438 Automation jobs in the United Kingdom

**Test Automation Engineer** (Contract)

Duration: Up until 31 March 2026 (Possibility for extension)

Location: London/Hybrid (3 days on site)

Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates

About the Role

We are launching a Proof of Concept (POC) to assess the feasibility of test automation using UiPath, and we need a skilled Automation Engineer to lead this initiative. Your expertise will drive the development of automated testing solutions for our banking applications, ensuring efficiency and reliability in our software processes.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Technical:
   - Design and implement a POC framework for test automation using UiPath.
   - Develop and maintain automated test scripts for financial software applications.
   - Execute automated test suites to validate functionality, performance, reliability, and security.
   - Review software requirements and design documents to ensure testability.
   - Establish and maintain best practises and guidelines for test automation in the finance industry.
   - Evaluate UiPath's test automation capabilities, including CI/CD integration.

1. Business Analysis:
   - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements and design comprehensive test cases.
   - Consult with the Business Analyst team to review test requirements and identify use-cases for validation.
   - Act as a key facilitator, bridging communication between stakeholders, Business Analysts, Project Managers, and the development team.

1. Collaboration and Management:
   - Work closely with QA, DevOps, and business stakeholders to gather feedback and requirements.
   - Present findings and recommendations based on POC outcomes to key stakeholders.
   - Provide technical guidance and support to team members, promoting knowledge sharing and continuous learning.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in UiPath development and test automation.
• Strong understanding of RPA concepts, test automation strategies, and QA methodologies.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, VB.NET, or C#.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD tools (e.g., Bitbucket, Azure DevOps).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Experience in integration and end-to-end testing.
• Familiarity with capital markets and investment banking is a plus.
• Knowledge of automated testing tools beyond UiPath (e.g., Selenium, Cucumber, Postman).
• Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or relevant experience.
• Solid experience in the IT industry with hands-on automation delivery.
• UiPath certifications (e.g., Advanced RPA Developer or Software Testing Engineer Professional) preferred.

Candidates will need to show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered.

If you feel you have the skills and experience and want to hear more about this role 'apply now' to declare your interest in this opportunity with our client. Your application will be observed by our dedicated team.

We will respond to all successful applicants ASAP however, please be advised that we will always look to contact you further from this time should we need further applicants or if other opportunities arise relevant to your skillset.

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Forseven, a revolutionary company looking to transform the EV industry through cutting-edge technology and innovative engineering practices, is seeking a Test Automation Engineer to join our highly skilled and dynamic IT team. This role is a hybrid position and can be worked from either of our sites in Shalford (Near Guildford) or Leamington Spa 3 days per week.

In this role you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automated tests, ensuring the quality of software through use of CI/CD pipelines

We would like you to:

• Create unit tests for front-end components
• Develop integration tests to verify communication between front-end and back-end services
• Work closely with front-end, back-end, and mobile developers to understand application functionality and design test cases
• Refactor and improve existing test scripts for better maintainability and efficiency
• Research and implement new testing tools and frameworks relevant to the project

We would like you to have:

• Understanding of Software Engineering principles, preferably in a cloud native environment
• Experience with popular test automation frameworks such as Jest, Mocha, Appium, and tools such as Selenium
• A good Understanding of AWS security best practices for test environments is also beneficial
• Certifications (beneficial to have): - ISTQB Certified Tester - AWS certifications, eg. AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate

Our Process:

• Screen with a member of our TA team (Phone/Teams Call)
• Interview with Hiring Manager (Teams Call)
• Technical Assessment
• Interview with CIO (Teams Call)

About us:

At Forseven, we are more than just a team of professionals; we are dynamic innovators, visionary collaborators and trailblazers who believe in making a difference. Our passion lies in revolutionising the electric vehicle industry through our cutting-edge advancements and sustainable solutions that aim to transform the way transportation is perceived.

Currently operating under stealth mode, our focus is entirely directed towards achieving excellence as pioneers in creating sustainable mobility solutions which will help shape the future of transportation.

