Test Automation Engineer

Summary: The role of Test Automation Consultant involves transitioning a client from manual to automated UI testing over a 3-month contract. The position is remote but requires the individual to be based in the UK. The consultant will collaborate with manual testers, design and maintain automation scripts, and integrate these into the CI/CD pipeline. The role also includes supporting various testing forms and ensuring quality practices in test automation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Manual Testers to identify key UI Testing Automation opportunities
• Design, Develop and maintain robust and scalable Playwright UI Test Automation Scripts
• Integrate Automated Tests into their existing CI/CD Pipeline to support continuous testing
• Support on other forms of testing including API, Performance and Regression
• Get involved in defect triage and collaborate with developers and testers to ensure issues are resolved in a timely manner
• Take charge of quality and best practice of Test Automation across the Team

Key Skills:

• Proven experience writing and maintaining Test Automation scripts with Playwright (Javascript/Typescript preferred)
• Solid understanding of UI Testing principles, frameworks and best practice
• Experience of integrating test automation into CI/CD Environments (Azure DevOps)

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Manchester

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT