Test Automation Engineer

Person Centred Software Ltd; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital solutions provider in social care is looking for a Test Automation Engineer to enhance the quality of their software products. You will design and maintain automated tests and collaborate closely with development teams. The role offers a competitive salary of £35,000 - £45,000 along with several perks, including a contributory pension scheme and opportunities for home working.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Contributory pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Strong experience in automated test development with C#.
• Proficiency with test tools such as Playwright, MS Test, or XUnit.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of quality within the project team.
• Design, implement, and maintain manual and automated test scenarios.
• Collaborate with developers to define and refine test plans.

Skills

Automated test development

Test tools such as Playwright

Test-driven development

Testing web applications

SQL and NoSQL database testing

Attention to detail

Tools

Postman

RestSharp

C#

.NET

Job description

Overview

At Person Centred Software, we’re committed to improving the lives of people in care through dependable, high-performing digital solutions. As a Test Automation Engineer, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring our software is robust, scalable, and built with quality at its core. You’ll be the go-to expert on testing within the project team, shaping the way we deliver reliable, intuitive technology that supports care professionals every day.

What You’ll Do

• Take ownership of quality within the project team, advocating for robust, testable, and stable software
• Design, implement, and maintain both manual and automated test scenarios, frameworks, and tools
• Collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and stakeholders to define and refine acceptance criteria and test plans
• Execute manual and automated test suites, and perform exploratory and non-functional testing
• Develop and extend test automation frameworks using Playwright, C#, and .NET
• Ensure high-quality reporting on test results, coverage, and defects
• Test web applications and APIs using tools such as Postman and RestSharp
• Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes and overall development quality
• Participate in TDD practices and support developers in maintaining high unit testing standards

What You’ll Bring

• Strong experience in automated test development with C#
• Proficiency with test tools such as Playwright, MS Test, or XUnit
• Deep understanding of test-driven development and full-stack test automation
• Hands-on experience testing web applications and REST APIs
• Familiarity with relational (SQL Server) and NoSQL database testing
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational and communication skills
• (Desirable) Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Azure environments
• (Desirable) Experience in mobile app automated testing (e.g., Appium)
• A proactive mindset and passion for delivering high-quality software in a collaborative environment

What We Offer

• A base salary of £35,000 - £45,000 and bonus depending on experience
• Modern town centre offices in Guildford, with opportunity for ad hoc home working
• 25 days holiday, increasing with service
• Contributory pension scheme
• Additional perks including; cycle to work scheme, staff discounts portal and Employee Assistance Programme

At Person Centred Software, we’re leading the digital revolution in social care. Our technology is reshaping an industry that impacts millions—driving efficiency, improving outcomes, and setting new standards. Every day, your work will help modernise and future-proof social care.

🚀 Tech That Transforms–automation, real-time data—our solutions are redefining how social care operates

🏆 Join the Market Leader– Trusted by thousands, we set the benchmark for digital transformation in social care

💡 Drive Meaningful Innovation– Work at the forefront of a sector ready for change, where your skills fuel real-world impact

📈 Challenge Yourself, Make a Difference– If you love tech and solving big challenges, we want to hear from you

🤝 Work with the Best– Join a team of top-tier professionals passionate about using technology to drive change