C# Automation QA Engineer / SDET Up to £55,000 Perm Location: Newcastle upon Tyne (Hybrid - 2 days per week in office) An organisation operating a leading technology platform in the online gaming sector is seeking an Automation QA Engineer to play a key role in maintaining and improving the quality of its platform. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining automated test suites, validating new features, and ensuring that software releases meet high quality standards. The organisation develops technology platforms for the online gaming industry, supporting major brands with scalable and innovative digital solutions. Its platforms process billions in financial transactions annually and manage data for millions of users worldwide. This role is offered on a hybrid basis, requiring attendance at the Newcastle upon Tyne office two days per week. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using industry-standard tools and frameworks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and ensure testing approaches align with development processes. Identify opportunities to expand test automation and implement frameworks, tools, and strategies that improve efficiency and coverage. Perform comprehensive regression testing to ensure new features do not impact existing functionality. Conduct root cause analysis on test failures and work closely with developers to resolve issues efficiently. Create and maintain test data, test environments, and test harnesses required for automated testing. Monitor and analyse test results and quality metrics, providing regular reports on release quality to stakeholders. Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance testing methodologies and practices. Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in software testing, sharing knowledge with the wider team. Skills and Experience Strong proficiency in C# programming. Solid experience in software testing, including functional and data validation. Ability to translate business requirements into comprehensive test cases. Experience working with version control systems such as Git. Familiarity with APIs and databases in a testing context. Proven ability to identify and implement process improvements. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams. Ability to adapt to evolving technologies and remain up to date with QA and testing trends. Benefits The organisation offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing and professional development. Benefits include: Flexible and trust-based working environment 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and a generous Christmas break Matched private pension scheme (up to 8%) Private healthcare from day one, including dental and optical cover Life assurance (4x annual salary) Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support and advice Access to a wellbeing and mindfulness platform Opportunities for learning, innovation, and experimentation, including participation in internal hackathons Company-provided mobile phone or tablet with contract covered Modern office environment with complimentary snacks, drinks, and regular food vendors Access to employee discount and wellbeing platforms Regular social events and team activities Employee referral programme with bonus opportunities Branded company merchandise and occasional additional discretionary holidays