CGI
Senior Test Automation Engineer
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Senior Test Automation Engineer
Position Description
At CGI, we help deliver some of the UK’s most important digital transformation programmes, using innovative technology and collaborative delivery to create meaningful outcomes for our clients. As a Test Engineer, you’ll play a key role in building confidence in the quality of complex solutions through robust test automation, modern testing practices and continuous improvement. You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of your work, contribute new ideas, support the development of others, and help shape high-quality delivery within an environment that invests in your growth and empowers you to make a lasting impact.
CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK ‘Best Employer’ by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go.
Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. Aligned to your nearest CGI base location, you'll benefit from the flexibility of working predominantly remotely, with occasional travel to client sites in Newcastle, Bristol, Leeds and Telford as required. A willingness to travel to Telford is essential for this role.
Your future duties and responsibilities
In this role, you will help deliver high-quality software by planning, designing and executing effective testing activities across complex digital programmes. You'll contribute to the development of robust automated test solutions, improve testing frameworks and collaborate closely with development, DevOps and delivery teams to build quality into every stage of the software lifecycle. You'll also have the opportunity to influence testing approaches, mentor colleagues and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance delivery outcomes for both CGI and our clients.
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Working across Agile and traditional delivery environments, you'll apply a risk-based approach to testing, provide valuable technical insight and help ensure solutions meet functional, non-functional and business requirements. Your expertise will support successful project delivery while encouraging innovation, collaboration and knowledge sharing across the team.
Key responsibilities include:
- Develop and maintain automated test scripts using appropriate programming languages
- Design and enhance reusable test automation frameworks
- Plan and execute functional and non-functional testing activities
- Analyse requirements and create comprehensive test scenarios and test cases
- Produce test reports, metrics and coverage analysis
- Apply risk-based testing techniques to prioritise test activities
Required Qualifications To Be Successful In This Role
To succeed in this role, you'll have proven experience in software testing with a strong focus on test automation and quality engineering. You'll be comfortable working across Agile and traditional delivery models, possess excellent communication skills and enjoy collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. You'll also bring a continuous improvement mindset and a passion for delivering high-quality digital solutions.
Essential qualifications and experience:
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- Strong experience creating and maintaining automated tests
- Proficiency in at least one programming language
- Experience developing and improving test automation frameworks
- Strong understanding of functional and non-functional testing
- Experience with test management and defect management tools
- Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices, and experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS and/or Azure is desirable
- Ability to mentor and support less experienced team members
- Excellent stakeholder communication and collaboration skills
Life at CGI
Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…
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You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.
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Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.
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You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.
That same commitment to fairness extends to how we use technology. To support our recruitment team, AI tools may be used to help assess applications though they never replace human judgement. All hiring decisions remain entirely in the hands of our recruitment professionals.
Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
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