Test Automation Engineer (Java)- United Kingdom

United States Digital Space LLC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual health check-ups

Group term life insurance

Personal accident coverage

Mediclaim hospitalization for self, 1-

Flexible work hours

Career development programs

Job summary

Persistent is seeking a Test Automation Engineer (Java) in Northampton with a hybrid work model. The role requires 10–15 years of software testing experience, focusing on automation in banking or regulated environments.

You will design and maintain UI/API automation, advocate TDD/BDD, and collaborate across cross‑functional teams to ensure high quality releases. Join a fast‑growing, AI‑driven engineering partner delivering enterprise modernization.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software testing and test automation.
• Extensive experience in banking or regulated enterprise environments.
• Strong understanding of automation frameworks and test design patterns.
• Experience working with cross‑functional teams and distributed delivery models.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain automated test frameworks for UI and API services
• Develop and execute automated test scripts using Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, and Cucumber
• Perform comprehensive API testing (REST services) including functional, contract, and regression testing
• Embed Test‑Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior‑Driven Development (BDD) practices within teams
• Collaborate with developers, product owners, and architects to validate requirements and acceptance criteria
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing
• Identify, log, track, and manage defects using JIRA, ensuring adherence to defect management processes
• Participate actively in scaled agile ceremonies (PI planning, sprint planning, retrospectives)
• Ensure compliance with quality, security, and regulatory standards
• Mentor junior automation engineers and contribute to automation best practices
• Drive test strategy, test coverage improvement, and quality metrics reporting

Skills

API & UI test automation

TDD

BDD

CI/CD

JIRA defect tracking

SAFe

Tools

Playwright

Selenium

Cypress

Cucumber

Job description

Job Description

About Persistent:

We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what’s next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.

Our disruptor’s mindset, commitment to client success, and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum. Persistent has been recognized across top industry platforms for innovation, leadership, and inclusion. We have delivered 21 sequential quarters of growth with $389.7M in Q1 FY26 revenue, up 3.9% Q-o-Q and 18.8% Y-o-Y growth. Our 25,000+ global team members, located in 18 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We have been named the fastest-growing Indian IT services brand in the “Brand Finance India 100” 2025 report. We were also cited as a Leader in the ISG Provider Lens™ 2025 for Digital Engineering Services 2025 and the Everest Group Talent Readiness for Next-generation Application Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2025.

We are fast growing company (with $1 billion dollars in revenue). Plan to grow at Krakow, Poland. If you’re interested in working on bleeding Data and AI technologies, join us.

Read more - https://www.persistent.com/

About Position and details:

• Role: Test Automation Engineer (Java)
• Location: Northampton
• Mode: Hybrid
• Experience: 10 to 15 years
• Job Type: Permanent role

Job Description: Test Automation Engineer (Java)

Purpose of the Role

The Test Automation Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust automated test solutions to ensure the quality, performance, and reliability of complex banking applications. The role supports digital transformation by embedding quality early in the SDLC through test automation, API & UI validation, TDD practices, and scaled agile delivery models. The position plays a critical role in reducing risk, improving release confidence, and enabling continuous delivery across enterprise platforms.

Basic / Essential Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software testing and test automation
• Extensive experience in banking or regulated enterprise environments
• Strong understanding of automation frameworks and test design patterns
• Experience working with cross‑functional teams and distributed delivery models

Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities

• Design, implement, and maintain automated test frameworks for UI and API services
• Develop and execute automated test scripts using Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, and Cucumber
• Perform comprehensive API testing (REST services) including functional, contract, and regression testing
• Embed Test‑Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior‑Driven Development (BDD) practices within teams
• Collaborate with developers, product owners, and architects to validate requirements and acceptance criteria
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing
• Identify, log, track, and manage defects using JIRA, ensuring adherence to defect management processes
• Participate actively in scaled agile ceremonies (PI planning, sprint planning, retrospectives)
• Ensure compliance with quality, security, and regulatory standards
• Mentor junior automation engineers and contribute to automation best practices
• Drive test strategy, test coverage improvement, and quality metrics reporting

Key Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

• Strong expertise in API & UI test automation
• Hands‑on experience with: Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, Cucumber (BDD)
• Strong understanding of TDD principles and automation-first mindset
• Experience validating REST APIs, JSON payloads, and HTTP protocols.
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools and automated test execution pipelines

Agile & Process Skills

• Proven experience working in Scaled Agile frameworks (SAFe / enterprise agile)
• Proficient in JIRA and end‑to‑end defect lifecycle management
• Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, and quality gates

Experience Required

• 10+ years of experience in software testing with a strong focus on automation
• Minimum 5+ years hands‑on experience with API & UI automation
• Proven experience using Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, and Cucumber
• Strong exposure to TDD and BDD‑driven delivery
• Solid experience working in scaled agile environments
• Enterprise‑level experience with JIRA defect tracking and reporting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly promotion cycles and company-sponsored higher education and certifications.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies.
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Annual health check-ups
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Let’s unleash your full potential at Persistent - persistent.com/careers.

“Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.”