Test Engineers

CGI Group Inc.; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the UK is seeking a Test Engineer to innovate and automate quality assurance processes. You will define test strategies, create automated tests, and mentor team members within Agile and Waterfall environments. The ideal candidate has strong programming skills, experience with CI/CD pipelines, and knowledge of cloud testing. This role offers benefits including insurance coverage, flexible time off, and a share purchase plan.

Benefits

Insurance coverage

Medical benefits

Pension plan

Flexible time off

Member discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Test Engineer or Senior Test Engineer in Agile/Waterfall environments.
• Strong proficiency in one or more programming languages for automation.
• Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver effective test strategies and frameworks.
• Create and maintain automated tests using modern coding languages.
• Review requirements, develop test plans, and ensure traceability.

Skills

Test automation

Quality assurance processes

Problem-solving

Agile methodologies

Mentoring

Education

Relevant certifications (e.g. ISTQB, SAFe Practitioner)

Tools

Python

Java

C#

CI/CD pipelines

Azure

AWS

Job description

About the role

At CGI, we're empowering the next generation of Test Engineers to shape the future of quality assurance and digital delivery. You'll be part of a team that drives innovation across complex transformation programmes, designing, automating, and optimising test solutions that deliver measurable value to our clients. Your work will strengthen the reliability and performance of mission‑critical systems, directly contributing to business success. At CGI, we'll give you the freedom to take ownership of your ideas, the support to push boundaries, and the platform to make a lasting impact across industries.

In this role, you will design, implement, and execute test strategies that underpin the successful delivery of digital and enterprise‑scale solutions. Working collaboratively within Agile or Waterfall environments, you'll use your technical expertise to drive automation, optimise testing frameworks, and ensure that every release meets the highest standards of performance, security, and user experience. You'll mentor others, contribute to test architecture decisions, and bring forward‑thinking approaches to test delivery across cloud, AI, and DevOps environments. You'll thrive in a culture that encourages you to take ownership of outcomes, innovate through collaboration, and continually evolve your technical expertise while being supported by a community of experienced professionals.

Key responsibilities

• Lead & Innovate: Define and deliver effective test strategies and frameworks across multiple delivery models.
• Develop & Automate: Create and maintain automated tests using modern coding languages and toolsets.
• Analyse & Execute: Review requirements, develop test plans, and ensure traceability and coverage.
• Optimise & Assure: Implement quality measures that reduce risk and enhance delivery confidence.
• Collaborate & Mentor: Guide team members in testing practices, tools, and methodologies.
• Consult & Influence: Provide insight and recommendations to stakeholders, shaping testing best practice.
• Integrate & Improve: Work closely with DevOps teams to embed testing in CI/CD pipelines.

To succeed in this role, you'll bring a strong foundation in test engineering and automation, a deep understanding of quality assurance processes, and the ability to influence delivery outcomes through technical and collaborative excellence.

You should have

• Proven experience as a Test Engineer or Senior Test Engineer in Agile/Waterfall environments.
• Strong proficiency in one or more programming languages for automation (e.g. Python, Java, C#).
• Hands‑on experience with test automation frameworks and CI/CD pipelines.
• Good understanding of cloud testing (Azure, AWS) and modern delivery lifecycles.
• Knowledge of test management tools and defect tracking systems.
• Understanding of risk‑based testing and quality metrics.
• Excellent problem‑solving and mentoring skills.
• Relevant certifications (e.g. ISTQB, SAFe Practitioner) are desirable.

Benefits

• Insurance coverage
• Medical benefits
• Pension plan
• Member Assistant Programme
• Check4Cancer
• Flexible time off
• Share Purchase Plan
• Member discounts
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Profit Participation Plan
• Health and Wellbeing Programme