Senior Test Automation Engineer, United Kingdom

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Job Description

Job Description

Location We operate a flexible, hybrid working environment with the candidate required to travel to either our Winchester or London office once or twice a week.

We offer

Up to £55K base salary
6% pension contribution
Private Medical
25 days annual leave
Access to our comprehensive flexible benefits including discounts on big brands, wellness and employee assistance programmes, gymflex, buy and sell annual leave, travel and dental insurance
Work. Life. Smarter. Our commitment to a flexible and hybrid working culture

Overview

We’re looking for a Senior Test Automation Engineer to lead the development of robust, scalable test automation frameworks. You’ll play a key role in ensuring the reliability and performance of our operational systems by embedding modern testing practices into CI/CD pipelines across cloud infrastructure.

Accountabilities

Develop and maintain automated test frameworks using modern tools (e.g. Playwright, Selenium)
Create and execute detailed test plans, test cases, and automation scripts
Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines (AWS CodePipeline/CodeBuild, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, etc.)
Collaborate with developers, DevOps, and product teams to ensure quality from the start
Monitor, track and report on defects and test results
Lead troubleshooting and debugging of test failures and platform issues
Drive continuous improvement of QA practices, automation coverage and pipeline efficiency
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to upskilling the team
Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices

Skills

Automation Testing Strong hands-on experience with frameworks like Playwright, Selenium, or similar
Programming Proficient in Python; knowledge of Robot Framework is a plus
Testing Expertise Skilled in UI and API test automation
Cloud & CI/CD Practical experience with AWS (preferred), or Azure/GCP; strong knowledge of CI/CD concepts and tools
Pipeline Tools Familiar with AWS CodePipeline, CodeBuild, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or Azure DevOps
Problem Solving Strong debugging, analytical and troubleshooting skills
Collaboration Excellent communicator, able to work closely with cross-functional teams
Organisation Strong time management and ability to deliver across multiple priorities

Knowledge & Experience

Solid experience in test automation and QA engineering roles
Proven ability to build test frameworks from scratch
Familiarity with testing cloud-based environments and continuous delivery practices
Experience leading testing initiatives within agile/DevOps teams

Qualifications

A degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is advantageous

We are the undisputed leader in UK TV and radio broadcast, and the UK’s leading Smart utilities platform, directly shaping the future of connectivity.

Through our established infrastructure we ensure that media and data are delivered exactly where they’re needed most, whether it’s bringing content to your TV or radio or transmitting data from your smart meter to your utility provider - chances are our services are a part of your daily life, seamlessly connecting you through our behind-the-scenes technology.

With an impressive history and an innovative future ahead of us, leading the transition of global media distribution to cloud based solutions and creating scalable solutions for new connectivity sectors - you’ll have many opportunities to develop and grow your unique career with us.

Why Arqiva? Reward . Connection . Growth

At Arqiva, we believe in supporting you to be your best, both at work and outside of it. That’s why our rewards and benefits go far beyond your pay; take a look at our totalreward2025 booklet.

Here, you’ll find endless opportunities to connect, whether that’s with colleagues through our internal networks and events or by making a difference in the communities where we work.

And when it comes to your career, we’re committed to helping you grow. Whether you want to become a specialist in your field or climb to the top, we’ll support you every step of the way.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Quality Assurance
Industries
Telecommunications, Broadcast Media Production and Distribution, and IT Services and IT Consulting

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Location:: United Kingdom
Salary:: £80,000 - £100,000
Job Type:: FullTime
Category:: Engineering