Job Title: Automation Specialist
We are seeking an experienced Automation Specialist to join our technology team. The ideal candidate will design, build, and maintain automated testing frameworks, integrate tests into continuous integration/continuous deployment pipelines, and collaborate with development, DevOps, and data science teams to drive continuous quality.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for web, mobile, APIs, and machine learning services
* Collaborate with developers, DevOps engineers, and product teams to ensure quality is embedded throughout the software development lifecycle
* Implement and manage continuous integration/continuous deployment test pipelines (GitLab CI, Jenkins)
* Develop test strategies and plans covering functional, regression, integration, performance, and security aspects for automated testing
* Ensure automated test coverage for data-driven and ML-enabled services, including validation of data inputs/outputs
* Continuously improve test reliability, execution speed, and reporting visibility
* Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and sprint ceremonies to champion quality-first practices
* Monitor and troubleshoot failed test runs, providing root cause analysis and solutions
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Proven experience as an automated tester or QA engineer in SaaS, mobile, or complex service environments
* Solid experience testing REST APIs, microservices, and event-driven architectures
* Familiarity with mobile testing across iOS and Android (native and hybrid)
* Strong knowledge of CI/CD tools and DevOps practices
* Experience with test reporting and monitoring tools such as Dynatrace or Datadog
* Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
* Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
* Experience with performance and load testing (JMeter, k6, Locust)
* Familiarity with security testing practices and tools
* Understanding of data pipelines, feature stores, or ML Ops workflows
* Exposure to infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible)
Benefits:
* Life Assurance
* Cycle to work scheme
* Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Annual bonus opportunity
* Professional studies subscription
* Summer and winter company parties
* Charity and volunteering days
* Access to mental health first aiders
* Company Pension scheme
At Our Company:
We value diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our business. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce drives innovation and creativity, leading to better outcomes for our customers and stakeholders.
Our core values are: Different, Agile, Transparent, and Achievement. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best work.