SDET - Test Automation Consultants - Hybrid / London - 2 days per week in Central London

Permanent Opportunities

(The ideal candidate must have at least 3 years address history in the UK. Sadly we are unable to offer sponsorship or the transfer of visas)

We are looking for a Senior Automation Engineer (SDET) who will be responsible for both functional and automation testing. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in Playwright with JavaScript/TypeScript and should be capable of designing, implementing, and maintaining robust test automation suits & frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Automation Strategy & Framework Development:

- Design, develop, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks using Playwright with JavaScript/TypeScript.

- Ensure automation scripts are optimized for performance, reusability, and maintainability.

2. Functional & Automation Testing:

- Conduct both manual and automated testing to validate business-critical functionalities.

- Develop comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts for web applications.

3. End-to-End Testing & CI/CD Integration:

- Automate and execute end-to-end, UI, API, and regression testing.

- Integrate automation tests into CI/CD pipelines for seamless execution.

4. Cross-Browser & Cross-Platform Testing:

- Ensure applications work seamlessly across different browsers, devices, and operating systems.

- Leverage Playwright capabilities for headless and headed browser testing.

5. Test Data & Reporting:

- Implement robust test data management strategies using JSON, Excel, or databases.

- Generate detailed test reports using Allure, Extent Reports, or Playwright’s built-in reporting tools.

6. Collaboration & Agile Practices:

- Work closely with developers, product managers, and DevOps teams to define testing strategies and resolve issues.

- Participate in Agile ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Stand-ups, Retrospectives) and drive quality initiatives.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

- Advanced experience in test automation and functional testing.

- Strong proficiency in Playwright with JavaScript/TypeScript.

- Experience in testing single-page applications (SPAs) and dynamic web apps.

- Hands-on experience with Mocha, Jest, or any other test framework.

- Expertise in Git, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or other CI/CD tools.

- Strong understanding of API testing (Postman, REST Assured, Playwright API).

- Knowledge of BDD frameworks like Cucumber (Optional but Preferred).