Test Automation Engineer (Python & Linux)

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

Job summary

A leading technology company in the UK is looking for a Test Automation Engineer (Python / Linux) to join their high-performing team. Responsibilities include designing and implementing tests for software applications, improving existing automation capabilities, and contributing to the overall quality of testing. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of Linux and experience in writing automated tests with Python. This position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including a flexible hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Pension matched up to 10%

25 days holiday with buy/sell options

Bonus scheme

Friday finish at 2.30 PM

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Enhanced maternity / paternity leave

Potential for a 9 day fortnight

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Linux systems is required.
• Experience in writing automated tests using Python is expected.
• Familiarity with TDD and BDD techniques is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement high-quality tests for software applications.
• Develop new and improve existing automated tests.
• Investigate emerging automation techniques and technologies.
• Work collaboratively within an Agile/Scrum team.

Skills

Experience with Linux systems

Writing automated tests with Python

Understanding techniques such as TDD and BDD

Experience testing products with embedded software

Job description

Overview

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 of 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.

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

Requirements

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

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

Location & Working

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).

Security

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