London
Permanent, full-time
50,000 - 70,000
Senior Automation Tester
📍 Location: London
💼 Type: Permanent, full-time
💰 Salary: 50,000 - 70,000 per annum
About the Company
Join a trailblazing technical consultancy that is transforming agile delivery within Central Government. This is an opportunity to step into the spotlight and shape mission-critical systems that impact millions. With a startup feel and enterprise-level impact, this consultancy empowers its people to innovate, lead, and make a real difference.
The Role
As a Senior Automation Test Engineer, you won’t just be testing—you’ll be driving innovation and setting new standards for automation excellence. You’ll design scalable frameworks, embed continuous testing into CI/CD pipelines, and lead on exploratory and non-functional testing. This role will see you collaborating with cross-functional teams, influencing QA strategy, and delivering high-quality solutions in a truly agile environment.
Key Responsibilities
Build scalable, robust automated test frameworks across UI and API layers
Integrate continuous testing into CI/CD pipelines using open-source tools (Selenium, Java)
Champion agile methodologies such as TDD, BDD, and ATDD
Lead exploratory, performance, accessibility, security, and OAT testing
Collaborate with QA and development teams to evolve test strategy and tooling
Mentor team members and advocate best practices in automation testing
Requirements
Proven experience in automation testing with a strong manual testing foundation
Proficiency in Selenium and Java, with a passion for writing clean, maintainable test code
Experience working in agile environments, with knowledge of TDD/BDD/ATDD
Strong problem-solving skills and curiosity for emerging technologies
Eligible for UK security clearance (must hold a British passport and have resided in the UK for 5+ years)
What’s on Offer
Inclusive, collaborative team with a startup culture and enterprise-level projects
Up to 5 days of external training annually to support your growth
Career coaching, innovation guilds, and self-directed progression
Remote-first culture with flexibility and modern office spaces available
Opportunity to make a direct impact on national-scale systems