Job Description
Software Automation Engineer – Hybrid (Edinburgh)
Join a fast-growing SaaS tech business on an exciting journey of innovation and expansion!
Excellent opportunity for Software Automation Engineer to become an integral part of a high calibre cross-functional engineering team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and help shape the future of collaborative software solutions used by leading global organisations.
Why this role?
You will partner with developers, product managers, and designers to embed quality into every stage of the development process. You will champion test automation, drive best practices, and ensure their products deliver exceptional performance and reliability.
What you will do:
* Collaborate with developers to design testable solutions and integrate testing into workflows.
* Build and maintain automated test suites (unit, integration, API, E2E, performance).
* Develop testing frameworks and tools to improve speed and stability.
* Promote shift-left testing practices for early defect prevention.
* Contribute to CI/CD pipelines for fast, reliable feedback loops.
* Analyse test failures and work with teams to resolve issues quickly.
Your skills and experience:
* Strong experience in automated testing (API, UI, integration, acceptance, unit).
* Proficiency in languages like TypeScript, Java, or C#.
* Hands-on experience with frameworks such as Playwright or Cypress.
* Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins).
* Familiarity with microservices, cloud environments, and containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes).
* Excellent communication, collaboration, and a continuous improvement mindset.
Additional information
* Hybrid working – 3 days in a vibrant Edinburgh city centre office.
* Competitive salary and benefits including contributory pension, health insurance, and enhanced parental leave.
* 33 days annual holiday, flexible working, and loyalty share scheme.
* Regular social events, mindfulness sessions, and a yearly development retreat.
Be part of a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and growth.
If you are passionate about quality and want to make an impact in a fast-paced SaaS environment, please get in touch