Test Automation Engineer – Build Reliable FinTech QA

Julian Hodge Bank Limited; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Julian Hodge Bank Limited in Cardiff is seeking a Test Automation Engineer to help test enhancements and new features across multiple value streams, contributing to the group’s QA practices within the IS & Change team.

You will develop and maintain automated tests and scripts, perform functional and non-functional testing, support Agile delivery, and drive continuous improvement of testing across core applications and third‑party integrations.

Qualifications

• Degree level or equivalent in technology or related field.
• Experience with test automation frameworks and architectures.
• Demonstrable attention to detail and strong communication/problem-solving skills.
• Proven experience working in Agile environments.
• Awareness of Java or C# as programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain understanding of products and processes to align testing with business needs.
• Collaborate with line manager and wider team to understand infrastructure and architecture and coach others.
• Provide capability for non-functional testing using tools for compatibility, load and performance testing.
• Understand core architectural patterns used by the Group.
• Implement appropriate automated testing tools for internal and third-party systems.
• Develop and maintain automated testing scripts to satisfy requirements.
• Shape the future vision of the test automation framework and drive improvements.
• Plan and execute manual functional, non-functional, and regression testing for Epics, Features, and User Stories.
• Maintain test results, issue and bug recording and reporting.
• Advise on testing phases for new systems and revisions to existing ones with effort estimates.
• Liaise with the business to ensure modules are tested adequately and issues resolved promptly.
• Ensure documentation on test plans, coverage and execution is maintained for knowledge sharing.
• Maintain business and market knowledge related to Group’s products and wider economy.

Skills

Test automation

Java

C#

Agile

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Degree level or equivalent (technology)

Job description

Julian Hodge Bank Limited in Cardiff is seeking a Test Automation Engineer to help test enhancements and new features across multiple value streams, contributing to the group’s QA practices within the IS & Change team.

You will develop and maintain automated tests and scripts, perform functional and non-functional testing, support Agile delivery, and drive continuous improvement of testing across core applications and third‑party integrations.