Test Automation Engineer - NBIT

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a skilled Test Automation Engineer to lead automation efforts within its SPM programme. In this pivotal role, you will drive the integration of existing automation assets into a unified framework, ensuring seamless collaboration with CI/CD pipelines. Your expertise will not only enhance automation capabilities but also foster continuous improvement across teams. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this forward-thinking organization offers a supportive environment where your contributions will make a significant impact on the future of service delivery. Join us in shaping a resilient and responsible workplace that values adaptability and progress.

Benefits

27.5 days annual leave

Up to 18% on target bonus

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experienced ISTQB/ISEB Practitioner with knowledge of CI/CD toolchains.
• Ability to build positive relationships in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive test automation activities to increase execution frequency and speed.
• Enhance automation capabilities for fast and safe deployments.

Skills

Selenium

AWS

GitHub Actions

Playwright

Datadog

Jira

Python

Agile methodologies

Education

ISTQB/ISEB Practitioner

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Position Details

• Salary: Competitive salary and package
• Grade: 3a
• Reporting Line: Head of Quality Engineering
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Location: London/Chesterfield (Hybrid)

What to Expect

As a key member of the team, the Test Automation Engineer will drive test automation activities within the SPM programme to increase automation, execution frequency, and speed. You will facilitate moving existing automation assets into a common framework and integrate with the CI/CD pipeline. The goal is to expand successful automation across all teams and environments.

As a Senior Test Engineer, you will enhance automation capabilities to enable fast and safe deployments. Your expertise will help identify best practices in test automation tools and processes, fostering continuous improvement.

What We Offer

Beyond a competitive salary, we provide a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 27.5 days annual leave, increasing with tenure
• Up to 18% on target bonus
• Life assurance
• Employee assistance programme and benefits platform
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, fostering an inclusive workplace that values all perspectives. We believe that Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are fundamental to our success, and we strive to reflect the diverse communities we serve.

Qualifications and Skills

You should be an experienced ISTQB/ISEB Practitioner with extensive knowledge of CI/CD toolchains. You will have the ability to build positive relationships in a fast-paced environment. Key skills include:

• Experience in script development, debugging, and optimization
• Experience with Selenium, AWS, GitHub Actions
• Proficiency with Playwright, Datadog, Jira
• Experience with Python (optional)
• Understanding of Agile methodologies and experience working in Agile teams

About Us

The Post Office is a vital part of communities, dedicated to service and adaptability in a digital age. We value resilience, responsibility, and the drive to make a positive difference. Join us to help shape a future of progress and integrity, making the Post Office a business that belongs to and serves everyone.