Automation Test Engineer
Automation Test Engineer
• Rate to approx. £500/day (direct contract with the client) for 6 weeks
• Remote working
Overview
This company is a Workflow & AI Orchestration Specialist. They're on a mission to modernise how public sector organisations manage casework, derive insight from data and deliver citizen services. They’re growing fast and are looking for bright, dynamic people to help build their business.
Role
They are looking for an experienced Automation Test Engineer / Software Tester to take ownership of their test automation strategy. This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable working autonomously, designing and maintaining automation frameworks, and collaborating closely with developers working on React front ends and Spring Boot APIs. You will play a key role in ensuring the reliability and quality of their applications across the full stack.
Key Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain automated test frameworks from scratch
Create and execute automated tests for React-based front-end applications & Spring Boot REST APIs
Develop and maintain test suites for regression, integration, and end-to-end testing
Identify, document, and track defects through to resolution
Continuously improve test coverage and testing processes
Ensure tests are stable, maintainable, and well-documented
Contribute to CI/CD pipelines by integrating automated tests
Required Skills & Experience
Proven experience as a Software Tester or Automation Test Engineer
Strong experience testing React front-end applications
Strong experience testing Spring Boot APIs
Hands-on experience creating and maintaining automation frameworks autonomously
Experience with common automation tools/frameworks (e.g. Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, REST-assured, etc.)
Solid understanding of REST APIs, HTTP methods, and JSON
Experience working with CI/CD pipelines
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