Test Automation Engineer

Granite Consulting; Tewkesbury; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking an experienced Test Automation Engineer to join their high-performing team in Tewkesbury. This role offers the opportunity to design and implement automated tests using Python, contributing to the quality of the company's products. The company promotes a relaxed working culture with flexible hours, extensive benefits including a matched pension, generous holiday options, and opportunities for professional growth. Candidates must be eligible for DV clearance.

Benefits

Pension matched up to 10%

25 days holiday with buy/sell options

Bonus scheme

2.30 Friday finish

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Enhanced maternity / paternity leave

Potential for a 9 day fortnight

Qualifications

• Experience working with Linux systems.
• Proficiency in writing automated tests using Python.
• Familiarity with TDD and BDD methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement high-quality tests for software applications.
• Develop and improve existing automated tests.
• Investigate emerging automation techniques and technologies.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum team activities.

Skills

Linux systems

Automated tests with Python

Understanding of TDD

Understanding of BDD

Experience testing products with embedded software

Job description

Test Automation Engineer (Python / Linux)

Tewkesbury / remote hybrid - £50,000 - £75,000 + excellent benefits

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Test Automation Engineer / Software Engineer in Test to join one of the fastest growing and most exciting technology companies in the area.

The Test Automation Engineer will join a high performing team and help to develop the organisations automation capabilities. You will also contribute to the overall quality of testing throughout the business - through both R&D and tech projects. You will ultimately help to improve the quality of each of the products they develop.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & implement high quality tests for embedded and user-facing software applications
• Developing new and improving existing automated tests
• Investigate emerging automation techniques and technologies
• Be fully involved in the wider Agile/Scrum team

Required Experience

• Experience with Linux systems
• Writing automated tests with Python
• Understanding techniques such as TDD and BDD
• Ideally experience testing products with embedded software

A relaxed and flexible working culture is promoted; casual dress, flexible working hours, a collaborative approach, pool table and an office bar. There is a real emphasis on training, self-development and progression.

Benefits

• Pension matched up to 10%
• 25 days holiday with buy/sell options
• Bonus scheme
• 2.30 Friday finish
• Private healthcare
• Life insurance
• Enhanced maternity / paternity leave
• Potential for a 9 day fortnight

Based in Tewkesbury, the role is easily commutable from Cheltenham, Gloucester, Worcester & Stroud, plus they have a number of people commuting in from Bristol. The office is based just off the M5 and there is free parking on-site. The company operate a hybrid working environment, where you will generally need to be in the office 1-2 days a week (although this could be more depending on the project).

The role requires eligibility for DV clearance (prior clearance is not required)