Senior Quality Assurance Automation Engineer


Senior QA Automation Engineers

📍 Multiple UK locations: Brighton, Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, London, Manchester – You can be based anywhere in UK providing you are willing to attend an office 1-2 days per month.

💰 £60,000 – £90,000 base salary

🔐 SC Clearance eligibility required

You’ll work on a mix of cloud and on-premises projects across high-performance Java platforms, contributing to modern, high-quality solutions from concept to delivery.

You’ll have the freedom to influence how you work, adopt the latest tools and technologies, and collaborate closely with other engineering disciplines.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Hands-on delivery across all aspects of software testing
  • Design and execute test scenarios and scripts, including data preparation with external/3rd-party systems
  • Shape and implement test automation strategies using Java, Scala, .NET, or JavaScript and techniques like TDD/BDD
  • Lead by example, mentoring junior engineers, supporting wellbeing, and driving professional growth
  • Influence design and project planning sessions with strong stakeholder communication

Skills & experience:

  • Hands-on experience with automated test frameworks (Cucumber, JUnit)
  • Knowledge of stubbing/mocking (Wiremock)
  • Experience in API, functional, and system testing
  • Understanding of non-functional testing (performance, security, accessibility)
  • Familiarity with version control (Git) and Agile delivery
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills

Why join?

Work on high-impact public sector services

Modern, collaborative, and learning-focused culture

Exposure to advanced cloud and on-premises technologies

Flexible hybrid working with minimal travel for most locations

Supportive environment with mentoring, coaching, and communities of practice

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    Jack Spence

    Managing Director

    Jack Spence

    Jack is our Managing Director and boasts over 15 years in technical recruitment, specifically around Bristol and the South West. Jack has an ability to build successful long-term partnerships and has some exceptional clients to show for it. A Bristol Rovers fanatic, you can catch him down at the Memorial Stadium most weekends.

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