Junior Test Automation

Junior Test Automation Engineer - Cambridge - Hybrid (2 - 3 days in office) - £40,000 to £50,000 per year

FryerMiles are delighted to be working with a leading manufacturing company to assist with their recruitment of a Junior Test Automation Engineer.

 The successful candidate will have a strong foundation in automated testing and some hands-on exposure to hardware. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career who enjoys problem solving, working with test frameworks, and understands how software and hardware come together to form a product.

You will support the development and execution of automated test suites, collaborate with engineers across software and hardware teams, and help ensure products meet high quality standards.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts for software and system validation.
• Support regression, functional, integration, and performance testing activities.
• Work closely with hardware and software teams to design and validate test scenarios.
• Assist in setting up, configuring, and troubleshooting test environments (including hardware test setups).
• Document test results, defects, and improvements with clarity and accuracy.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of testing frameworks, processes, and coverage.
• Participate in code reviews and collaborate on improving automation strategy.

Requirements:

• 1-4 years' experience in test automation or QA engineering.
• Basic programming/scripting skills (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript, C#, or similar).
• Some exposure to hardware (e.g., PC building, electronics, tinkering), or
• professional experience in a hardware or embedded product environment
• Understanding of software testing principles, QA processes, and defect tracking tools
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams.

Junior Test Automation Engineer - Cambridge - Hybrid (2 - 3 days in office) - £40,000 to £50,000 per year