Test Automation Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking fintech company as a Test Automation Engineer, where you'll drive quality in web and mobile applications using tools like WebDriverIO and Playwright. This role offers a hybrid working model, allowing you to enjoy the flexibility of remote work while collaborating in a vibrant Manchester office. With a competitive salary and a range of exciting perks, including private health insurance and generous holiday allowances, this is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in a supportive environment that values innovation and quality. Don't miss out on the chance to be part of a dynamic team!

Benefits

Private health & life insurance

Home office setup allowance

Competitive holiday allowance

Retail discounts

Childcare vouchers

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in test automation with a focus on web and mobile applications.
• Proven ability to write automated test scripts using JavaScript or TypeScript.

Responsibilities

• Enhance and evolve automation testing practices within the team.
• Work collaboratively on cutting-edge projects in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Test Automation

JavaScript

TypeScript

WebDriverIO

Playwright

Selenium

Appium

CI/CD processes

GitHub Actions

React-based projects

Job description

Job Description

Test Automation Engineer | WebDriverIO | Playwright | Manchester

Location: Hybrid (3 days in the Manchester office)

Salary: up to £60,000 DOE

Are you an experienced Test Automation Engineer with a passion for driving quality in web and mobile applications?

Do you have strong experience with WebDriverIO or Playwright?

Are you looking for a company that offers exciting learning and development opportunities to further your career?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Test Automation Engineer to join a well-established business in the fintech sector, with offices across the UK. With over 30 years of success, this company is looking to expand its team and is looking for a strong Test Automation Engineer to help enhance and evolve their automation testing practices.

What’s in it for you:

• Salary of up to £60,000 DOE
• Hybrid working model: 3 days in their stunning Manchester city centre office, 2 days remote
• Comprehensive private health & life insurance
• Generous home office setup allowance to ensure you're equipped for success
• Competitive holiday allowance, with the option to buy/sell holidays
• Access to retail discounts, childcare vouchers, and other great perks

Key Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in test automation, including writing automated test scripts using JavaScript or TypeScript
• Solid experience with WebDriverIO or Playwright for browser-based testing
• Hands-on experience with Selenium or Appium for mobile application testing
• Strong understanding of CI/CD processes and tools like GitHub Actions
• Background in testing web and mobile applications, with minimal API testing required
• Knowledge of automated testing strategies for React-based projects is highly desirable
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established company that values innovation and quality.

You’ll be an integral part of the team, working on cutting-edge projects in a collaborative environment. Interviews for this role will be kicking off soon, so don’t wait – apply now!

Please note: Due to the nature of the role, candidates must have lived in the UK for at least 5 years. Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this role.