Testing Analyst

Westcoast Limited; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Benefits package (salary £35–£40k)

Wellbeing support

Community & connection

Job summary

Westcoast Limited in Reading area seeks an Automation Analyst to expand QA coverage and automate processes across CRM, ERP, and WMS. Hybrid working options are available by agreement at the Theale site or other locations.

You will develop automated tests, collaborate with stakeholders and IT teams, and drive AI-assisted automation initiatives to improve quality and productivity. The role requires hands-on automation with Selenium/Playwright and strong QA lifecycle knowledge.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in test automation (4+ years) with strong understanding of automation frameworks and hands-on work on AI-enabled automation.
• Hands-on experience with Selenium, Playwright, or similar automation tools.
• Experience with CRM/ERP/WMS systems and API testing (Postman) and SQL for data validation.
• Good understanding of end-to-end QA processes and QA lifecycle.
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Azure DevOps, and GitHub.
• Familiarity with Agile and DevOps practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts across multiple business systems using approved automation tools and frameworks.
• Work with business stakeholders, developers, and support teams to deliver Automation and QA activities.
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI-driven automation to improve quality and productivity.
• Design, build and test AI-enabled automations, ensuring outputs are accurate and validated before live deployment.
• Independently design, develop, test and maintain automated solutions from requirements to deployment.
• Proactively manage and deliver automation tasks within agreed timelines.
• Ensure automation solutions align with business requirements, quality standards, and best practices.

Skills

Test automation

AI-enabled automation

Automation frameworks

SQA

Analytical/problem solving

Tools

Selenium

Playwright

Postman

SQL

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

GitHub

Job description

The Job Role

We are looking for an Automation Analyst to join our team as we continue to expand our automation and QA coverage across all business areas. The successful candidate will work closely with business stakeholders and IT teams to identify automation opportunities, develop automated solutions, and support quality assurance activities.

In this role you will help drive quality improvements across CRM, ERP, warehouse, and other business systems.

Our main office is our Theale site near Reading, with other sites based at Andover and Nottingham. Hybrid working arrangements are available by agreement.

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities Will Include:

• Develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts across multiple business systems using approved automation tools and frameworks.
• Work independently with business stakeholders, developers, and support teams to deliver Automation and QA activities.
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI-driven automation to improve quality and productivity.
• Design, build and test AI-enabled automations, making sure outputs are accurate, reliable and properly validated before going live.
• Independently design, develop, test and maintain automated solutions, from gathering requirements through to deployment and support.
• Proactively manage and deliver project and BAU automation tasks within agreed timelines.
• Ensure automation solutions align with business requirements, quality standards, and best practices.

Is this the role for you?

To be successful in this role you will have some of the following skills and experience and the desire to develop in other areas:

• Substantial experience in test automation (4+ years) with strong understanding of automation frameworks and best practices as well as hands-on experience building or supporting AI-enabled automation (for example using AI features within automation platforms or integrating AI services into workflows)
• Hands-on experience with Selenium, Playwright, or similar automation tools.
• Experience with CRM, ERP, and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Experience with API testing (using postman) and SQL for data validation.
• Good understanding of end-to-end QA processes and QA lifecycle.
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Azure Devops, and GitHub.
• Familiarity with Agile and DevOps practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

What’s in It for You?

This is a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in the IT industry, build lasting relationships, and grow with a Sunday Times Top Track 100 company.

• Growth Opportunities: We offer training and development opportunities to help you reach your full potential. Whether it’s funded apprenticeships, work-based studies, or professional qualifications, we’ve got you covered.
• Generous Benefits Package: £35-40,000 starting salary with more for an exceptional candidate. Enjoy 25 days of holiday, employee referral bonuses, perks and discounts. (Theale only – New fully equipped gym available 24/7).
• Wellbeing Support: Access to Westcoast Wellbeing services including mental health counselling, virtual GP services, physiotherapy, life insurance, eye care schemes, and more.
• Community & Connection: Our teams enjoy social and charitable events throughout the year, fostering a strong sense of belonging.

What’s Next?

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, we may not be able to provide individual feedback for every candidate. If you don’t hear from us within 14 working days, kindly note that we have chosen to pursue other candidates for this opportunity. We appreciate your interest and encourage you to explore future opportunities with us.