72 Automation Testing jobs in the United Kingdom

Paragraf’s patented contamination-free deposition technology delivers game-changing opportunities for the commercialisation of graphene by allowing us to manufacture high-purity 2D graphene sheets at scale.

Paragraf is the first company in the world to mass produce graphene-based electronic devices using standard semiconductor processes. We not only specialise in the manufacture of high-purity graphene but also its seamless integration into ready to use products that can be quickly adopted by our customers and partners to support the advancement of their technologies.

At Paragraf we are committed to materially transforming electronics through the development of high-purity graphene products that will facilitate massive improvements in the performance of technologies across all aspects of life.

Founded as a spin out from Cambridge University in 2017 with the aim of transferring the technology from the academic lab into a commercial entity. Since then, we have grown from one site in Somersham, Cambridgeshire and three employees to a team of over 100 amazing people and an additional production facility in Huntingdon as well as sales teams globally promoting Paragraf.

The Role

This role focuses on developing and maintaining automated test equipment to ensure the high quality and performance of our products. You will guide projects through requirements elicitation, design, development, test, release and support. Outside of test, you will use your experience and knowledge to create robust and efficient solutions to assist in other areas of the company, as well as driving best practice and industry standards. Solutions will include a multi discipline collaboration of skills and departments.

Responsibilities & Tasks

• Design and develop internal software using a selection of programming languages (Python / C#/ C++ / LabView), to support the manufacture and testing of our Graphene electronics products.
• Support the development of automated test equipment by writing software to communicate with hardware for motion control and data acquisition.
• Support the integration of production systems (MES/ERP) with internal software applications, e.g. through the development of APIs.
• Design and integrate Microsoft SQL databases for test data storage, manufacturing tracking, and system configuration.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and data engineers throughout a system’s development and production life cycle.
• Troubleshoot systems issues involving both software and hardware.
• Maintain effective communication with cross-functional stakeholders to elicit functional and non-functional software requirements, ensuring alignment with business / product needs.
• Own Solution Project Plans and reporting of progress & updates to Management.
• Take a proactive approach to CI/CD and Testing, ensuring best practice and longevity is at its core and provide professional documentation and frameworks.
• Manage Git repositories as administrator, deciding on permission and workflow setups.
• Manage subordinates’ workload and line management as and when required.
• Maintain and promote excellent understanding of software design principles for efficient and maintainable code.
• Continuously seeking new ways for automation to drive company efficiency.
• Deliver tactical quick wins and show adaptability and flexibility with day to day activity.
• Be a Critical Thinker, understanding requirements and novel ways to deliver solutions effectively.
• Comfortable working autonomously on fast-paced, high output projects
• Be enthusiastic about challenges, potentially beyond the initial scope of the role, and motivated by a new opportunity.

Requirements

Education and Qualifications

• Computer science degree or equivalent software development experience from time in industry.

Experience

• Experience developing software in Python / C# / C++ / LabView / SQL and writing testable, maintainable code.
• Experience creating and maintaining predominantly internal software solutions for data acquisition, processing, modelling and visualisation.
• 3+ years of experience in automated test equipment software development for manufacturing and system integration.
• Experience working within cross-functional teams on the design and delivery of internal instrumentation / tools.
• Experienced with Git for version control.
• Experience with agile workflow and supporting software (e.g. Jira).
• Experience designing and maintaining database architectures in relational databases.
• Experience providing top-level technical summaries to support development within a NPD framework.
• Experience working in a fast-paced R&D environment.
• Ability to face into challenges and adapt.

Preferred Skills that Set You Apart

• Experience with production system configuration / development (e.g. MES/ERPs).
• Comfortable working with the Scrum framework.

Communication

• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to contribute and encourage ideas generation to senior management
• Effectively communicate technical information, and to report on status of work in a timely manner to senior management
• Ability to present information clearly and appropriately for the audience

Additional factors

• Respect and adherence to confidentiality and critical matters
• Responsible for ensuring a safe and healthy work environment by complying with company policies and processes and all relevant regulations including the use of PPE, as appropriate to the level and scope of the role. This includes participation in health and safety training and reporting of any potential hazards or breaches of safety protocols in the appropriate manner.
• Willing to travel both domestically and abroad

Benefits

At Paragraf we are constantly looking for new ways to support and reward our team. This is our current list of benefits, they are subject to change and review:

• Group Personal Pension Plan- Employer contribution 5%, Employee contribution minimum 4%
• Private health insurance on completion of probation
• Share Option scheme
• Death in service of 3 times salary and income protection on completion of probation
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the chance to ‘purchase’ up to 5 additional days each year
• Personal and Professional Development Plans and support
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric Vehicle Lease Scheme
• Payroll Giving scheme

Your new company
Hays Technology are recruiting a Lead Test Automation Engineer to join a prestigious organisation based in Leeds. This is a permanent opportunity offering the chance to lead/mentor a high-performing test automation team within a forward-thinking and innovative environment.

