Test Automation Engineer
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We are looking for an experienced Test Automation Engineer to join our team. As a test automation engineer, you will design, build, and run automated tests that ensure our software is reliable, high-quality, and user‑ready. You’ll partner with Developers, QA, and Business Analysts to define testing needs, create scalable test scripts, and continuously improve how we test and deliver products. We are modernizing our testing strategy by emphasizing automation as the foundation for scalability, efficiency, and adaptability.
Responsibilities
• Design, build, and run automated tests that ensure our software is reliable, high-quality, and user‑ready.
• Partner with developers, QA, and business analysts to define testing needs, create scalable test scripts, and continuously improve our test strategy.
Qualifications
* Strong expertise in C# and .NET for building and maintaining automation frameworks and test scripts
* Solid understanding of Azure based microservices architecture, including APIs, messaging patterns, and distributed system interactions
* Ability to learn and adapt to newer niche technologies like Unite framework and build it into automation testing
* Appetite for continuous technology innovation, identifying and evaluating new opportunities to enhance the Guardian’s proposition and customer experience
* Prior experience of working in the UK Financial Services Industry ideally Life and Pensions
* Experience of providing technical leadership on complex integration projects
* Ability to work remotely with little management supervision
* Willingness to support and, where necessary, co‑ordinate the triage, identification and resolution of complex production and non‑production issues
Benefits
* Private Medical Insurance with rewards for yourself with discounted rates for your family members
* Competitive Company Pension Scheme
* Access to several employee discounted schemes to suit your lifestyle including but not limited to:
o Private dental insurance
o Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
o Cycle to Work scheme
o Comprehensive Europe and Worldwide Travel Insurance
o Medical Cash Plan
o Gym memberships
o Access to 24/7 GP service for you and your family
o 25 days holiday with the option to purchase more
This is an exciting time to be joining us with plenty of opportunity for professional growth. We invite you to apply to become part of our award‑winning team.
Should you wish to learn more about the role, or have any questions, please contact our HR Team via .
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Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Information Technology
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