Hackajob Winchester, England, United Kingdom
Test Automation Engineer
Location: flexible hybrid working in Winchester. Candidates are required to travel to Winchester once or twice a week; this role is only suitable for those within commutable distance.
We offer:
* £34,401 - £50,000 base salary
* 6% pension contribution
* Private medical coverage
* 25 days annual leave
* Comprehensive flexible benefits, including discounts on major brands, wellness and employee assistance programmes, gym and travel insurance
* Work‑life balance and a flexible, hybrid working culture that supports our commitment to smarter working
Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Test Automation Engineer with strong expertise in manual testing, automation frameworks, and CI/CD pipelines across infrastructures. This role is pivotal in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products through robust testing strategies, automation, and collaboration across cross‑functional teams.
Accountabilities
* Good experience in manual testing and SQL Server
* Develop and maintain automated test frameworks using modern tools such as Playwright or Selenium
* Create and execute detailed test plans, test cases, and automation scripts
* Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines (AWS CodePipeline/CodeBuild, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, etc.)
* Collaborate with developers, DevOps, and product teams to ensure quality from the start
* Monitor, track, and report defects and test results
* Lead troubleshooting and debugging of test failures and platform issues
* Drive continuous improvement of QA practices, automation coverage, and pipeline efficiency
* Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices
Skills
* Automation testing: strong hands‑on experience with frameworks like Playwright, Selenium, or similar
* Programming: proficient in Python; knowledge of Robot Framework is a plus
* Testing expertise: skilled in UI and API test automation
* Cloud & CI/CD: practical experience with AWS (preferred), or Azure/GCP; strong knowledge of CI/CD concepts and tools
* Pipeline tools: familiar with AWS CodePipeline, CodeBuild, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or Azure DevOps
* Database: very proficient in SQL Server querying
* Problem solving: strong debugging, analytical and troubleshooting skills
* Collaboration: excellent communicator, able to work closely with cross‑functional teams
* Organisation: strong time management and ability to deliver across multiple priorities
Knowledge & Experience
* Solid experience in test automation and QA engineering roles
* Proven ability to build test frameworks from scratch
* Familiarity with testing cloud‑based environments and continuous delivery practices
* Experience leading testing initiatives within agile/DevOps teams
* Experience working with Test Management Tool JIRA
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Quality Assurance
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