Your new role
In your new role, you will lead a small team of test automation engineers, overseeing the design, implementation, and maintenance of automated testing across critical applications. You'll be responsible for functional, system, integration, end-to-end, and security testing using tools such as Selenium and Karate.

You'll collaborate closely with developers, analysts, and architects to enhance automation assets, while also contributing to performance testing using JMeter and LoadRunner. The role involves continuous improvement, mentoring, and active participation in recruitment and strategic initiatives.

What you'll need to succeed

Essential skills and experience

• Proven hands-on experience with test automation tools and frameworks (e.g. Selenium, Karate)
• Strong understanding of testing methodologies and scripting languages (e.g. Python, JavaScript)
• Experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter or LoadRunner
• Ability to lead and mentor technical test teams
• Excellent collaboration skills across DevOps and product teams
• Exposure to Oracle ERP systems and data platforms

Desirable skills

• Familiarity with middleware technologies (Kafka, IBM MQ, ACE)
• Experience with security testing tools (e.g. Fortify, SonarQube, Twistlock)
• Knowledge of application monitoring tools such as Control M
• Exposure to generative AI and Tableau reporting

What you'll get in return
This exciting role offers a salary between 47,000 - 60,000, depending on experience, along with excellent benefits including generous holidays, a competitive pension scheme and hybrid working.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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Your new company
Hays Technology are recruiting a Lead Test Automation Engineer to join a prestigious organisation based in Leeds. This is a permanent opportunity offering the chance to lead/mentor a high-performing test automation team within a forward-thinking and innovative environment.

Your new role
In your new role, you will lead a team of 8-10 test automation engineers, overseeing the design, implementation, and maintenance of automated testing across critical applications. You'll be responsible for functional, system, integration, end-to-end, and security testing using tools such as Selenium and Karate.

You'll collaborate closely with developers, analysts, and architects to enhance automation assets, while also contributing to performance testing using JMeter and LoadRunner. The role involves continuous improvement, mentoring, and active participation in recruitment and strategic initiatives.

What you'll need to succeed

Essential skills and experience

• Proven hands-on experience with test automation tools and frameworks (e.g. Selenium, Karate)
• Strong understanding of testing methodologies and scripting languages (e.g. Python, JavaScript)
• Experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter or LoadRunner
• Ability to lead and mentor technical test teams
• Excellent collaboration skills across DevOps and product teams
• Exposure to Oracle ERP systems and data platforms

Desirable skills

• Familiarity with middleware technologies (Kafka, IBM MQ, ACE)
• Experience with security testing tools (e.g. Fortify, SonarQube, Twistlock)
• Knowledge of application monitoring tools such as Control M
• Exposure to generative AI and Tableau reporting
• Participation in innovation initiatives such as hackathons

What you'll get in return
This exciting role offers a salary between 47,000 - 57,000, depending on experience, along with excellent benefits including generous holidays, a competitive pension scheme and hybrid working.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Test Automation Specialist Engineer- upto 65,000- Burgess Hill, UK (Hybrid)

A large scale international banking/ finance client in Burgess Hill, UK is looking for a Test Automation Engineer to join their team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing robust automated tests to ensure the quality, security, and reliability of our mission-critical banking applications.

They offer a great career opportunity to work on interesting projects in a large IT function - giving you the chance to move into more senior positions in the future.

As the successful candidate you must have:

• Overall Experience: 5 years in software testing with a 3-year focus on building scalable automation solutions.
• UI & Mobile Automation: Expertise in modern frameworks including Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, WebdriverIO, and Appium.
• Core Programming Skills: Strong command of Java, Python, or JavaScript/TypeScript for creating reliable and maintainable test scripts.
• API & Services Testing: Proficient in validating APIs using tools like Rest Assured and Postman.
• DevOps Integration: Experienced in integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).
• Emerging Technology: Over 6 months of practical experience applying GenAI tools to enhance quality assurance processes.
• Methodology: Thorough understanding and practical application of Agile and Scrum principles.

This is an urgent vacancy where the hiring manager is looking to shortlist for an interview immediately. Please send a copy of your CV to ( surjeeth. Singh @ randstad digital . com ) asap to be considered.

Randstad Technologies Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT & Engineering industries. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Your new company
Hays Technology are recruiting a Lead Test Automation Engineer to join a prestigious organisation based in Leeds. This is a permanent opportunity offering the chance to lead/mentor a high-performing test automation team within a forward-thinking and innovative environment.

Your new role
In your new role, you will lead a team of 8-10 test automation engineers, overseeing the design,.

