Software Testing & Automation Specialist
Role: Software Testing & Automation Specialist
Specialism(s): Manual Testing, Automation Testing, Automation Test Framework, Process Analysis, E-Commerce Platform Testing, Automation Test Tooling, Technical Documentation, CI/CD, Test Integration, Functional & Regression Testing
Type: Contract, Daily Rate
IR35 Determination: Inside IR35 (via Umbrella)
Start: ASAP/Urgent
Pay Rate: DoE/ Competitive Daily Rate
Location: London
Working Pattern: 4 Days On-Site, 1 Day Remote
Software Testing & Automation Specialist
CPS Group UK are delighted to be working with a leading, global e-commerce organisation to appoint a highly experienced Software Testing & Automation Specialist to join for an initial 12-month contract engagement. This a brand new role within the e-commerce team, chiefly focused in leading the design and implementation of a new, comprehensive automation test strategy and analysis of the current manual testing process.
The role requires a seasoned Software Testing & Automation Specialist who has worked on large scale web/e-commerce platforms which combine core functionality with fast-changing promotional offers.
The role is a 12-month initial engagement and the Software Testing & Automation Specialist will complete the role leaving an established, maintainable automated testing framework which reduces risk, improves release quality and drives greater efficiency.
Role Requirements
* Review & analyse existing manual testing workflows for ecommerce platform functionality and fast-changing promotional offers.
* Complete a gap analysis, identifying inefficiencies, and risks of current test practices
* Recommend enhancements to manual testing processes
* Evaluate, recommend and implement robust, suitable automated testing tools (e.g., Testim, Selenium, Cypress)
* Design and deliver an automation framework to support both functional and regression testing
* Configure, implement, and document automated testing workflows in the chosen tools.
* Develop robust test cases and templates for consistent, repeatable use
* Train internal team members to maintain and extend automated tests as business needs evolve
* Deliver a comprehensive, documented testing strategy
* Establish automated testing workflows that integrate effectively with software engineering and release management processes
* Ensure the testing framework is scalable, maintainable, and cost-effective
* Provide clear, actionable reporting on testing coverage, outcomes, and defects
Required Skills & Experience
* Demonstrable track record in software testing, including both manual and automated approaches.
* Experience implementing automated testing frameworks for ecommerce or other complex web platforms (mandatory)
* Demonstrated expertise in at least one major automation tool or framework
* Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and integration of automated testing into release processes.
* Experience documenting processes and delivering training to non-specialist teams.
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate and improve existing processes.
* Technical proficiency in setting up and configuring automated testing tools.
* Ability to create effective, reusable test cases for functional and regression testing.
* Excellent communication skills to explain technical processes to non-technical audiences.
* Strong documentation and reporting capabilities.
* Collaborative working approach
For more information or immediate consideration for this opportunity, please contact Charlie Grant at CPS Group UK on or email