Test Automation Engineer

Tata Consultancy Services; Belfast; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension

Health care

Life assurance

Access to training resources

Discounts within the Tata network

Health & wellness initiatives

Sports events sponsorship

Job summary

A leading tech services firm in Belfast is seeking a Test Automation Engineer to design testing strategies and build automation frameworks for enterprise applications. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with development teams to enhance software quality through advanced testing solutions. Proficiency in Python and testing tools such as Selenium and pytest is essential. TCS offers competitive pay, health benefits, and opportunities for professional development in a diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Expertise with Python and pytest.
• Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks.
• Experience with Selenium and/or Playwright for UI automation.
• Strong knowledge of REST API testing.
• Experience integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Understanding of test data management and reporting practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain test strategies across API, UI, and regression testing.
• Build and enhance automation frameworks using modern testing tools.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing.
• Improve test coverage, reliability, and execution efficiency.
• Perform REST API testing and validate backend services.
• Analyze test failures and partner with developers for root-cause analysis.
• Manage test data and test environments.
• Produce test reports and quality metrics for stakeholders.
• Support non-functional testing activities where required.

Skills

Python

pytest

test automation frameworks

Selenium

Playwright

REST API testing

CI/CD pipelines

test data management

reporting practices

Job description

If you need support in completing the application or if you require a different format of this document,please get in touch with at [e-mail] or call TCS London Office number 02031552100 / [phone] with the subject line: “Application Support Request”.

Role: Test Automation Engineer

Location: Belfast, UK

Careers at TCS: It means more

TCS is a purpose‑led transformation company, built on belief. We do not just help businesses to transform through technology. We support them in making a meaningful difference to the people and communities they serve - our clients include some of the biggest brands in the UK and worldwide. For you, it means more to make an impact that matters, through challenging projects which demand ambitious innovation and thought leadership.

The Role

As a Test Automation Engineer, you will be responsible for defining test strategy and building robust automation frameworks that ensure quality, reliability, and performance of enterprise applications. The role acts as a bridge between development and quality engineering, embedding testing into the full software delivery lifecycle.

Your responsibilities:

• Design and maintain test strategies across API, UI, and regression testing.
• Build and enhance automation frameworks using modern testing tools.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing.
• Improve test coverage, reliability, and execution efficiency.
• Perform REST API testing and validate backend services.
• Analyze test failures and partner with developers for root‑cause analysis.
• Manage test data and test environments.
• Produce test reports and quality metrics for stakeholders.
• Support non‑functional testing activities where required.

Your Profile

Essential skills/knowledge/experience:

• Expertise with Python and pytest.
• Hands‑on experience with test automation frameworks.
• Experience with Selenium and/or Playwright for UI automation.
• Strong knowledge of REST API testing.
• Experience integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Understanding of test data management and reporting practices.

Good to have:

• Experience testing microservices‑based architectures.
• Familiarity with containerized environments and CI/CD tooling.
• Exposure to performance or security testing concepts.

TCS is consistently voted a Top Employer in the UK and globally. Our competitive salary packages feature pension, health care, life assurance, laptop, phone, access to extensive training resources and discounts within the larger Tata network.

We offer health & wellness initiatives and sports events; we are the proud sponsor of the London Marathon.

Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing

Tata Consultancy Services UK&I is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of all individuals in accordance with the UK Equality Act 2010 and the UK Human Rights Act 1998.

We welcome and embrace diversity in race, nationality, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, gender identity, age, physical ability, gender reassignment, sexual orientation. We are a disability inclusive employer and encourage disabled people to apply for this role.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we offer an interview to applicants with disabilities or long‑term conditions who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Please email us at [e-mail] if you would like to opt in.

If you are an applicant who needs any adjustments to the application process or interview, please contact us at [e-mail] with the subject line: “Adjustment Request” or call TCS London Office 02031552100 / [phone] to request an adjustment. We welcome requests prior to you completing the application and at any stage of the recruitment process.

Next Steps:

Application Process

• Online application: You can apply directly through LinkedIn/ by uploading your CV. In case you wish to submit your application via another format like audio/video, please, contact – [e-mail]
• Skill‑Based discussion: This will be a level 1 interview with the project team, it can be via video or in‑person. Details will be confirmed by your recruiter.
• Managerial discussion: This discussion will focus on behavioural aspects and person‑organisation fit.
• HR Discussion: This will be with one of the members of the HR team and will cover your career journey, aspirations for growth, compensation and any other questions you may have.

Beware of Fraudulent offers

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Due to the high volume of applications, we will be unable to contact each applicant individually on the status of their application. If you have not received a direct response within 30 days, then it should be deemed unsuccessful on this occasion.

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