

This innovative technology business develops a modern cloud-native platform used by customers across multiple industries, helping them streamline complex processes, improve operational efficiency, and drive business growth.

With a strong focus on product innovation and engineering excellence, they are continuing to expand their technology team as they scale their platform and customer base.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and ambitious organisation where quality is at the heart of software delivery. You will have the chance to influence testing strategy, introduce best practices, and make a genuine impact within a growing engineering function.

The Role

You will be an experienced Automation Tester who wants to make a real impact on the quality of a rapidly evolving SaaS platform.

As a key member of the Engineering team, you will play a leading role in building and enhancing automated testing capabilities, ensuring the business can continue to innovate while maintaining high levels of quality and reliability.

You will work closely with Software Engineers, Product Managers, and other stakeholders to embed quality throughout the development lifecycle rather than treating testing as a final stage activity.

This role would suit someone who enjoys getting hands‑on with automation tooling, solving complex technical challenges, and helping to shape how quality engineering is delivered across an organisation.

Your focus

• Designing, building, and maintaining automated test frameworks across web and API layers.


• Embedding automated testing into CI/CD pipelines to support rapid and reliable software delivery.


• Collaborating closely with developers to identify and prevent defects earlier in the development lifecycle.


• Investigating, documenting, and helping resolve software defects and quality issues.


• Championing testing best practices and promoting a quality‑first culture across the engineering team.


• Supporting the evaluation and adoption of new testing tools, frameworks, and approaches as the platform continues to scale.


• Contributing to test strategy, test planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Your profile

• Proven experience testing SaaS or cloud-based applications.


• Strong hands‑on automation testing experience using tools such as Selenium, Playwright, or Cypress.


• Solid understanding of API testing and automation.


• Experience integrating automated testing within CI/CD pipelines.


• Knowledge of modern software development practices and Agile environments.


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.


• A collaborative mindset with a genuine passion for software quality.

Why Apply?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.


• Opportunity to play a key role in shaping quality engineering practices.


• Work with modern technologies in a growing SaaS environment.


• Collaborative and supportive engineering culture.


• Genuine opportunities for professional development and career progression.


• Hybrid working arrangements.

If you are passionate about software quality and automation and want to help deliver high‑quality products within a fast‑growing technology business, please get in touch.