Automation QA Test Engineer LilyLifestyle

Role Overview

QA Test Automation Engineer to join a client in central Bristol (2 days a week in the office). The role involves building and driving automation across web and native mobile applications within a React monorepo, while balancing manual and automated testing.

• Own QA strategy end-to-end and drive automation using Playwright, WebDriver
  
  IO, Appium, and Browser Stack.
• Collaborate with developers and product teams to introduce structure and process that adds value without unnecessary overhead.
• Maintain and improve existing automation and QA foundations, including unit tests and a bespoke LLM test harness.
• Work across web, Android and iOS platforms, managing differences in behaviour across devices.
• Support manual testing during the first six months with a manual tester and gradually transition to full automation ownership.
• Play a key role in aligning QA practices with medical device regulatory standards as the business evolves.

• 10+ years of QA experience, with strong web automation skills (Playwright preferred).
• Experience with Type Script, Mocha, Cucumber and Jira.
• Mobile testing experience using Appium or similar is a plus.
• Ability to work independently, take full ownership of QA end-to-end, and thrive in a collaborative environment.
• Curiosity about AI and large language models and a genuine enjoyment of figuring things out.

Up to £70,000 depending on experience. Salary is commensurate with your background and expertise.