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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.

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.

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)

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)

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.

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)

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)

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.

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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,.

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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.

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.