22 of 22 Permanent QA Automation Jobs in the UK excluding London

Lead QA Automation Engineer (JAVA) Permanent/Hybrid/Bridgend or Leicester Overview: We are seeking a Quality Engineering Automation Lead to drive automation initiatives, architect scalable testing frameworks, and enhance software quality in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment. This role requires strong expertise in test automation, CI/CD integration, and mentoring teams … in best practices. Essential Technology & Experience: * Automation Frameworks: Katalon (certified expert preferred), Selenium, Appium, Cucumber, TestNG, JUnit.* Languages: Java, Groovy, JavaScript.* API Testing: SOAP, REST (using REST Assured), Web API testing.* CI/CD & DevOps: Jenkins, Azure DevOps,* Test Methodologies: BDD, continuous testing, performance testing (JMeter).* Cloud & Integration: Azure integration services.* Experience: 10+ years in test automation, enterprise-level frameworks, Agile/DevOps environments. Key Responsibilities: * Architect and implement scalable test automation frameworks for functional, API, and performance testing.* Drive Test Automation as a Service, ensuring adoption across teams.* Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines for efficient execution.* Mentor teams on automation best practices and upskill internal resources.* Define quality metrics More ❯

QA Automation Engineer Java Shropshire (3 days per week) £50-80K + Benefits About: Join a growing team as a QA Automation Engineer working on innovative projects at the forefront of digital transformation. The Digital Transformation Centre specialises in modernising legacy systems into cloud-native solutions using Java and open-source technologies. They embrace agile More ❯

Career Opportunity: Solution Quality Assurance Engineer Location: Basingstoke, UK Company: TOPPAN Security TOPPAN Security, a leader in citizen identity solutions, is seeking a skilled QA Automation Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have experience with Selenium, Cucumber BDD, Java, and integrating with ADO pipelines and GIT repositories. Responsibilities include ensuring software quality through rigorous … Must be eligible Travel: 20-30% travel opportunities Compliance: Adhere to all relevant policies and laws Key Duties and Responsibilities Implement and maintain Cucumber BDD frameworks Utilize Selenium for automation testing Perform API testing with Postman Use Java for scripting (basic skills required) Integrate automation with ADO pipelines and manage code in GIT Conduct performance testing using JMeter … create test plans/scripts, and manage test life cycle Apply Agile/Scrum methodologies Collaborate effectively within a global team Mentor and train new testers Develop and maintain QA documentation Education & Experience Higher education in software engineering or related field preferred 2-4 years' experience in QA Automation or similar role Key Qualifications Proven experience in More ❯

QA Automation Engineer Application Deadline: 5 September 2025 Department: Technology Employment Type: Full Time Location: Belfast Reporting To: Bronagh Description Imagine catching criminals before they strike-that's exactly what Napier's AI-powered platform does! By analysing transactions and customers in real time, Napier AI's technology empowers financial institutions to spot suspicious activity, like money laundering … products. We are currently building out our Tech Hub in Belfast-this is a super exciting time to join Napier in Belfast as we expand. About the role The QA Engineer plays a key role within the Napier Engineering group. You will be responsible for building, maintaining, and executing quality-assured automation scripts using modern AI, Machine Learning … high-quality software with high test coverage. You will also carry out manual testing activities when necessary to cover edge cases and hard-to-automate scenarios. You will support QA leads in producing quality metrics and contribute to measures to increase automated test effectiveness and efficiency. You'll be a passionate hands-on technologist eager to elevate our platform More ❯

You're ready to take that next step in your career as a Senior QA Automation Engineer . You thrive off autonomy, working in a collaborative team, at pace, with the latest tech, and delivering to globally renowned high-profile brands. If this appeals to you, then this retail tech market leader might be your next employer. The … a clienteling, POS, and customer success solution. Their focus is on real-world experiences to drive their roadmaps, blending evolutionary technology with practical applications to foster growth. Role: Senior QA Automation Engineer Salary: Up to £90,000 Benefits: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, company bonus, private healthcare, shares, every other Friday off (compressed working hours). Location … WFH with occasional visits to London HQ/9-day fortnight What You Bring: Expertise in mobile/web app and API testing Proficiency in Python or JavaScript for automation Experience with tools like Postman, Selenium, Appium, PyTest, Locust, or K6 Strong Git and CI/CD skills (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions) Familiarity with NoSQL databases Excellent problem-solving More ❯

