hackajob Winchester, England, United Kingdom

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Test Automation Engineer with strong expertise in manual testing, automation frameworks, and CI/CD pipelines across infrastructures. This role is pivotal in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products through robust testing strategies, automation, and collaboration across cross-functional teams.

Location & Availability

Location: Winchester, with a flexible, hybrid working environment. The candidate is required to travel to Winchester once or twice a week. This role is suitable for candidates within a commutable distance to Winchester.

Responsibilities (Accountabilities)

• Good experience in Manual Testing and SQL Server
• 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
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices

Skills & Qualifications

• 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: 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 Code Pipeline, CodeBuild, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or Azure DevOps
• Database: Very proficient in SQL Server Querying
• 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
• Experience working with Test Management Tool JIRA

Benefits

• £34,401 - £50,000 base salary
• 6% pension contribution
• Private Medical
• 25 days annual leave
• Access to flexible benefits including discounts, wellbeing and employee assistance programmes, gymflex, buy/sell annual leave, travel and dental insurance
• Flexible and hybrid working culture

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, seamlessly connecting you through our behind-the-scenes technology. We offer opportunities to develop and grow your unique career with us.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Quality Assurance
• Software Development