Test Automation Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading care technology company in Guildford is seeking a Test Automation Engineer to enhance software quality and testing processes. You will own quality within the project team, create automated testing frameworks, and collaborate with developers and stakeholders. This role offers a salary of £35,000 - £45,000 and includes multiple benefits. Join now to reshape the future of social care technology.

Benefits

Base salary of £35,000 - £45,000

Bonus depending on experience

25 days holiday, increasing with service

Contributory pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Staff discounts portal

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of quality within the project team.
• Design, implement, and maintain manual and automated test scenarios.
• Collaborate with developers and stakeholders.
• Develop and extend test automation frameworks using Playwright, C#, and .NET.

Skills

Automated test development with C#

Test tools like Playwright, MS Test, or XUnit

Test-driven development

Testing web applications and REST APIs

SQL Server and NoSQL database testing

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

HTML, CSS, JavaScript knowledge

Mobile app automated testing (Appium)

Tools

Playwright

C#

Postman

RestSharp

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 bonusdepending on experience
• Modern town centre offices in Guildford, with opportunityfor 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