2 of 2 Contract Test Automation Engineer Jobs in the South East

Lead Automation Test Engineer – Playwright - SC Cleared - Inside IR35 We’re seeking a Senior Automation Test Engineer to join a high-profile secure government programme, contributing to the delivery of complex digital platforms.This role requires a hands-on engineer with strong test automation … ll work within an agile, multidisciplinary environment, helping design and implement robust automated testing frameworks that ensure reliability and performance at scale.Key Responsibilities Design, develop and maintain automated test frameworks using Playwright, TypeScript and Java. Execute end-to-end, integration, and regression testing across distributed systems. Collaborate with developers, QA and DevOps to drive continuous testing and improve … release quality. Support integration testing with tools such as WireMock and Kafka. Build and manage test environments using Docker. Lead on testing standards and act as a point of escalation or stand-in for the Lead Engineer. Skills & ExperienceEssential: Strong experience in test automation engineering using Playwright, TypeScript, Java and Docker. Excellent understanding of More ❯

tests into a new Java-based framework Collaborate with dev teams to define best practices in testing and quality Diagnose production issues using AWS logs and metrics Bring test automation to life across APIs and beyond Your Toolkit: Strong Java coding (not just Selenium scripts) Deep AWS familiarity (EventBridge, Lambda, EC2, CodePipeline) API test automation using Cucumber, Serenity, and Postman A curious mind, clear communicator, and proactive problem-solver This isn't a “handle-turner” role — it's a chance to shape how testing is done on a large-scale Java stack. You'll be trusted to work independently while being backed by domain experts who value your technical insight. More ❯