Automation Test Engineer

Automation Test Engineer Permanent Location: Cardiff / Home (Hybrid) Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 ( excellent benefits including 28% Civil Service Pension) Skills: Automation Testing with Java or C#, Selenium, Playwright, Agile We are looking to recruit an Automation Test Engineer for a technology driven public sector organisation based in Cardiff. My client is undergoing a major digital transformation and you will join a dynamic Testing Team contributing to the success of both existing and future services. This role provides an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact, using cutting-edge technologies and Agile methodologies to shape the future of digital services in a public sector setting. This is a hybrid role and you will be required to work 1 day a week on site in Cardiff. The Role: Be part of a high-performing scrum team, leading the transformation of the automated testing approach. Promote and implement an automation-first strategy, supporting the migration from Java/Selenium and BDD frameworks to Playwright/TypeScript integrated with BrowserStack Automate . Own the test strategy and ensure that quality is built into every stage of development. Coach and mentor junior testers, helping to build a robust and skilled test team. Key Responsibilities: Design, automate, and execute tests for web and API applications. Lead the adoption of modern testing frameworks, particularly Playwright and TypeScript . Collaborate with the development team to integrate test automation into the CI/CD pipeline. Drive performance, security, and accessibility testing across all services. Work in a fully Agile/Scrum environment, promoting continuous improvement and innovation. Experience & Skills: We are looking for candidates with the following experience: Proven ability to design and automate software tests, ideally for web and API applications. Expertise in Java or C#/Selenium and modern test frameworks (experience with Playwright/TypeScript is highly desirable). Familiarity with cloud-based testing platforms such as BrowserStack Automate . Experience in Non-Functional Testing (Security, Performance, and Accessibility testing). Experience working within Agile/Scrum environments. Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and coach Test Engineers. Technical Skills & Tools (desirable but not essential): API testing (e.g., Postman, SOAP UI, Karate/Rest API) CI/CD tools such as Concourse/Jenkins Cloud platforms ( AWS ) Performance testing tools like JMeter Version control systems, SQL, Unix-based systems, and Docker Qualifications: Relevant certifications (e.g., ISTQB or ISEB) or equivalent technical testing experience. Certified Agile Tester or equivalent Agile working experience.

Location: Cardiff County, GB

Posted Date: 1/30/2025