Test Automation Specialist

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Automation Test Analyst to spearhead the design and execution of test automation frameworks across web applications. This role involves collaborating with QA leadership to deliver high-quality software through both manual and automated testing techniques. You'll build and maintain robust UI automation frameworks using Java and Selenium, develop BDD tests, and perform performance and security testing. Join a dynamic team where your skills in automation and leadership will contribute significantly to the success of the testing process and software reliability. If you're passionate about quality assurance and thrive in Agile environments, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Strong automation experience with Java and Selenium.
• Familiarity with CI/CD and Agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain UI automation frameworks for web applications.
• Develop BDD tests and manage regression testing.

Skills

Automation Testing

Java

Selenium

Cucumber

Agile Methodologies

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Tools

Selenium WebDriver

JMeter

Git

Jenkins

Bitbucket

Jira

Confluence

Job description

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We're looking for a Senior Automation Test Analyst to lead the design, execution, and maintenance of test automation frameworks across web applications. You’ll work closely with QA leadership to ensure high-quality, reliable software delivery using both manual and automated testing techniques.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain UI automation frameworks (Java, Selenium, TestNG)
• Develop and execute BDD tests using Cucumber and Gherkin
• Perform performance and security testing (JMeter, Groovy, security tools)
• Manage regression testing, UAT, and full test cycles
• Collaborate with developers and mentor junior testers
• Report defects and track testing via Jira/Confluence

What You’ll Bring

• Strong automation experience (Java, Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber)
• Familiarity with CI/CD (Git, Jenkins, Bitbucket)
• Solid understanding of TDD, BDD, and POM
• Experience in Agile environments and financial services (insurance a plus)
• Great communication, ownership, and team leadership skills