Automation Test Engineer

Job Description

Location: Hybrid (West Midlands)
Sector: Public sector experience preferred
Permanent
Security Clearance: While SC clearance is desirable, it is not essential. Candidates must be eligible to obtain UK SC clearance (e.g. having lived in the UK for the past 5 years and no major criminal record).
 
Our Technology Division has been trusted for more than a decade to deliver mission-critical digital development projects to a range of industries around the world. Our projects cover the entire delivery lifecycle from capturing initial business requirements, through to code development, QA activities , all the way through to release and ongoing production support. 

The Automation Test Engineer will join agile delivery teams (typically 4 to 8 engineers) working across diverse technology stacks. In this hands-on role, you’ll support testing initiatives, including automation, performance, and penetration testing, while contributing to the full testing lifecycle from design to defect resolution. You’ll help define and uphold technical standards, mentor junior testers, and ensure high-quality outcomes for both internal and client-facing projects. Eligibility for UK SC clearance is required, though existing clearance is a plus.

We are proud of our culture and values, which guide everything we do:

Client Focus – We put our clients at the heart of every decision.
Adaptability – We embrace change and thrive in dynamic environments.
Responsibility – We take ownership and deliver with integrity.
Excellence in Delivery – We are committed to delivering outstanding results.
Success & Celebration – We celebrate achievements and learn from every experience.
As Automation Test Engineer, you will embody these values in your leadership, decision-making, and client interactions.
 
Criteria
 
Key Responsibilities

Work to established test automation standards and develop solutions (enhance and create)
Detailed test analysis and test design for complex/heavily integrated systems in regulated environments
Applying TDD/BDD methodologies and risk-based testing
Support CI/CD pipelines and shift-left quality practices
Adhere to quality engineering best practices
Perform assurance and testing across all levels (Unit, Component, CIT, System,  Integration, E2E, NFR, support UAT/BAT)
When required, contribute to analysis of business requirements
Manage test data and testing collateral
Participate  in development through pair-programming 
Skill and Experience 

Working   closely to policies, standards and guidelines that support the development  and use of Information Technology within at enterprise scale.
Extensive  experience in and knowledge of techniques, tools and technologies associated with the development of automated test suites.
In depth experience of iterative-based deliveries
Experience of Continuous Integration.
Prioritisation of own workload according to priority and required project delivery dates.
CI/CD pipelines
Software  testing expertise
Git/GitLab proficiency
Strong  communication and coaching abilities
Quality-focuse   mindset
Stakeholder  management
Exposure  to and an understanding of some of the following is highly desirable:
JUnit
Playwright
Selenium
Cucumber
Postman
Gatling
OWASP   Zap
Docker/Kubernetes
Azure/AWS
WCAG/Wave/Axe
Personal Characteristics

Outstanding  track record of leading and developing all areas of testing, with  demonstrable success in previous roles.
Very high attention to detail coupled with a focus on quality.
The ability to work well both on an individual basis and within a team.
Ability  to prioritise and co-ordinate activities and to handle multiple tasks.
Driven, energetic and enthusiastic, with a ‘can do, will do’ approach.
Flexibility to travel to customer sites when required, to present to and engage with customer staff.
Education / Qualifications

Formal   education in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is beneficial   but not essential.
Equivalent   experience, certifications or demonstrable skills are equally valued

Benefits:

25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).
An additional day of paid leave for your birthday (or Christmas eve).
Salary sacrifice, matched employer contributed pension (4%).
Life assurance (3x).
Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
Private medical insurance through our partner Aviva.
Cycle to work scheme.
Corporate eye-care vouchers.
Access to an independent financial advisor.
2 x social value days per year to give back to local communities.

Grow with us:

Work on exciting new projects.

If you want to avoid getting stuck with the mundane, you’re in the right place. We work in many sectors with fantastic clients, so you’ll always be working on something exciting and challenging.

Career growth – we’ve got you!

We recognise that you might have a career path planned out and you might need some support to help you move forward. We’re here to support you and make the most out of your time with us, through challenging work, opportunities to grow and learning and development opportunities.

Be part of the TXP growth journey.

We are a high growth, fast paced environment. We currently have 200+ employees and work with clients across the UK. Joining TXP means you’ll be part of that