Haystack
Senior Automation Tester
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We’re supporting a growing organisation looking for an experienced Senior Test Automation Engineer to join a dedicated automation testing team working across a variety of Agile projects within sectors including healthcare, retail and financial services.
The organisation has a strong focus on shift-left testing, ensuring testers are involved from the early stages of a project. The aim is to identify and resolve issues as early as possible, improve collaboration and deliver higher-quality solutions for clients.
There is also a strong focus on using AI to accelerate and improve testing, while applying professional expertise and judgement to ensure quality remains at the heart of the process.
If you’re passionate about championing better testing through new tools, technologies and ways of working, this could be a great opportunity.
What you’ll be doing
- Designing bespoke test strategies to complement technical solutions implemented using cloud technologies such as Kubernetes and Docker.
- Building frontend automation frameworks using modern open-source tools such as Cypress and Playwright.
- Building backend automation frameworks using tools such as HttpClient, RestSharp and RestAssured for C#, RestAssured for Java, and SuperTest/Jest for JavaScript.
- Working within Agile environments, including Scrum and Kanban, using a test-first approach to create a shared understanding of project requirements.
- Applying approaches such as Shift Left, Example Mapping, Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD) and Three Amigos.
- Implementing automated quality checks as part of continuous integration environments, using platforms such as GitHub, Azure DevOps or AWS Pipelines.
- Exploring and applying emerging AI technologies to improve testing workflows, productivity and outcomes.
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It would be great if you also have experience with
- Test consultancy, including working directly with clients and advising on Agile test strategies and best practices.
- Mentoring junior testers and contributing to the development of a wider testing community.
- Non-functional testing, such as:
- Performance testing using tools such as Locust, k6 or JMeter.
- Accessibility testing using standards and tools such as WCAG 2.2 and Axe.
- Security testing using approaches and tools such as OWASP Top 10, Snyk or Grype.
- Data and ETL testing.
- Using AI within software testing, whether through AI-enabled testing frameworks or coding-focused AI tools such as Claude Code and GitHub Copilot.
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What’s on offer?
- Competitive salary.
- Flexible annual leave, including options to buy, sell and carry forward leave.
- Twice-yearly tax-free bonus opportunities, subject to company performance.
- Continuous training, development and career support.
- Employer pension contributions.
- Flexible healthcare benefits.
- A strong social calendar, including annual events, away days and regular team socials.
- Cycle-to-work and green vehicle schemes.
- Opportunities to support charity, community and initiatives that encourage greater diversity in technology.
- Hybrid and flexible working, allowing you to vary when and where you work to support collaboration, creativity and focused working.
Location: Hybrid / Flexible
Role: Senior Test Automation Engineer
If you’re an experienced Test Automation Engineer who enjoys improving quality, exploring new technologies and helping teams adopt better testing practices, get in touch to find out more.
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