Junior Test Automation Engineer

Junior Test Automation Engineer – Fully Remote

Our client is a fast-growing technology consultancy delivering bespoke software solutions and technical expertise across both public and private sectors. Their focus is on close client collaboration, embedding teams within projects to provide tailored high-quality results.

About the Role

They are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer / SDET to join a collaborative technical team working across a range of client projects. The ideal candidate will have strong experience building test automation frameworks from scratch, excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities and a solid understanding of modern software delivery practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts using modern automation tools
• Verify usability, functionality, performance, and scalability of complex applications
• Build automation tools and enhance framework capabilities to meet evolving project requirements
• Implement and maintain automation and performance monitoring processes
• Contribute to the definition of automation and testing best practices across teams
• Collaborate closely with developers, QA specialists, and delivery teams to ensure effective automation coverage
• Support performance test investigations and coordinate resolution efforts across teams

Key Skills & Experience

• Strong communication and collaboration skills within Agile environments
• Solid understanding of QA processes and the software development lifecycle
• Proven experience designing and implementing automation frameworks from scratch
• Proficiency in Java and JavaScript (3+ years)
• Hands-on experience with API testing tools such as RestAssured or SoapUI
• Experience implementing contract testing solutions (e.g., PACT)
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar
• Experience testing microservices and containerised applications (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Working knowledge of cloud environments (AWS or Azure)
• Understanding of accessibility testing standards
• Experience using tools such as Jira and Confluence for documentation and test management