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Test Automation Engineer - UiPath - Leading Investment Bank - London

My client, a leading investment bank, is seeking an experienced Test Automation Engineer to join their team and lead a Proof of Concept (POC) initiative focused on evaluating UiPath's Test Suite for automating testing across banking applications.

This is a hands-on role involving rapid prototyping, tool evaluation, and the delivery of automated test scenarios aimed at enhancing software quality and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Technical

• Design and implement a test automation framework using UiPath
• Develop and execute automated test scripts for financial applications
• Validate software functionality, performance, and security
• Review requirements and design documents for testability
• Assess UiPath's integration capabilities with CI/CD tools

Skills & Experience

Required

• Proven experience in IT automation projects
• Proficiency in UiPath Studio, Orchestrator, and Test Suite
• Strong programming skills in Java, VB.NET, or C#
• Familiarity with Git, Bitbucket, and Azure DevOps
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

Preferred

• UiPath certifications (e.g., Advanced RPA Developer or Testing Engineer)
• Experience testing financial applications (Front, Middle, Back Office)
• Background in capital markets or investment banking
• Exposure to other automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cucumber, Postman)
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies

If this opportunity aligns with your experience and interests, please apply with your updated CV.

Test Automation Engineer (Hardware/Software) – London

This cutting-edge R&D company based in West London is looking for a Test Automation Engineer to join their talented and collaborative team. Specialising in award-winning hardware and software solutions, this award-winning company is at the forefront of video processing, lighting and motion control technologies.

The Role
The Test Automation Engineer will work across a variety of hardware and software products and technologies, as a member of a collaborative team delivering market-leading solutions. These products span desktop and embedded applications, hardware and web API domains, and require a coordination of test approaches and tools across these to maximise efficiency and coverage.

The role will focus primarily on designing test systems for new products to ensure successful test automation architecture, with a secondary focus of updating and automating existing systems for control products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and architect test automation frameworks across varied platforms
• Create and execute comprehensive test plans and scripts
• Collaborate with developers and product managers to refine system requirements
• Enhance testing efficiency by introducing new tools and methodologies
• Maintain test environments and ensure robust test coverage
• Lead and mentor junior QA engineers, ensuring adherence to best practices

Essential Experience:

• 5+ years in a test automation role
• Proficient in Python
• Strong background in CI/CD and version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Expertise in software QA methodologies and tools
• Experience of hardware integration
• Familiarity with BDD and Gherkin syntax
• Hands-on experience in manual and automated testing

Desirable Extras:

• Experience with Postman, Froglogic Squish, and unit testing
• Knowledge of Ethernet, TLS, and video technologies
• Background in live events or installation environments
• Team leadership or project management experience

Benefits Include:

• Tax-free profit-sharing scheme
• Private health insurance
• Flexible working hours
• Enhanced holiday allowance
• Pension contributions
• In-house training and development

Who You Are:
A creative problem-solver with a passion for quality and innovation. You're methodical, detail-oriented, and enthusiastic about exploring new technologies. With excellent communication skills, you thrive in both independent and team settings.

Interested? Apply now to work on industry-leading solutions with a company that values innovation, sustainability, and its people.

Data Test Automation Technical lead

Location: London, UK

6 Months Contract or FTC

2 days onsite work per week

·   Overall Exp - 10 - 12 years, Relevant exp - 6 - 8 years. 

·   Excellent experience in testing of data

·   Experience in creating data testing frameworks from scratch

·   Provide guidance to the team for testing of data demonstrating real experience in technology and processes

·   Technology experience

o   JMeter – for API testing (Load and Performance testing experience not needed)

o   Groovy

o   Pyspark – Should be able to write scripts for data processing

o   Data Lakes

o   Kafka Streamsets

o   AWS cloud

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Data Test Automation Technical lead

Location: London, UK

6 Months Contract or FTC

2 days onsite work per week

• Overall Exp - 10 - 12 years, Relevant exp - 6 - 8 years.

• Excellent experience in testing of data

• Experience in creating data testing frameworks from scratch

• Provide guidance to the team for testing of data demonstrating real experience in technology and processes

• Technology experience

o JMeter – for API testing (Load and Performance testing experience not needed)

o Groovy

o Pyspark – Should be able to write scripts for data processing

o Data Lakes

o Kafka Streamsets

o AWS cloud

Requirements

• Overall Exp - 10 - 12 years, Relevant exp - 6 - 8 years.

• Excellent experience in testing of data

• Experience in creating data testing frameworks from scratch

• Provide guidance to the team for testing of data demonstrating real experience in technology and processes

• Technology experience

o JMeter – for API testing (Load and Performance testing experience not needed)

o Groovy

o Pyspark – Should be able to write scripts for data processing

o Data Lakes

o Kafka Streamsets

o AWS cloud