Automation Engineer

As a result of our ongoing expansion, we are seeking an Automation Engineer to empower developers and testers to create and execute tests efficiently by equipping them with optimal tools, frameworks, and infrastructure. 

In this role, you will play a pivotal part in testing our D2C products and up/downstream systems.

Driving the advancement of test development and execution, you will be expected to recommend best practices whenever appropriate. The role covers a broad spectrum, including manual & automated web, mobile, and API testing. Therefore, a deep understanding of test strategies and methodologies is crucial for success in this position.

You must have:

• Understanding of JavaScript (TypeScript and Node.js)
• Knowledge of web and mobile testing technologies
• Experience with test frameworks and automation tools
• Knowledge and experience in automated web, mobile application, and services testing
• A passion for test infrastructure, test architecture, and CI/CD
• Possess an agile mind-set, fast to adapt to constant changes and comfortable with it
• Ability to work with other developers to ensure that systems are designed for reliability and testability

Familiarity with any of the following technologies would be advantageous:

• Cucumber, Gherkin
• Cypress, Playwright, K6
• WebdriverIO, Appium
• SoapUI, Postman
• TeamCity, Jenkins
• BitBucket, Git
• BrowserStack
• BDD, TDD, Unit Testing

About AJ Bell

AJ Bell is one of the UK’s fastest-growing investment platform businesses, providing award-winning solutions for everyone, from professional financial advisers to first-time investors.

Today, over 644,000 customers trust us to manage more than £103.3 billion of assets. By continually striving to make investing simpler and more accessible, we’re helping more people take control of their financial futures.

We’re proud to be recognised as one of the UK’s Best 100 Companies to Work For for six consecutive years, and a Great Place to Work in 2025 and 2026 a reflection of our supportive and collaborative culture.

What we offer

• 25 days holiday, increasing with service + buy/sell scheme + bank holidays
• 6% Pension with matched contributions
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Share schemes (including free shares and BAYE)
• Health Cash Plan and discounted private healthcare
• Free onsite gym
• Enhanced family leave (subject to qualifying criteria)
• Travel and bike loan schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme

Life at AJ Bell

• Regular social events including summer and Christmas parties
• Learning and development opportunities tailored to you
• Casual dress code
• Friendly, supportive team environment

Our ways of working

We offer hybrid working, with a minimum of 50% of your working time per month spent in the office.

For new starters, there’s an initial period of full-time office working to help you settle in and build relationships.

Inclusion & diversity

We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and able to be themselves at work.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on skills, experience and potential.