Role:
QA Automation Engineer (Junior/Associate) — 3 roles
Reports to:
Engineering leadership
Location:
Hybrid (mix of office/home); Base: Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
Job Description
As a Junior/Associate QA Automation Engineer, you will create reliable automated tests, execute regression and integration suites, and help keep pipelines stable. You’ll learn modern test practices, contribute to API/UI coverage, and provide clear defect reporting within Private Cloud/GCP delivery environments.
Responsibilities
- Automation Contribution – Implement and maintain tests using Playwright/Cypress/Selenium under guidance.
- Suite Execution – Run regression/integration pipelines; investigate failures and assist with triage.
- API Testing – Contribute to API validation and contract checks aligned to acceptance criteria.
- Defect Reporting – Provide concise, reproducible issues with steps, logs, and expected/actual results.
- Learning & Collaboration – Pair with senior QA/engineers; adopt best practices for stability and maintainability.
Qualifications
- Foundational automation skills with Playwright/Cypress/Selenium and awareness of API testing.
- Understanding of CI/CD concepts and how tests fit into pipelines.
- Detail-oriented, curious, and eager to learn in a fast-moving environment.
- Clear written/verbal communication for defect descriptions and test outcomes.