Test Automation Engineer

Vastbouw; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Ricoh, a global leader in digital services, is seeking a Test Automation Engineer to join our cloud-focused quality engineering team in the UK. You will shape automated testing strategies, contribute to AI-supported automation capabilities, and help drive reliability across our products.

You will collaborate in an agile environment, develop automated tests with Playwright, JavaScript and TypeScript, and continuously improve our CI/CD integration and testing practices while expanding your own

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in test automation with JavaScript and TypeScript.
• Experience with Playwright or similar modern test automation framework.
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools such as Cursor or GitHub Copilot is a plus.
• Understanding of Agile software development practices and CI/CD environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on improving quality through automation.
• Fluency in professional English (written and spoken).
• ISTQB CTFL certification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate within a cross-functional Agile team to deliver high-quality cloud-based solutions.
• Analyze requirements and acceptance criteria to design automated test coverage.
• Develop and maintain automated tests using Playwright, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
• Investigate test failures and improve reliability of automation assets.
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines and development workflows.
• Contribute to AI-assisted automation framework and best practices.

Skills

Playwright

JavaScript

TypeScript

Education

Degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering

Tools

Playwright

GitHub Copilot

Cursor

Job description

About Ricoh

A global leader in digital services, recognised for innovation, sustainability and a people-first culture. We feature in the Gartner Magic Quadrant, are listed in the Global 100 Most Sustainable Companies, and have been named one of Forbes’ World’s Best Employers 2025. At Ricoh, we believe people do their best work when they feel valued and supported. We create inclusive workplaces where you can grow, contribute, and make a positive impact while helping to build a more sustainable future. Find your place. Transform your futureOur purpose is centred on understanding and improving how people work. By focusing on real working experiences, we support individuals to develop their skills, realise their potential and do work that feels meaningful. People transform when they Love What They DoThis belief sits at the heart of The Ricoh Promise. It guides how we recruit, how we support our people, and how we work together every day, creating an environment where you can grow, feel valued and make a difference. When you join us, you are encouraged to share your ideas, challenge the way things are done, and work with others to build something better. If you are looking for a place where your voice is heard, your development is supported, and your work feels meaningful, you will feel at home at Ricoh.

What you will be doing

As a Test Automation Engineer, you will join a team of experts delivering cutting-edge cloud-based solutions for our customers. You will have the opportunity to influence how quality is engineered across our products, contribute to the evolution of our AI-supported automation capabilities, and help shape the future of our quality engineering practices. We are looking for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, exploring new technologies, and continuously developing their skills in a collaborative environment. What you will be doing

• Collaborating within a cross-functional agile team to deliver high-quality cloud-based solutions.
• Analysing requirements and acceptance criteria to design effective automated test coverage.
• Specifying automated test cases and reviewing test approaches with manual testers and other quality engineering professionals.
• Developing and maintaining automated tests using Playwright, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
• Investigating test failures, identifying root causes, and improving the reliability and maintainability of our automation assets.
• Performing peer reviews and contributing to engineering standards and best practices for automated testing.
• Working with fellow Test Automation Engineers to continuously enhance our AI-supported test automation framework.
• Identifying opportunities to improve test automation coverage, efficiency, scalability, and maintainability.
• Evaluating new automation techniques, tools, and AI-assisted approaches to improve the effectiveness of quality engineering activities.
• Collaborating with build and platform engineers to integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines and development workflows.
• Contributing ideas and initiatives that improve product quality, engineering productivity, and team effectiveness.
• Participating in retrospectives and continuous improvement activities, helping shape the future direction of our automation capability.

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You will ideally have

• Ideally educated to at least degree level or equivalent professional qualification, with preference given to studies in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Previous experience within test automation including experience developing automated tests using JavaScript and TypeScript.
• Proven background and experience with Playwright or a comparable modern test automation framework.
• Any experience using AI-assisted development tools such as Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or similar technologies would be a distinct advantage.
• Understanding of agile software development practices and CI/CD environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a passion for improving quality through automation.
• Fluency to a professional English, both written and spoken is essential for this role, with any other language skills and advantage.
• ISTQB CTFL certification is desirable.
• ISTQB CTAL Test Automation Engineer certification would be an advantage.
• Natural ability to problem solve and explore new technologies.

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In return for your commitment, you can expect

At Ricoh, work should feel meaningful, supportive and fulfilling. The Ricoh Promise shapes your experience through four pillars that bring our culture to life.Love to ConnectYou become part of a global community built on openness, inclusion and genuine collaboration.Across teams, countries and roles, you'll find people who listen, involve and encourage you - helping you feel valued and able to be yourself every day.

Love to GrowYour development truly matters to us. With access to learning pathways, mentoring and career opportunities across functions and countries, you'll be supported to stretch your skills, explore new directions and stay future-ready in a changing world.

Love to Give BackPurpose is part of how we work. You'll have opportunities to make a difference through volunteering, sustainability initiatives and community programmes that reflect our shared values and commitment to positive impact.

Love to SucceedSuccess at Ricoh is something we pursue together. You'll benefit from fair rewards, flexible working, wellbeing resources and real recognition - including programmes such as the Imagine. Change. Awards, where colleagues celebrate each other's achievements.

We are an equal opportunities employer

We believe that diverse perspectives make us stronger, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Our hiring decisions are based on skills, experience and potential, and we are committed to creating a fair and inclusive recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment journey, please let us know and we will support you to bring your best self forward.