Software Test Automation Engineer

X-on; Melton; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company based in the UK is seeking a skilled Test Automation Engineer to enhance their testing framework. The role involves developing robust automation tests to reduce manual efforts, while collaborating closely with product and development teams. Key qualifications include experience with test automation tools like Playwright and Selenium, strong analytical skills, and a solid understanding of testing methodologies. Benefits include generous holiday, a learning budget, and additional perks for employees.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday plus an additional day for your birthday

Cycle to Work Scheme

Winter Flu Jabs

Free On‑Site Parking

Learning and development budget

£1,000 employee referral bonus

Social benefits

Buy Holiday Scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Discount on Health Insurance

Annual Salary Review

Enhanced Company Sick Pay

Monthly pizza in the office / coffee voucher for remote employees

Qualifications

• Proven experience with common test automation frameworks.
• Ability to analyze and implement test design patterns.
• Hands-on experience in testing APIs and web applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain reusable test assets for functional and non-functional testing.
• Contribute to CI/CD automation integration.
• Translate user requirements into automated tests.

Skills

Knowledge of common test automation frameworks

Knowledge of test design patterns

Experience testing APIs and web applications

Programming skills in a supported test automation framework language

Working experience with common test tools

Good understanding of software development methodologies

Knowledge of software testing methodologies

Problem‑solving skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Tools

Playwright

Selenium

JMeter

Postman

Job description

Location: Melton (Hybrid)

Salary: Up to £45,000

Working Hours: 09:00 – 17:30

We are looking for someone with good depth of experience who can help contribute towards our test automation framework that fits between unit test coverage and the manual testing that we currently have in place. The purpose of the role is to reduce our manual testing overhead by developing robust test automation that provides long‑term value to the team.

Responsibilities

• Work to understand our architecture and products
• Develop and maintain reusable test assets for the functional and non‑functional testing of our products and services
• Understand and contribute towards CI/CD automation integration (where applicable and with support)
• Work closely with product development and platform teams to establish a good level of test coverage per the strategy
• Understand and translate requirements (user stories, bugs, tasks etc.) into automated tests
• Coordinate with teams on release management activities
• Defect management activities
• Reporting on automation framework operations
• Advocate for, and implement best test practices within the group
• Share test automation expertise and ideas with the broader group
• Stay up‑to‑date with new and modern testing tools and test strategies
• Comply with the company’s Health & Safety, Data Protection, Information Security, PCI & DSP policies and procedures

Skills Required

Essential

• Knowledge of common test automation frameworks
• Knowledge of test design patterns
• Experience testing APIs and web applications
• Programming skills in a well‑supported test automation framework language
• Working experience with common test tools (e.g. Playwright, Selenium, JMeter, Postman)
• Good understanding of software development methodologies (Agile, DevOps)
• Knowledge of software testing methodologies, levels and types
• Problem‑solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Desired

• Working experience of applying AI validation techniques
• Understanding of VOIP technology
• Experience testing desktop applications (Electron)

Benefits

• 25 Days Holiday plus an additional day for your birthday/equivalent
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Winter Flu Jabs
• Free On‑Site Parking
• Learning and development budget with Professional Qualification Support
• £1,000 employee referral bonus
• Social benefits (paid social events)
• Buy Holiday Scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discount on Health Insurance
• Annual Salary Review
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay
• Monthly pizza in the office (Hybrid employees) / coffee voucher (Remote employees)
• SCG mobile benefit

SCG is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all parts of the community and are committed to upholding the principles of the Equality Act 2010. We are committed to supporting applicants with disabilities. We will endeavour to make necessary adjustments to ensure a fair and accessible recruitment process.