Bright Purple
Test Automation Consultant
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Senior Automation Engineer | Contract | Liverpool (Hybrid)
Bright Purple is working with a client to find two Senior Automation Engineers for a contract starting this month. It's a chance to join a collaborative delivery team where you'll have a real say in the quality and test automation approach.
Location: Liverpool, onsite Tuesday to Thursday
Rate: £325-£350 per day (Outside ir35)
Start date: 12 October 2026
Duration: 3 months initially, with a view to extend by a further 6 months
The Role
You'll design, build and maintain test automation frameworks with Playwright and TypeScript. The work is hands-on, but you'll also be client-facing: you'll work closely with stakeholders, explain your approach and help raise the quality bar across the team.
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What You'll Be Doing
- Designing, building and improving automated test suites using Playwright and TypeScript
- Building robust, scalable and maintainable automation frameworks
- Working with developers, BAs and product owners to make sure quality is built in from the start
- Fitting automated testing into CI/CD pipelines
- Sharing progress, risks and recommendations clearly with client stakeholders
- Mentoring and supporting other team members on automation best practice
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What We're Looking For
- Proven experience as a Senior Automation Engineer or in a similar role
- Strong hands-on skills in Playwright and TypeScript
- Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to work directly with clients
- A collaborative, proactive approach and a good fit with the client's people-focused culture
- Insurance sector experience would be a real advantage, but isn't essential
Why Apply?
- An immediate start on a well-paid contract
- A good chance of extending to 9 months in total
- A hybrid setup, with Mondays and Fridays at home
- Real influence over the client's automation approach
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