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Automation Tester
Job Title: Test Automation Engineer
Location: Leeds (Hybrid – 1-2 days on-site required; travel to multiple sites also necessary)
About BAE Systems Digital Intelligence
BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,500 digital, cyber and intelligence experts across 10 countries. We specialise in collecting, connecting and understanding complex data, enabling governments, businesses, and armed forces to achieve digital advantage in high-stakes environments.
The Role
Key Responsibilities
- Design and build reusable automated test solutions to support continuous product evolution
- Collaborate with developers to ensure code is clean, testable, and high-quality from the outset
- Partner with platform engineers to integrate testing into modern Continuous Delivery pipelines
- Write functional, performance, and security test cases aligned with business requirements
- Contribute to knowledge-sharing by reviewing test artefacts and mentoring peers
- Diagnose and resolve testing challenges while maintaining timely, high-quality delivery
- Own test results, continuously improving test suites as products develop
- Advocate for complete unit and integration test coverage
- Apply exploratory testing techniques to uncover hidden insights
- Clearly document test methods and communicate testing outcomes across engineering teams
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What We’re Looking For
Essential Requirements
- Experience in Agile development environments
- Hands-on proficiency with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cucumber)
- Familiarity with API testing tools (e.g., REST Assured)
- Experience with UI testing and large-scale datasets
- Strong working knowledge of Java and SQL
Desirable Assets
- Collaboration tools: Jira, Confluence, GitHub
- Experience with Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD) or Test-Driven Development (TDD)
- Awareness of accessibility standards and inclusive design
- Interest/experience with AWS, Kubernetes, Kafka, PostgreSQL
Benefits & Culture
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About Hybrid Working
We embrace hybrid working, allowing flexibility in when and where you work. This may include:
- Operating across different locations (home, BAE Systems offices, client sites)
- Adjusting schedules to balance work with personal needs
- Empowering well-being and productivity through tailored work arrangements
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
BAE Systems Digital Intelligence fosters a culture where diversity of thought, experience, and background drives innovation. We believe that diverse teams achieve better results and personal growth.
Mission: Protecting Critical Infrastructure
As part of our Government sector, you’ll play a crucial role in cyber defence, safeguarding national networks from threats that could have devastating consequences. Your work directly impacts defence, key infrastructure, and national security.
Referral Bonus: £5,000 – Speak to your recruiter to learn about eligibility.
Grade Band: GG09 – GG10
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