Test Automation Engineer (Scrum)

PHET Enterprise Services (AP) Limited, Philippines Regional Operating Headquarters; England; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

DXC Technology in Hampshire is seeking a Test Automation Engineer (Scrum) to design, develop and execute automated tests for APIs, microservices and UI, with CI/CD integration.

You will work in an onsite team, contribute to sprint planning, and ensure tests improve reliability and speed of deployments. Strong proficiency with Selenium, Playwright, Postman and RestAssured, plus Python/Java/TypeScript, is expected, with ISTQB/BCS certifications advantageous.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3/4 in a technical field or STEM degree is preferred.
• Equivalent software testing experience is acceptable.
• ISTQB/BCS/ITIL certifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Script Development: write maintainable automated test scripts for APIs, microservices, and UI.
• Pipeline Execution: integrate tests into CI/CD to run with every build.
• Defect Investigation: log defects with steps and verify fixes.
• Collaboration: participate in sprint planning and backlog refinement to define acceptance criteria and test scenarios.

Skills

Selenium

Playwright

Postman

RestAssured

Python

Java

TypeScript

Education

Technical NVQ Level 3/4

STEM degree

Tools

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Job Description: DXC Technology is committed to building diverse, inclusive teams. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly encourage interest from women, underrepresented groups, and neurodivergent candidates. We offer reasonable adjustments throughout the hiring process and are dedicated to creating a supportive, accessible environment for everyone.

Test Automation Engineer (Scrum) Location: Hampshire (onsite 5 days per week) As a Test Automation Engineer, you design, develop, and execute automated test scripts to verify system functionality, performance, and security throughout each sprint. You ensure automated tests are reliable and seamlessly integrated into CI/CD pipelines, supporting faster releases and confident, high-quality deployments.

Key Responsibilities

• Script Development: Write maintainable, reusable, and robust automated test scripts for APIs, microservices, and user interfaces.
• Pipeline Execution: Integrate test suites into CI/CD pipelines to ensure automated regression testing occurs with every build.
• Defect Investigation: Analyze test failures, log defects with detailed reproduction steps, and verify fixes provided by developers.
• Collaboration: Participate actively in sprint planning and backlog refinement to define clear acceptance criteria and test scenarios.

Strong proficiency in test automation tools (Selenium, Playwright, Postman, RestAssured). Coding ability in languages such as Python, Java, or TypeScript. Experience working within Agile Scrum teams and using version control systems (Git). Familiarity with performance and security testing tools is highly advantageous. Analytical mindset with meticulous attention to detail. Proactive problem-solver who enjoys exploring edge cases and system resilience. Effective team player dedicated to quality and continuous improvement.

What you’ll bring

Extensive experience in software verification and test automation, including scripting automated test suites (e.g. Selenium, Playwright, RestAssured) integrated into CI/CD pipelines.

Education & Foundational Benchmark

Technical NVQ Level 3/4, STEM degree, or equivalent software testing experience.

Professional Certifications

ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) or BCS Software Testing certification; ITIL Foundation; test automation tool-specific accreditation (e.g. Tricentis Tosca AS1/AS2, Selenium) advantageous.

At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) is a leading enterprise technology and innovation partner delivering software, services, and solutions to global enterprises and public sector organizations - helping them harness AI to drive outcomes at a time of exponential change with speed. With deep expertise in Managed Infrastructure Services, Application Modernization, and Industry-Specific Software Solutions, DXC modernizes, secures, and operates some of the world's most complex technology estates. Learn more on dxc.com.