Web Automation Test Engineer

Role overview Build and maintain web test automation that helps teams deliver reliable applications and services. The role covers API and user interface testing, framework design, and integration with continuous delivery workflows, in close partnership with developers and QA colleagues.

Responsibilities - Design and maintain a reusable automation framework for web, API, and functional tests. - Create test plans and Playwright suites in Python or TypeScript, using modular page objects and components. - Test REST and GraphQL APIs, including integration with UI tests where useful. - Connect test suites to CI/CD pipelines and configure test data, environments, parallel runs, and retries. - Investigate failures, report results clearly, and document framework practices for team use. - Work with engineering and product teams to improve quality practices and testing infrastructure.

Requirements - At least three years of hands-on web automation testing experience. - Strong Playwright skills and proficiency in Python or TypeScript. - Experience building test automation frameworks and applying software design patterns. - API testing experience, including REST or GraphQL; familiarity with pytest or unittest. - Understanding of CI/CD, test reporting, Git-based collaboration, and debugging. - Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Nice to have Experience with Jira test management, BDD tools such as Gherkin or Cucumber, performance testing, Docker, cloud-based browser testing, test data practices, or Agile/Scrum.

Benefits and work setup Fully remote, with full-time availability during UK business hours required. Benefits include flexible paid time off, exam and certification support, learning and equipment stipends, a professional development plan, peer awards, and phantom equity. Applicants must already be authorized to work in the role’s location; visa or work permit sponsorship is unavailable.