20 of 20 QA Automation Jobs in the UK excluding London

Senior Automation QA, Belfast, up to £50k! Our client is hiring an Automation QA Engineer to join a growing start up team offering a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact and grow your career. The team is looking for someone who brings both strong fundamentals and fresh ideas. Ideally, you'll have experience across different … testing, and you'll take ownership of building out automated end-to-end, performance, and security tests, ensuring smooth integration with third-party systems. You'll Need: Experience in QA automation using various frameworks/tools e.g, Playwright, Cypress, Selenium Experience with API testing. Proficiency in Javascript or C#. Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools … flexible working patterns Optional opt-in for private health care Food and drink provisions in the office Life assurance Company pension Ready to build something meaningful and shape the QA culture from the ground up? Let's chat! To discuss this opportunity confidentially, contact Rachel McAllister, Specialist Recruitment Consultant at MCS Group, at or email . Even if this More ❯

QA Automation Engineer Application Deadline: 5 September 2025 Department: Technology Employment Type: Full Time Location: Belfast Reporting To: Bronagh Description Imagine catching criminals before they strike-that's exactly what Napier's AI-powered platform does! By analysing transactions and customers in real time, Napier AI's technology empowers financial institutions to spot suspicious activity, like money laundering … products. We are currently building out our Tech Hub in Belfast-this is a super exciting time to join Napier in Belfast as we expand. About the role The QA Engineer plays a key role within the Napier Engineering group. You will be responsible for building, maintaining, and executing quality-assured automation scripts using modern AI, Machine Learning … high-quality software with high test coverage. You will also carry out manual testing activities when necessary to cover edge cases and hard-to-automate scenarios. You will support QA leads in producing quality metrics and contribute to measures to increase automated test effectiveness and efficiency. You'll be a passionate hands-on technologist eager to elevate our platform More ❯

Vacancy for QA Automation Engineer at Preservica Vacancy for QA Automation Engineer at Preservica Abingdon/Remote, UK The Role Working as part of an Agile Scrum team, your key role will be to to evaluate, write and execute test cases for automation increasing the current capability to increase coverage and assure quality before release. … Other tasks will include: • Create detailed, comprehensive and well-structured automation test plans. • Configure and setup automation test environments. • Maintain the automation framework. • Estimate, prioritise, plan and deliver automated testing covering both API and GUI test cases. • Review requirements, specifications and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback. • Design, develop and execute automation scripts. More ❯

Ready to take the lead in back-end QA engineering? This is your opportunity to step into a Senior QA Automation Engineer role where your passion for API testing, performance validation, and backend automation is truly valued.Join a collaborative, fast-moving team that’s shaping the future of retail tech—partnering with high-profile global brands … and customer success—all in one. And it’s their clients’ real-world use cases that drive the roadmap, ensuring the tech evolves to meet real needs. Role: Senior QA Automation Engineer (Backend/API Focus) Salary: Up to £75,000 Benefits: 25 days holiday + BH, Company Bonus, Private Healthcare, Share Options, every other Friday off (compressed … working) Location: Remote-first – occasional meetups in London HQ/9-day fortnight What You’ll Bring Deep experience in API and backend test automation Proficiency in Python or JavaScript , with strong scripting and automation capability Hands-on with tools like Postman, PyTest, Locust, K6 , or similar for load, performance & functional testing Solid understanding of CI/CD More ❯

Job Title: QA Automation Engineer Full Time 37.5 hours Monday to Friday, Hybrid (3/4 days in the office) Location: Market Harborough, Leicestershire Salary: £35,000 to £45,000 dependent on experience We are seeking a QA Automation Engineer with a strong background in writing and maintaining automated tests. This role will focus primarily on … writing unit tests and implementing automated UI testing using Playwright . The successful candidate will work within a Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD) framework using Spec Flow , ensuring test automation aligns with business requirements. You will collaborate with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to uphold software quality and reliability through structured automated testing. CDS Global are the brand behind … Collaborate with developers to write and improve unit tests for backend and frontend applications. Required skills and experience: 1-2 years of hands on or recent practical exposure of automation experience. Strong experience with Playwright for UI test automation. Hands-on experience writing unit tests and automation tests in C#. Proficiency in Spec Flow and BDD methodologies for More ❯

Lead QA Automation Engineer (JAVA) Permanent/Hybrid/Bridgend or Leicester Overview: We are seeking a Quality Engineering Automation Lead to drive automation initiatives, architect scalable testing frameworks, and enhance software quality in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment. This role requires strong expertise in test automation, CI/CD integration, and mentoring teams … in best practices. Essential Technology & Experience: * Automation Frameworks: Katalon (certified expert preferred), Selenium, Appium, Cucumber, TestNG, JUnit.* Languages: Java, Groovy, JavaScript.* API Testing: SOAP, REST (using REST Assured), Web API testing.* CI/CD & DevOps: Jenkins, Azure DevOps,* Test Methodologies: BDD, continuous testing, performance testing (JMeter).* Cloud & Integration: Azure integration services.* Experience: 10+ years in test automation, enterprise-level frameworks, Agile/DevOps environments. Key Responsibilities: * Architect and implement scalable test automation frameworks for functional, API, and performance testing.* Drive Test Automation as a Service, ensuring adoption across teams.* Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines for efficient execution.* Mentor teams on automation best practices and upskill internal resources.* Define quality metrics More ❯

You're ready to take that next step in your career as a Senior QA Automation Engineer . You thrive off autonomy, working in a collaborative team, at pace, with the latest tech, and delivering to globally renowned high-profile brands. If this appeals to you, then this retail tech market leader might be your next employer. The … a clienteling, POS, and customer success solution. Their focus is on real-world experiences to drive their roadmaps, blending evolutionary technology with practical applications to foster growth. Role: Senior QA Automation Engineer Salary: Up to £90,000 Benefits: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, company bonus, private healthcare, shares, every other Friday off (compressed working hours). Location … WFH with occasional visits to London HQ/9-day fortnight What You Bring: Expertise in mobile/web app and API testing Proficiency in Python or JavaScript for automation Experience with tools like Postman, Selenium, Appium, PyTest, Locust, or K6 Strong Git and CI/CD skills (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions) Familiarity with NoSQL databases Excellent problem-solving More ❯

We are looking for a highly-skilled Automation Engineer with strong hands-on experience in Java and Selenium. The ideal candidate should have investment banking experience with a track record of QA in Front Office Trading Systems, excellent communication skills and expertise in industry-standard tools like Jira, ALM, Zephyr, Confluence, Jenkins, OpenShift, and Jenkins pipelines. Key Responsibilities … Develop automation scripts and framework libraries for both UI and API testing. Actively participate in Delivery Feature Teams with regards to impact analysis of design and implementation. Define test plans and test cases for functional and end-to-end testing. Drive in-sprint automation of Feature Deliveries, whilst championing automation best practices. Perform detailed root cause analysis … until sign off. Produce regular Test Reports to communicate delivery health to key stakeholders. Mitigate roll-out risk through runbook reviews. Collaborate closely with cross-functional and global teams (QA, Dev and Product Teams) to ensure high-quality product delivery. Troubleshoot issues with Linux, containers, virtualization, and storage environments. Mentor team members, guiding them on technical and domain-related More ❯

Partner closely with the Lead QA to define and execute a forward-thinking automation strategy aligned with the company's quality vision Take full ownership of the automation roadmap, driving the shift from manual-heavy QA to scalable, integrated automation Embed automation into the CI/CD pipeline using GitHub Actions, ensuring fast, reliable … not expose sensitive data or system configurations during test execution or CI/CD pipelines. Work hands-on with our cybersecurity systems, understanding architecture, integration points, and opportunities for automation Collaborate with SREs, Staff Engineers, and the Lead QA within the platform team to ensure automation supports platform reliability and scalability Work directly with cross-functional delivery … teams-including full-stack developers, product managers, and designers-to embed quality and automation into the development lifecycle Maintain and evolve our Playwright test framework, ensuring it's robust, scalable, and developer-friendly Empower developers to contribute to Playwright tests, especially for feature-level and regression coverage, fostering a culture of shared quality ownership Mentor and train manual QA More ❯

Location: Market Harborough, Leicestershire Hours: 37.5 hours Monday to Friday, Hybrid (3/4 days in the office) We are seeking a QA Automation Engineer with a strong background in writing and maintaining automated tests. This role will focus primarily on writing unit tests and implementing automated UI testing using Playwright . The successful candidate will work within … a Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD) framework using Spec Flow , ensuring test automation aligns with business requirements. You will collaborate with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to uphold software quality and reliability through structured automated testing. CDS Global are the brand behind world-class brands. We deliver unparalleled technology, payment and data solutions, making us the largest and most … write and improve unit tests for backend and frontend applications. Required skills and experience: Strong experience with Playwright for UI test automation. Hands-on experience writing unit tests and automation tests in C#. Proficiency in Spec Flow and BDD methodologies for test automation. Solid understanding of software testing principles, test frameworks, and automation best practices. Experience testing APIs More ❯

and deliver incrementally. Not just doing things but doing them right is at the heart of how we operate. ROLE SUMMARY: The Rights Management Engineering team is seeking an Automation QA Engineer who shares our principles. In this role you will help to design and build solutions in the complex and challenging domain of Digital Rights Management. You … will work as part of a cross-functional squad of engineers, maintaining focus on secure, quality code. You will use automation to maximise efficiency and repeatability across the Software Development Lifecycle. You will work in a fast-paced, agile environment, developing solutions in Public Cloud. You'll be a strong, confident communicator, comfortable liaising with engineers from across the More ❯

service that enables seamless user access to web, mobile and Windows desktop applications delivering operational savings and protecting businesses against the financial and reputational damage of a data breach. QA Automation Engineer working on the My1Login products and services. The role is best suited to a self-starter and a quick learner with a strong desire to learn … on difficult problems, then you align with us, and we would love to hear from you. Location: We operate a flexible remote working arrangement Responsibilities Identifying test cases for automation Automating, maintaining and improving the automated test suites to maximise coverage and minimise risk downstream Assisting with manual QA while we build sufficient automated coverage to eradicate manual … and customer support related duties Required Skills Good operational knowledge Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic ability Understanding of security principals Desired Skills Experience with automation frameworks Determination to driving process or practice improvement Previous experience in the cyber-security industry Attributes Must be a self-starter with a strong work ethic that demonstrates enthusiasm More ❯

We're working with a well-funded tech business in Newcastle that's looking to bring in a QA Automation Engineer to help automate their award-winning web platform. This is a newly created role with backing from leadership and budget is already signed of as part of a long-term move towards full automation. You'll be … joining an established QA function, working closely with the current QA Lead on automating the business's rewards platform using Playwright. The wider team currently doesn't have Playwright experience, so part of your role will be helping to shape how the team grows into this space over the next 12-18 months givingyou a real chance to … in with training and a clear plan in place that will be written in conjunction with yourself during your onboarding. This role is ringfenced specifically to help drive Playwright automation,and over time you'll help coach and mentor the wider QA team as they get upskilled. At present there is already: A QA Lead you'll More ❯

Automation Test Engineer PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE IS FULL ONSITE (However, free daily parking or subsidised work commute is offered). IN ADDITION, MY CLIENT IS UNABLE TO OFFER SPONSORSHIP, NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. Beneftis: Permanent Salary 30-35K dependant on experience Pension Health Scheme Bonus Scheme– based on company and Individual performance 9am to 5pm working … the opportunity to learn and progress within the organisation, take a senior, responsible role, and make an impact with their technical environment. An exciting opportunity for a motivated Test Automation Engineer, to define and impact the strategic test automation approach across a cutting-edge, award-winning department. As the QA Automation Engineer, you will play a … key role in ensuring a thorough and consistent approach to Test Automation across our clients domain. You will be involved with managing the development and maintenance of Test Automation frameworks and scripts for both Functional and Non-Functional testing activities ,investigating results and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. A healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce are better equipped More ❯

month contract basis. This is a hybrid role, requiring three days per week in their Belfast office. This Senior Software Tester will bring a blend of manual and automation testing experience, with solid Java, JavaScript and TypeScript skills. While the team is currently working with Playwright, they're happy to consider candidates with experience in Selenium, Cypress … or similar. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly collaborative and forward-thinking team, where your input will directly influence the direction of testing strategy, tooling, and quality assurance processes. The Role: Design, build and maintain robust test automation frameworks across both front-end and back-end systems Carry out a mix of manual and automated testing … others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current and exclusive roles All conversations will be treated in the strictest of confidence. Skills: QA Engineer SDET test engineer Quality Assurance Automation Automated QA More ❯