We're looking for enlightened individuals who possess an unwavering passion, relentless drive, and insatiable curiosity to question conventional norms and push beyond perceived limitations.

About the job you're considering

We work closely with clients and partners to take full advantage of the opportunities of technology. We mobilize expert teams that create custom solutions from existing and emerging technology to deliver viable outcomes at speed. We call this 'Value in the making.'
Part of the Capgemini Group, Sogeti makes business value through technology for organizations that need to implement innovation at speed and want a local partner with global scale. With a hands-on culture and close proximity to its clients, Sogeti is currently looking for a Test Lead to join our Quality Engineering and Test Practice, ensuring alignment with business goals and driving impactful value creation for our clients.

Hybrid working : The places that you work from day to day will vary according to your role, your needs, and those of the business; it will be a blend of Company offices, client sites, and your home; noting that you will be unable to work at home 100% of the time.

If you are successfully offered this position, you will go through a series of pre-employment checks, including identity, nationality (single or dual) or immigration status, employment history going back 3 continuous years, and unspent criminal record check (known as Disclosure and Barring Service)

Your role

• Design and implement effective automation test strategies and frameworks aligned with business goals.
• Experience creating or adapting automation frameworks
• Lead the development and maintenance of automated test solutions using tools such as Selenium WebDriver, Tricentis Tosca, or Keysight EggPlant.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, testers, analysts, and architects to ensure quality is embedded throughout the SDLC.
• Guide teams in BDD practices using tools like Cucumber or SpecFlow.
• Manage and version control test assets using GIT and integrate them into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, Azure DevOps).
• Experience creating or adapting automation frameworks
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to lead teams and influence without authority.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to align testing efforts with business objectives.
• Engage with stakeholders at all levels to communicate test strategies, progress, and outcomes effectively.
• Contribute to the evolution of testing practices in Agile, DevOps, and Waterfall environments.

You can bring your whole self to work. At Capgemini, stiving for equity, diversity and inclusion is part of everyday life and will be part of your working reality. We have built an inclusive and welcoming environment, for everyone.

Your skills and experience

• Proficiency in at least one OOP language (Java, Python, C#).
• Hands-on experience with functional and automation testing across web, API, and mobile platforms.
• Familiarity with test management tools (Jira, TFS, ALM).
• Experience with Postman, Ready API, Soap UI for API testing.
• ISTQB Foundation certification (or willingness to obtain it with company support).
• Experience in continuous testing and test optimization in CI/CD environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to align testing efforts with business objectives.

What does 'Get The Future You Want' mean for you?

You will be empowered to explore, innovate, and progress. You will benefit from Capgemini’s ‘learning for life’ mindset, meaning you will have countless training and development opportunities from thinktanks to hackathons, and access to 250,000 courses with numerous external certifications from AWS, Microsoft, Harvard Management or, Cybersecurity qualifications and much more.
You will be encouraged to have a positive work-life balance.  Our hybrid-first way of working means we embed hybrid working in all that we do and make flexible working arrangements the day-to-day reality for our people.  All UK employees are eligible to request flexible working arrangements.

Why you should consider Capgemini:

Growing clients’ businesses while building a more sustainable, more inclusive future is a tough ask.  When you join Capgemini, you’ll join a thriving company and become part of a diverse collective of free-thinkers, entrepreneurs and industry experts.  We find new ways technology can help us reimagine what’s possible.  It’s why, together, we seek out opportunities that will transform the world’s leading businesses, and it’s how you’ll gain the experiences and connections you need to shape your future.  By learning from each other every day, sharing knowledge, and always pushing yourself to do better, you’ll build the skills you want. You’ll use your skills to help our clients leverage technology to innovate and grow their business. So, it might not always be easy, but making the world a better place rarely is.

About Capgemini:

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fuelled by its market leading capabilities in AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2023 global revenues of €22.5 billion.

Battery Test Automation Engineer

Location: Gaydon, Warwickshire
Job Type: Contract
Rate: £27.21 per hour (Umbrella)
Department: High Voltage Battery Systems / Test & Validation

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Battery Test Automation Engineer to support the development and design verification of high-voltage (HV) traction battery systems. This role is centred around delivering and maintaining automation tools within advanced testing environments, both in-house and at external test sites.

