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API Test Automation Engineer

Job Type
Contract/Temporary
Location
London
Salary
Negotiable
Job Ref
BBBH188408_1790089811
Date Added
September 22nd, 2026
Consultant
Paul Donnelly

Senior QA Automation Engineer | Playwright | Selenium | API Testing

We're seeking a highly skilled QA Automation Engineer with a passion for delivering high-quality software through robust automated testing. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative agile team and play a key role in driving test automation across both UI and API layers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop and maintain scalable automated test frameworks.
  • Create and execute automated tests for web applications and APIs.
  • Drive quality engineering best practices across the software development lifecycle.
  • Collaborate closely with Developers, Product Owners and DevOps teams.
  • Support CI/CD pipelines and contribute to shift-left testing approaches.
  • Analyse defects, identify root causes and ensure rapid resolution.

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Strong experience in API Test Automation.
  • Hands-on expertise with Playwright for modern UI test automation.
  • Experience developing and maintaining Selenium automation frameworks.
  • Strong understanding of REST API testing, validation and automation.
  • Proven experience in UI Automation Testing.
  • Experience creating automated test suites from functional and non-functional requirements.
  • Knowledge of test design techniques and quality engineering principles.
  • Experience working within Agile delivery environments.

Desirable Skills

  • CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions or Jenkins.
  • Performance and non-functional testing exposure.
  • Experience with cloud-based environments.
  • Knowledge of BDD frameworks and automation best practices.

What We're Looking For

  • A proactive and quality-focused engineer.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Excellent stakeholder communication.
  • Someone who can influence quality from requirements through to production.

Why Join?

  • Work on modern automation technologies including Playwright and API-first testing.
  • Opportunity to shape automation strategy and best practice.
  • Collaborative agile environment.
  • Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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