TV streamers around the world while gaining meaningful experience across a variety of disciplines. About the team The Roku Enterprise Engineering team is seeking an experienced and versatile senior automation lead to develop a test platform which is used to run test automation against Enterprise Engineering applications and integration solutions. We develop internal solutions to automate and streamline … systems. Given that we handle sensitive and confidential data, maintaining the highest standards of quality is essential. About the role As a lead, you consider yourself a platform services automation developer and developing innovative solutions using modern software frameworks and paradigms You are a self-motivated individual with a knack for problem-solving, possessing a solid understanding of customer … needs. You work closely with business stakeholders, create comprehensive master and detailed test plans, and construct test automation solutions that encompass all business process aspects. You are execution focused and would develop a reputation for repeatedly delivering projects on time. What you'll be doing Collaborate with business stakeholders and customers to become a specialist in the field Plan More ❯

Automation Test Engineer PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE IS FULL ONSITE. (However, free daily parking or subsidised work commute is offered). IN ADDITION, MY CLIENT IS UNABLE TO OFFER SPONSORSHIP, NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. Beneftis: Permanent Salary 30-35K dependant on experience Pension Health Scheme Bonus Scheme- based on company and Individual performance 9am to 5pm working … the opportunity to learn and progress within the organisation, take a senior, responsible role, and make an impact with their technical environment. An exciting opportunity for a motivated Test Automation Engineer, to define and impact the strategic test automation approach across a cutting-edge, award-winning department. As the QA Automation Engineer, you will play a … key role in ensuring a thorough and consistent approach to Test Automation across our clients domain. You will be involved with managing the development and maintenance of Test Automation frameworks and scripts for both Functional and Non-Functional testing activities ,investigating results and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. A healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce are better equipped More ❯

ve recently secured a significant cash injection and are in the process of building out a brand-new data science team. Role Overview :They are currently seeking an experienced QA Lead to support a key initiative, helping to manage out an existing team member while establishing better testing standards. Key Responsibilities :* Leading QA efforts across both automated and … manual testing environments.* Working within a platform engineering environment.* Managing a small QA team across multiple locations .* Building out the QA function from scratch.* Collaborating with the wider tech and product teams to enhance quality across the board. Tech Stack :* PHP/Node.js(Note: Candidates don't need to code in these, but familiarity is beneficial.) Ideal … Candidate :* Strong experience as a QA Lead .* Proven capability in both manual and automated testing .* Comfortable operating in a start-up or scale-up environment .* Strong communication and leadership skills - ability to manage performance issues diplomatically. McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds. More ❯

I’m recruiting for an experienced QA Test Automation Engineer to join a fantastic, purpose driven company based in North Bristol The team works on a hybrid model, 3 days a week in the Bristol office and 2 days remote , so you'll need to be happy going into the office. Their tech team work on software that … genuinely improve the lives of millions of people , this is definitely work with impact adn they are made up of the nicest team of people. They have an established QA function with a number of SDETS and Test Automation Engineers spread across different teams. They are currently expanding their QA and Test function and are looking for … another experienced or Senior Test Automation Engineer who can embed within several agile delivery teams to support automation and promote shift-left testing practices as some of their teams are more early in their automaiton journeys and a number of the team have recently been upskilling. You'll also be part of a wider testing community that offers More ❯

re working with a highly respected and fast-growing organisation that's on a mission to modernise and digitise their systems - and they need a hands-on, forward-thinking Automation Test Engineer to help lead that transformation. This isn't your typical QA role. The team are not looking for someone who's spent years embedded in a … large QA team, simply contributing to a framework built by others. We're looking for someone capable of working independently - someone who can design and implement an automation framework from scratch and drive quality across both the frontend and backend. What you'll be doing: Designing, building, and maintaining a brand-new automation framework (ideally in Playwright … but open to others). Automating tests across Front-End UIs and Back-End APIs - this dual experience is essential. Collaborating with developers and product teams to embed automation into the SDLC from day one. Championing automation-first thinking - we're not looking for someone who defaults to manual testing. What you'll bring: Proven experience building automation More ❯