As a Battery Test Automation Engineer , you’ll work closely with engineering teams, test operators, suppliers, and external agencies to ensure the seamless operation of battery test systems. Your responsibilities will include tool development, diagnostics, safety compliance, and future-proofing test capabilities to support innovation in battery technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and maintenance of battery test automation tools.
• Provide first-line diagnostics and resolve issues to minimise downtime.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate and optimise test tools.
• Deliver technical support and guidance to engineers and facility operators.
• Analyse test data, identify faults, and implement solutions to improve efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety protocols during test operations.
• Support planning for future automation requirements and system enhancements.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proficient in programming languages: CAPL, Python, and C++.
• Expertise in CAN, FlexRay, LIN, Ethernet protocols and tools such as CANoe, CANalyzer, INCA, VehicleSpy.
• Experience with data analysis and visualisation platforms: AVL Concerto, Tableau, Minitab.
• Strong knowledge of HEV/BEV powertrain systems and high-voltage battery technologies.
• Demonstrated experience in test facility operations, including system setup and control systems.
• Skilled in interpreting engineering documents, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Familiar with health and safety standards including Risk Assessment, COSHH, and SDS.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office for documentation and reporting.

Qualifications

• Degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Full UK driving licence.

Why Apply?

This is a unique opportunity for a Battery Test Automation Engineer to play a key role in supporting the future of electric vehicle technology. Based in Gaydon, Warwickshire, you’ll work with advanced systems, cutting-edge tools, and forward-thinking teams to drive innovation in battery testing and automation.

Please note, this role is deemed inside of IR35. The Umbrella Pay Rate offered is inclusive of the Assignment pay rate, holiday pay and Apex Recruitments contribution towards Employer Costs.

Our OEM Client based in Whitley, Coventry, is searching for a Battery Test Automation Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position until 31st March 2026.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £27.03 per hour.

Duties:

• The Battery Test Automation Engineer role will focus on the delivery of automation tools in support of the development and design verification (DV) of our client's HV Traction Battery Systems.
• You will operate across our internal facilities and external test houses managing automation tools, leading the development of these tools and guiding our colleagues and partners on their use, ensuring adherence to our client's safety policies and procedures and planning for future test capabilities, requirements and applications.
• You'll have responsibility for providing the first line trouble shooting and diagnostic support for all battery test automation tools and issue management across our battery test field.
• You'll be working with a wide range of engineering customers, skilled test facility operators, suppliers, external agencies and organisations.
• You'll have responsibility for providing tools and analysing issues across the field to ensure minimal downtime and maximum test efficiency.

Skills Required:

• Highly proficient in programming languages including CAPL, Python and C++ Expert on CAN/FlexRay/LIN/Ethernet Communication protocols, including use of CANoe and CANalyzer for HV system analysis, diagnostics and test automation.
• Experience in data analysis and visualisation tools and platforms including AVL Concerto, CANalyzer, Tableau, Minitab Experience with automotive network interface tools (such as Vector CANalyzer/CANape/CANoe, INCA, VehicleSpy).
• Comprehensive understanding of High Voltage HEV/BEV powertrain systems.
• Technical expertise in HV Battery and Charging technology and facility operations.
• The ability to validate, prepare and read engineering documents and electrical schematics.
• Significant experience of data analysis and reporting issues to first line and senior management.
• Natural problem-solver with structured approach to problem solving in a technical environment.
• Strong knowledge of Health and Safety requirements, Risk Assessment, COSHH and SDS.
• Significant experience with data acquisition and control systems.
• Technical expertise and significant experience of test facility operations and system under test preparation.
• Computer literate, including Microsoft Office competency to produce plans, presentations, graphs, process documentation and Single Point Lessons (SPL).

Education Required:

• Educated to a minimum of Degree Level in a Systems, Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic or related field.

Additional Information:

• A full UK driving license with less than 6 penalty points, no disqualifications is required.

