Test Automation Engineer (Python & Linux)

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

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Tewkesbury is looking for an experienced Test Automation Engineer to enhance its automation capabilities. The position offers a competitive salary range of £50,000 - £75,000 and comes with fantastic benefits including flexible working hours, generous holiday allowances, and a relaxed culture. You will be responsible for designing tests, improving automation, and working in an Agile team. Ideal candidates will have experience with Linux and automated testing using Python.

Benefits

Pension matched up to 10%

25 days holiday with buy/sell options

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Enhanced maternity / paternity leave

Potential for a 9 day fortnight

Qualifications

• Experience with Linux systems.
• Proficient in writing automated tests with Python.
• Understanding of TDD and BDD techniques.
• Ideally experienced in testing products with embedded software.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement high quality tests for software applications.
• Develop and improve automated tests.
• Investigate and apply emerging automation techniques.
• Participate fully in the Agile/Scrum team.

Skills

Linux systems

Automated testing with Python

TDD techniques

BDD techniques

Testing products with embedded software

Job description

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

A relaxed and flexible working culture is promoted; casual dress, flexible working hours, a collaborative approach, pool table and an office bar. There is a real emphasis on training, self-development and progression.

Qualifications

• 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

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).

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