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QA/Automation Engineer (Python/Playwright)
£60,000 - 60,000
Hays
Charing Cross, South East London
£60,000 - 60,000
Requirements
Must:
- 2 years commercial experience with Playwright and Python
- Experience writing Automation frameworks
- Familiarity with test management and defect tracking tools such as Jira and Zephyr
- Solid understanding of CI/CD tooling, Git, and Helm Charts
- Knowledge of modern QA practices, ideally including ISTQB certification
- Experience working in an agile environment with cross-functional teams
- Attention to detail and proactive approach
- Quality-driven mindset
Responsibilities
- Own the design, development, and maintenance of automated testing solutions across digital platforms
- Drive the adoption of automated test suites using Python and Playwright
- Ensure reliability and performance of testing across multiple products
- Understand and test APIs, UI, and back-end systems
- Contribute to story-level test planning and highlight test-related risks
- Support CI/CD pipelines and collaborate closely with software engineers and DevOps teams
- Participate in sprint ceremonies to promote release readiness and best practices in Software Development and Quality Assurance
- Engage in a collaborative and agile team environment focused on problem solving and continuous improvement
Description
We are a fast-growing tech/infrastructure provider based in the UK, recognized as a top employer in 2026. Our mission is to deliver modern, future-proof connectivity that empowers people to work, learn, and live with confidence. We are currently looking for 4 Automation Engineers to join our newly created quality engineering function. Our team embraces a remote-first culture with regional hubs across the UK, and we prioritize a supportive atmosphere that fosters individual growth. Employees enjoy flexible hours, an 8% matched pension contribution, 25 days of holiday with a buy/sell scheme, and regular company socials. We also invest in certifications and learning to support your career development.
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