Automation/SDET - Remote (healtcare)

Summary: The Automation/SDET role focuses on ensuring the quality of software applications through comprehensive UI testing, both manual and automated. The position requires the design and maintenance of automation scripts, as well as collaboration with development teams to troubleshoot and resolve defects. The candidate will also be responsible for executing regression tests and contributing to continuous improvement in testing processes. This is a remote position within the healthcare sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform thorough functional UI testing to validate application behavior against business workflows and technical requirements.
• Create, execute, and maintain manual test cases covering functional, regression, and integration scenarios.
• Design, develop, and maintain UI automation scripts using modern automation tools and frameworks.
• Implement automation best practices such as Page Object Model and reusable test components.
• Actively expand UI automation coverage as features evolve.
• Execute end-to-end testing, validating UI interactions, backend services, APIs, and database updates.
• Perform API testing (manual and/or automated) to validate RESTful services, response codes, and payloads.
• Perform database validations by writing and executing SQL queries to verify data consistency and accuracy.
• Identify, document, and track defects; collaborate with developers to troubleshoot issues and verify fixes.
• Execute regression testing during sprint, release cycles and CI/CD pipelines.
• Provide clear status updates on testing progress, defects, and risks to the project team.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes, automation coverage, and test efficiency.
• Complete all responsibilities as outlined in the annual performance review and/or goal setting.
• Complete all special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Key Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance.
• Strong hands-on experience with UI functional testing for web applications.
• Proven experience in UI automation using tools such as: Selenium or Playwright.
• Experience developing automation using Java or Python.
• Page Object Model or similar test design patterns.
• Working experience with API automation using Karate, including REST API testing and basic data-driven scenarios and assertions.
• Solid understanding of databases and ability to write SQL queries for validation.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, and QA best practices.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
• Exposure to cloud-based applications or microservices architectures.
• Familiarity with version control tools (Git).
• Exposure to modern testing tools or AI-assisted QA utilities.
• Ability to quickly ramp up new domains or applications.
• Deliver high-quality test assets (test cases, automation scripts, defect reports) within agreed timelines.
• Work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Provide accurate and timely testing feedback to support release decisions.
• Maintain clear documentation of test scenarios, automation coverage, and known issues.
• Meet sprint and release testing commitments.

Salary (Rate): £36,000 yearly

City: undetermined

Country: undetermined

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT