Test Automation Engineer - Python

Prolifics; London; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy seeks a skilled Test Automation Engineer with expertise in Python and AWS. The right candidate will join a collaborative agile team, focusing on quality assurance and automating testing processes. The role offers flexibility with remote work while requiring occasional onsite meetings.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Remote work options

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years technical testing experience in automation.
• Experience in agile test teams deploying solutions to the Cloud.
• Strong Python test automation skills, preferably using Pytest.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated tests in Python.
• Collaborate with developers, analysts, and product owners in agile teams.
• Produce documentation and provide testing estimates.

Skills

Test Automation

Python

AWS

Agile Methodologies

Communication

Education

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Certification in Python Programming

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London, United Kingdom

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Posted:

29.06.2025

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13.08.2025

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Overview

Python Test Automation Engineer

Experienced technical automation consultant required, with skills in Python test automation using Pytest.

You will be highly technical, have a minimum of 5 years technical testing experience with experience working in agile test teams deploying solutions to the Cloud.

Automation experience must include Python, deploying to an AWS environment.

You will be used to working as an integral part of the development team, possibly in a SDET role or experience previously as a software developer.

You have worked with developers on unit level technical testing, but also with business analysts and product owners as part of agile teams, delivering leading edge web based technical solutions.

Must be a pro-active and outspoken team member with excellent communication skills, capable of integrating with highly technical teams, standing up for software quality and producing clear and concise testing documentation when needed.

This should include experience of providing accurate estimates for testing and presenting them confidently to a group.

Should be able to clearly articulate ideas, challenge the status quo and provide meaningful input on best practice and new ideas where they would provide benefit.

• A minimum of 5 years testing experience - specialising in test automation
• Agile environment experience - development/coding experience, continuous integration
• Writing automated tests in Python
• Technical expertise and certification in AWS concepts - ideally the AWS certified Cloud Practitioner qualification
• Experience leading other members of the testing function and directing from an automation perspective
• A good understanding of the software development life cycle development and testing and experience of working on projects
• Experience and adaptability when working in a variety of different technical environments

Advantageous:

• Development experience/knowledge and experience in multiple languages

Personal Requirements:

• Good communication skills (written and spoken)
• Needs to be highly technical, capable of integrating with a development team and assisting with unit as well as system level tests
• It is essential that the candidate is committed, energetic and enthusiastic about testing
• Needs to be practical and proactive
• Should be able to grasp concepts quickly and appreciate implications of decisions
• Able to work well autonomously, with a focus on delivery
• Eagerness to learn and an aptitude for picking things up quickly

Work is fully remote, with a requirement to come on site approximately once a month for meetings.

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Overview

Python Test Automation Engineer

Experienced technical automation consultant required, with skills in Python test automation using Pytest.

You will be highly technical, have a minimum of 5 years technical testing experience with experience working in agile test teams deploying solutions to the Cloud.

Automation experience must include Python, deploying to an AWS environment.

You will be used to working as an integral part of the development team, possibly in a SDET role or experience previously as a software developer.

You have worked with developers on unit level technical testing, but also with business analysts and product owners as part of agile teams, delivering leading edge web based technical solutions.

Must be a pro-active and outspoken team member with excellent communication skills, capable of integrating with highly technical teams, standing up for software quality and producing clear and concise testing documentation when needed.

This should include experience of providing accurate estimates for testing and presenting them confidently to a group.

Should be able to clearly articulate ideas, challenge the status quo and provide meaningful input on best practice and new ideas where they would provide benefit.

Essential:

A minimum of 5 years testing experience - specialising in test automation

Agile environment experience - development/coding experience, continuous integration

Writing automated tests in Python

Technical expertise and certification in AWS concepts - ideally the AWS certified Cloud Practitioner qualification

Experience leading other members of the testing function and directing from an automation perspective

A good understanding of the software development life cycle development and testing and experience of working on projects

Experience and adaptability when working in a variety of different technical environments

Advantageous:

Development experience/knowledge and experience in multiple languages

Personal Requirements:

Good communication skills (written and spoken)

Needs to be highly technical, capable of integrating with a development team and assisting with unit as well as system level tests

It is essential that the candidate is committed, energetic and enthusiastic about testing

Needs to be practical and proactive

Should be able to grasp concepts quickly and appreciate implications of decisions

Able to work well autonomously, with a focus on delivery

Eagerness to learn and an aptitude for picking things up quickly

Work is fully remote, with a requirement to come on site approximately once a month for meetings.

Options

Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Prolifics is an EEO company. We are committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact us for assistance.

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