QA Automation Engineer
London - 2 days in the office
Up to £60,000 plus benefitsThis is an exciting opportunity to join a high-growth technology environment where quality engineering plays a central role. You will help shape a modern test automation function, working with advanced tooling, AI-assisted approaches, and a microservices architecture to improve reliability, performance, and delivery speed.The Company
They are a fast-scaling technology business developing an innovative digital product that empowers users through data, behavioural insight, and exceptional user experience design. Their teams work in cross-functional squads, collaborating closely to deliver a product that is continually evolving. With strong investment and a culture built around innovation, they offer an environment where engineering decisions genuinely influence product outcomes.The Role
* Develop and enhance automated test suites to reduce manual testing.
* Contribute to the delivery of a modern financial technology product in a scale-up setting.
* Collaborate with product managers, developers, and QA peers to ensure clarity, consistency, and testability of requirements.
* Use AI tools to accelerate test creation, debugging, and synthetic data generation.
* Plan, design, and execute testing across smoke, regression, functional, and performance areas.
* Create and maintain test documentation.
* Work within Agile squads, contributing to planning, estimation, and continuous improvement.
* Support the adoption and expansion of test automation across the wider QA community.Your Skills and Experience
You bring
* Strong commercial experience in QA automation using Java or Kotlin.
* Hands-on use of AI tools to enhance productivity.
* A deep understanding of OOP principles.
* Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern web architecture.
* Strong API testing capability using tools such as RestAssured, Feign, Swagger, or Postman.
* Experience writing UI tests with Selenium, Selenide, or Playwright.
* Familiarity with TestNG, JUnit, and SQL for data validation.
* Experience with monitoring and debugging tools such as Sentry or Elasticsearch.
* Understanding of performance testing concepts and tools like JMeter or Gatling.
* Experience using test management systems (for example TestRail) and project tools such as Jira and Confluence.
* Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, ideally GitHub Actions.
* Experience working in an Agile, fast-paced environment, ideally with microservices.What They Offer
* Salary up to £60,000 depending on experience.
* Hybrid working in London.
* Private healthcare, wellbeing support, and family-friendly policies.
* 25 days annual leave plus inclusive, balanced team socials.
* Pension contributions and optional salary sacrifice arrangements.
* Support for professional development and access to a modern, welcoming workspace.How to Apply
If this sounds like the right next step for you, please apply with your CV and we will be in touch.