You’re ready to take that next step in your career as a Senior QA Automation Engineer. You thrive off autonomy, working in a collaborative team, at pace, with the latest tech and delivering to Globally renowned high-profile brands. If this is appealing, then this retail tech market leader might just be the next employer for you. … client’s real-world experiences are what drive the roadmaps internally they aim to create the blend of evolutionary tech and real world to help cultivate growth. Role: Senior QA Automation Engineer Salary: Up to £90,000 Benefits: 25 days holiday + BH , Company Bonus, Private Healthcare, Shares, every other Friday off (compressed working). Location: WFH – Ad … hoc visit to London HQ/9-day fortnight What You Bring Expertise in mobile/web app and API testing Proficiency in Python or JavaScript for automation Experience with tools like Postman, Selenium, Appium, PyTest, Locust, or K6 Strong Git and CI/CD skills (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions) Familiarity with NoSQL databases Excellent problem-solving and communication More ❯

Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom Lead Test Automation Engineer Location: Belfast Contract: Full time, Permanent EverQuote is seeking a Lead Test Automation Engineer to drive our end-to-end testing initiative and overall testing roadmap. We are looking for a technically skilled and strategically minded test leader to elevate our quality engineering practices. This role is ideal for … fast-moving, data-driven environment and is ready to take ownership of our testing vision. Who You Are: A passionate and pragmatic quality engineer who understands the value of automation but knows when not to overengineer. You thrive on enabling others through frameworks, training, and mentorship. You're comfortable balancing short-term delivery pressures with long-term quality strategy. … What You'll Be Doing: Own and evolve the overall test automation strategy and roadmap across teams and platforms Lead the development and improvement of our end-to-end test frameworks (UI, API, performance) Build reusable tools and pipelines that integrate seamlessly into our CI/CD workflows Drive quality-first development practices and partner with engineering leaders to More ❯

Location: Market Harborough, Leicestershire Hours: 37.5 hours Monday to Friday, Hybrid (3/4 days in the office) We are seeking a QA Automation Engineer with a strong background in writing and maintaining automated tests. This role will focus primarily on writing unit tests and implementing automated UI testing using Playwright . The successful candidate will work within … a Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD) framework using Spec Flow , ensuring test automation aligns with business requirements. You will collaborate with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to uphold software quality and reliability through structured automated testing. CDS Global are the brand behind world-class brands. We deliver unparalleled technology, payment and data solutions, making us the largest and most … write and improve unit tests for backend and frontend applications. Required skills and experience: Strong experience with Playwright for UI test automation. Hands-on experience writing unit tests and automation tests in C#. Proficiency in Spec Flow and BDD methodologies for test automation. Solid understanding of software testing principles, test frameworks, and automation best practices. Experience testing APIs More ❯

We are looking for a highly-skilled Automation Engineer with strong hands-on experience in Java and Selenium. The ideal candidate should have investment banking experience with a track record of QA in Front Office Trading Systems, excellent communication skills and expertise in industry-standard tools like Jira, ALM, Zephyr, Confluence, Jenkins, OpenShift, and Jenkins pipelines. Key Responsibilities … Develop automation scripts and framework libraries for both UI and API testing. Actively participate in Delivery Feature Teams with regards to impact analysis of design and implementation. Define test plans and test cases for functional and end-to-end testing. Drive in-sprint automation of Feature Deliveries, whilst championing automation best practices. Perform detailed root cause analysis … until sign off. Produce regular Test Reports to communicate delivery health to key stakeholders. Mitigate roll-out risk through runbook reviews. Collaborate closely with cross-functional and global teams (QA, Dev and Product Teams) to ensure high-quality product delivery. Troubleshoot issues with Linux, containers, virtualization, and storage environments. Mentor team members, guiding them on technical and domain-related More ❯

We're working with a fast-moving, tech-driven organisation looking to grow their Quality Assurance team with a talented QA Automation Engineer . If you're passionate about quality, automation, and continuous improvement, this could be the perfect opportunity to join a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. What You'll Be Doing: Designing, writing, and maintaining … monitoring and reporting across pull requests and release cycles. Working closely with engineers and product owners to define and validate acceptance criteria and translate them into test coverage. Promoting QA best practices and driving a culture of quality and continuous improvement across delivery teams. What We're Looking For: Strong experience with automation tools and frameworks such as More ❯

