Web Automation Engineer (API & Functional Testing)

Pronetx; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the UK seeks a skilled Web Automation Engineer to design and maintain a robust automation framework for testing web applications. The ideal candidate should have over 3 years of experience with Playwright and Python, focus on reliability, and work collaboratively with teams. This role includes creating test strategies, integrating tests with CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring results. Join a culture that pushes technological boundaries and offers competitive compensation and fully remote work options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development budget

Fully remote work environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in web automation testing.
• Strong proficiency with Playwright (Python) for end-to-end web testing.
• Experience with API testing and integrating API tests with UI tests.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain a scalable web automation framework.
• Develop automation suites using Playwright (Python).
• Document framework usage and coding standards.

Skills

Web automation testing

Playwright

Python

API testing

CI/CD integration

Debugging skills

Tools

Git

pytest

Docker

Job description

About Pronetx

Pronetx is a cutting-edge consulting firm that specializes in transformative customer experience (CX) solutions powered by AWS. With decades of experience deploying sophisticated CX solutions for industry leaders like Capital One, Social Security Administration, and Hilton, we're known for pushing the boundaries of what's possible in customer experience technology.

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled Web Automation Engineer to design, develop, and maintain a robust web automation framework for API and functional testing. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience in building scalable test frameworks using Playwright and Python, with a strong emphasis on reliability, maintainability, and rapid feedback for CI / CD pipelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain a scalable web automation framework for API and UI / functional testing


• Develop test strategies, test plans, and automation suites using Playwright (Python) for web applications


• Create reusable, modular page objects and components to maximize test reuse


• Implement API testing strategies (REST / GraphQL) integrated with UI tests where appropriate


• Write clear, maintainable automated tests with robust assertions and meaningful reporting


• Integrate tests with CI / CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, etc.)


• Configure test data management, environment handling, and test environment provisioning


• Implement parallel test execution, flaky test handling, retry strategies, and test isolation


• Monitor test results, analyze failures, and provide timely root‑cause analysis


• Collaborate with developers, QA, and product teams to ensure quality goals are met


• Document framework usage, coding standards, and onboarding guides


• Stay current with automation tooling trends and propose improvements

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands‑on experience in web automation testing


• Strong proficiency with Playwright (Python) for end‑to‑end web testing


• Demonstrated experience building automation frameworks from the ground up


• Proficient in Python, with good knowledge of software design patterns


• Experience with API testing (REST / GraphQL) and integrating API tests with UI tests


• Familiarity with test frameworks (pytest, unittest)


• Solid understanding of CI / CD integration and test reporting


• Experience with version control (Git) and collaborative workflows


• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills


• Excellent written and verbal communication

Nice-to-Have

• Xray Test Management for Jira for integrating test plans / results with Jira


• Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) experience and tooling (e.g., Gherkin, Cucumber, Behave) to express acceptance criteria and drive automated tests


• Knowledge of performance testing fundamentals


• Docker and containerized test environments


• Cloud-based test environments and device / browser farms


• Experience with test data management and data-driven testing


• Prior exposure to Agile / Scrum development processes


• Hands‑on experience with Cyara / Hammer / Botium for automated testing and of contact center and IVR / Chatbot flows.

Key Competencies

• Automation design and architecture


• Test strategy and planning


• Code quality and maintainability


• Debugging and problem solving


• Collaboration and teamwork


• Continuous learning mindset

Why Pronetx?

Join a team of thought leaders who have shaped the evolution of cloud-based customer experience solutions. You’ll work on innovative projects implementing next‑generation technologies while having the opportunity to influence the future of customer experience technology. Our collaborative culture encourages pushing boundaries while ensuring practical, scalable solutions for our clients

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience


• Health, dental, and vision insurance


• Professional development budget


• Fully remote work environment

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pronetx is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members can thrive, regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status