Test Automation Engineer (Scrum)

DXC Technology Company; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DXC Technology is seeking a Test Automation Engineer (Scrum) in Hampshire, onsite five days a week. You will design, develop, and run automated tests across APIs, microservices, and UIs, ensuring reliable CI/CD integration and high-quality deployments.

You will work in an Agile Scrum team, with strong skills in Selenium, Playwright, Postman, and RestAssured, plus Python/Java/TypeScript coding and Git version control. A STEM background or NVQ levels is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing, developing and executing automated test scripts.
• Strong proficiency with API, microservices and UI test automation.
• Familiarity with CI/CD integration and agile Scrum practices.

Responsibilities

• Script Development: build maintainable automated tests for APIs, microservices, and UIs.
• Pipeline Execution: integrate tests into CI/CD for each build.
• Defect Investigation: log defects with steps and verify fixes.

Skills

Python

Java

TypeScript

Git

Agile Scrum

CI/CD

Education

NVQ Level 3/4

STEM degree

Tools

Selenium

Playwright

Postman

RestAssured

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.