TV streamers around the world while gaining meaningful experience across a variety of disciplines. About the team The Roku Enterprise Engineering team is seeking an experienced and versatile senior automation lead to develop a test platform which is used to run test automation against Enterprise Engineering applications and integration solutions. We develop internal solutions to automate and streamline … systems. Given that we handle sensitive and confidential data, maintaining the highest standards of quality is essential. About the role As a lead, you consider yourself a platform services automation developer and developing innovative solutions using modern software frameworks and paradigms You are a self-motivated individual with a knack for problem-solving, possessing a solid understanding of customer … needs. You work closely with business stakeholders, create comprehensive master and detailed test plans, and construct test automation solutions that encompass all business process aspects. You are execution focused and would develop a reputation for repeatedly delivering projects on time. What you'll be doing Collaborate with business stakeholders and customers to become a specialist in the field Plan More ❯

TV streamers around the world while gaining meaningful experience across a variety of disciplines. About the team The Roku Enterprise Engineering team is seeking an experienced and versatile senior automation lead to develop a test platform which is used to run test automation against Enterprise Engineering applications and integration solutions. We develop internal solutions to automate and streamline … systems. Given that we handle sensitive and confidential data, maintaining the highest standards of quality is essential. About the role As a lead, you consider yourself a platform services automation developer and developing innovative solutions using modern software frameworks and paradigms You are a self-motivated individual with a knack for problem-solving, possessing a solid understanding of customer … needs. You work closely with business stakeholders, create comprehensive master and detailed test plans, and construct test automation solutions that encompass all business process aspects. You are execution focused and would develop a reputation for repeatedly delivering projects on time. What you'll be doing Collaborate with business stakeholders and customers to become a specialist in the field Plan More ❯

milestones. Build detailed test specifications (functional, environments, resources) that transition into test strategies for existing and new features Execute detailed test plans Assist in reproducing bugs reported outside of QA and triaging them with Product Management Establish repeatable and measurable test criteria for newly implemented functionality, and work closely with Product Management & Design to turn customer requirements into detailed … and ever-changing test environment About You A bachelor's degree in computer science, Management Information Systems or Software Engineering; or equivalent work experience Hands-on experience in software quality assurance with the ability to read and understand code, and verify acceptance criteria (Python) Experience with the test framework Pytest Proficient with Linux and familiar with shell scripting Familiarity with More ❯

Contact Name: Luke Checkley Telephone: We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Automation Tester to join our fantastic fintech client, working hybrid of once a month in central London! If you have experience with automation testing in other technologies and are eager to learn and grow with Python/Pytest, we would love to hear from you. … You will be expected to have: A willingness to learn and have a high self-drive with that learning to work with Python and Pytest to enhance your automation testing skills. Solid experience in automation testing using tools such as Selenium, Java, PHP, Go, or similar technologies. Experience with Postman, SOAP UI, and Cucumber. Solid SQL skills and … experience with relational databases. Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and QA best practices. Experience with test case creation, execution, and defect tracking. If you're passionate about testing, automation, and continuous learning, we would love to hear from you More ❯

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Automation Tester with Python and Pytest experience to join our fantastic fintech client, largely remote with get togethers once a month in central London! This Automation Tester will be backend-focused, testing the server-side components, ensuring that the database (SQL), APIs, and business logic function correctly and efficiently. You … will be expected to have: Backend Automation testing skills with Python and Pytest. Solid SQL skills and experience with relational databases. Solid experience in automation testing using tools such as Selenium, Java, PHP, Go, or similar technologies. Experience with Postman, SOAP UI, and Cucumber. Batch processing experience. Financial services/fintech experience. If you're passionate about testing … automation, and continuous learning, we would love to hear from you More ❯

Vacancy for QA Automation Engineer at Preservica Vacancy for QA Automation Engineer at Preservica Abingdon/Remote, UK The Role Working as part of an Agile Scrum team, your key role will be to to evaluate, write and execute test cases for automation increasing the current capability to increase coverage and assure quality before release. … Other tasks will include: • Create detailed, comprehensive and well-structured automation test plans. • Configure and setup automation test environments. • Maintain the automation framework. • Estimate, prioritise, plan and deliver automated testing covering both API and GUI test cases. • Review requirements, specifications and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback. • Design, develop and execute automation scripts. More ❯

Senior Automation QA, Belfast, up to £50k! Our client is hiring an Automation QA Engineer to join a growing start up team offering a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact and grow your career. The team is looking for someone who brings both strong fundamentals and fresh ideas. Ideally, you'll have experience across different … testing, and you'll take ownership of building out automated end-to-end, performance, and security tests, ensuring smooth integration with third-party systems. You'll Need: Experience in QA automation using various frameworks/tools e.g, Playwright, Cypress, Selenium Experience with API testing. Proficiency in Javascript or C#. Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools … flexible working patterns Optional opt-in for private health care Food and drink provisions in the office Life assurance Company pension Ready to build something meaningful and shape the QA culture from the ground up? Let's chat! To discuss this opportunity confidentially, contact Rachel McAllister, Specialist Recruitment Consultant at MCS Group, at or email . Even if this More ❯