Battery Test Automation Engineer - (phone number removed) - Gaydon - £27.21/hr - Inside IR35

Are you ready to take your engineering career to the next level? This is your chance to join an innovative company at the forefront of automotive technology, working on ground-breaking projects that are shaping the future of electrification.

As a Battery Test Automation Engineer, you'll be part of a dynamic environment where your skills will directly contribute to the design and development of cutting-edge High Voltage (HV) Traction Battery Systems. This role offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry while gaining invaluable experience in a fast-paced and forward-thinking setting.

What You Will Do:

• Develop and manage automation tools to support the design verification of HV Traction Battery Systems.
• Provide first-line troubleshooting and diagnostic support for battery test automation tools.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external test houses to ensure seamless integration and tool utilisation.
• Analyse and address issues across the battery test field to maximise efficiency and minimise downtime.
• Ensure adherence to safety policies and procedures while planning for future test capabilities.
• Work closely with engineering teams, test facility operators, and external organisations to deliver optimal results.

What You Will Bring:

• Proficiency in programming languages such as CAPL, Python, and C++.
• Expertise in CAN/FlexRay/LIN/Ethernet communication protocols, including tools like CANoe and CANalyzer.
• Strong experience with data analysis tools like AVL Concerto, Tableau, and Minitab.
• Comprehensive understanding of High Voltage powertrain systems and HV Battery technologies.
• A structured problem-solving approach and a strong knowledge of Health and Safety requirements.
• A full UK driving license with less than 6 penalty points, no disqualifications.

In this role, you'll play a pivotal part in delivering advanced automation tools that ensure the company remains a leader in the automotive industry. By driving efficiency and innovation, you'll contribute to the development of sustainable and high-performing battery systems for the vehicles of tomorrow.

Location:

The role is a hybrid role based in Gaydon, a hub for automotive innovation and a fantastic location for career growth.

Interested?:

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of something truly transformative. Apply today to become a Battery Test Automation Engineer and make your mark in the future of automotive technology!

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
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Battery Test Automation Engineer

Location: Gaydon, Warwickshire
Job Type: Contract
Rate: £27.21 per hour (Umbrella)
Department: High Voltage Battery Systems / Test & Validation

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Battery Test Automation Engineer to support the development and design verification of high-voltage (HV) traction battery systems. This role is centred around delivering and maintaining automation tools within advanced testing environments, both in-house and at external test sites.

As a Battery Test Automation Engineer , you’ll work closely with engineering teams, test operators, suppliers, and external agencies to ensure the seamless operation of battery test systems. Your responsibilities will include tool development, diagnostics, safety compliance, and future-proofing test capabilities to support innovation in battery technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and maintenance of battery test automation tools.
• Provide first-line diagnostics and resolve issues to minimise downtime.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate and optimise test tools.
• Deliver technical support and guidance to engineers and facility operators.
• Analyse test data, identify faults, and implement solutions to improve efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety protocols during test operations.
• Support planning for future automation requirements and system enhancements.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proficient in programming languages: CAPL, Python, and C++.
• Expertise in CAN, FlexRay, LIN, Ethernet protocols and tools such as CANoe, CANalyzer, INCA, VehicleSpy.
• Experience with data analysis and visualisation platforms: AVL Concerto, Tableau, Minitab.
• Strong knowledge of HEV/BEV powertrain systems and high-voltage battery technologies.
• Demonstrated experience in test facility operations, including system setup and control systems.
• Skilled in interpreting engineering documents, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Familiar with health and safety standards including Risk Assessment, COSHH, and SDS.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office for documentation and reporting.

Qualifications

• Degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Full UK driving licence.

Why Apply?

This is a unique opportunity for a Battery Test Automation Engineer to play a key role in supporting the future of electric vehicle technology. Based in Gaydon, Warwickshire, you’ll work with advanced systems, cutting-edge tools, and forward-thinking teams to drive innovation in battery testing and automation.

Please note, this role is deemed inside of IR35. The Umbrella Pay Rate offered is inclusive of the Assignment pay rate, holiday pay and Apex Recruitments contribution towards Employer Costs.