Lead Automation Engineer, £ 55000 -70000 + benefits. Home based with one day a month in the Nottingham office. Strong Automation, API, C#, Selenium and mentoring skills required. Role involves both manual and automation testing. To be considered for this role you will have excellent knowledge of - C# (ability to code in C# rather than just review C# … code) API Testing Selenium Test automation Market leading software technology company are looking for a Lead QA/Automation Engineer to join their team. Working on an industry leading SaaS product you will be working on manual and automation testing. As a hands-on lead tester you will also mentor and train more junior QA Engineers. Skills and experience required - Very strong knowledge of C#. Very strong API testing. Very strong Selenium Very strong automation testing experience. Previous experience in a Lead QA/Test role. Mentoring, Coaching and training experience. Duties and responsibilities include - Work with the product owner and engineering teams to ensure features are clearly understood and can be More ❯

Automation Test Engineer PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE IS FULL ONSITE (However, free daily parking or subsidised work commute is offered). IN ADDITION, MY CLIENT IS UNABLE TO OFFER SPONSORSHIP, NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. Beneftis: Permanent Salary 30-35K dependant on experience Pension Health Scheme Bonus Scheme– based on company and Individual performance 9am to 5pm working … the opportunity to learn and progress within the organisation, take a senior, responsible role, and make an impact with their technical environment. An exciting opportunity for a motivated Test Automation Engineer, to define and impact the strategic test automation approach across a cutting-edge, award-winning department. As the QA Automation Engineer, you will play a … key role in ensuring a thorough and consistent approach to Test Automation across our clients domain. You will be involved with managing the development and maintenance of Test Automation frameworks and scripts for both Functional and Non-Functional testing activities ,investigating results and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. A healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce are better equipped More ❯

Automation Test Engineer PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE IS FULL ONSITE. (However, free daily parking or subsidised work commute is offered). IN ADDITION, MY CLIENT IS UNABLE TO OFFER SPONSORSHIP, NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. Beneftis: Permanent Salary 30-35K dependant on experience Pension Health Scheme Bonus Scheme- based on company and Individual performance 9am to 5pm working … the opportunity to learn and progress within the organisation, take a senior, responsible role, and make an impact with their technical environment. An exciting opportunity for a motivated Test Automation Engineer, to define and impact the strategic test automation approach across a cutting-edge, award-winning department. As the QA Automation Engineer, you will play a … key role in ensuring a thorough and consistent approach to Test Automation across our clients domain. You will be involved with managing the development and maintenance of Test Automation frameworks and scripts for both Functional and Non-Functional testing activities ,investigating results and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. A healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce are better equipped More ❯

re working with a highly respected and fast-growing organisation that's on a mission to modernise and digitise their systems - and they need a hands-on, forward-thinking Automation Test Engineer to help lead that transformation. This isn't your typical QA role. The team are not looking for someone who's spent years embedded in a … large QA team, simply contributing to a framework built by others. We're looking for someone capable of working independently - someone who can design and implement an automation framework from scratch and drive quality across both the frontend and backend. What you'll be doing: Designing, building, and maintaining a brand-new automation framework (ideally in Playwright … but open to others). Automating tests across Front-End UIs and Back-End APIs - this dual experience is essential. Collaborating with developers and product teams to embed automation into the SDLC from day one. Championing automation-first thinking - we're not looking for someone who defaults to manual testing. What you'll bring: Proven experience building automation More ❯

We're working with a well-funded tech business in Newcastle that's looking to bring in a QA Automation Engineer to help automate their award-winning web platform. This is a newly created role with backing from leadership and budget is already signed of as part of a long-term move towards full automation. You'll be … joining an established QA function, working closely with the current QA Lead on automating the business's rewards platform using Playwright. The wider team currently doesn't have Playwright experience, so part of your role will be helping to shape how the team grows into this space over the next 12-18 months givingyou a real chance to … in with training and a clear plan in place that will be written in conjunction with yourself during your onboarding. This role is ringfenced specifically to help drive Playwright automation,and over time you'll help coach and mentor the wider QA team as they get upskilled. At present there is already: A QA Lead you'll More ❯