Automation Tester

Junior / Mid-Level Automation Test Engineer

Location: Hybrid - 2-3 days per week in the office (Near Bristol)
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Automation testing - QA
- Testing
- Playwright
- Manual Testing
- Agile - CI/CD Pipelines
- Integration Testing
- Load Testing

We're working with an innovative software company based near Bristol that is looking to add a Junior to Mid-Level Automation Test Engineer to its growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a QA professional who enjoys combining hands‑on manual testing with building and maintaining automated test suites. You'll work closely with developers and product stakeholders to ensure software is delivered to the highest quality standards while helping to expand the company's automation capabilities.

As an Automation Test Engineer, you'll be responsible for both manual and automated testing across a range of web‑based applications. You'll play a key role in identifying defects early, improving test coverage, and contributing to the continuous improvement of QA processes.

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Playwright from scratch.
• Execute manual testing for new features, enhancements, bug fixes, and regression testing.
• Create clear and comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test documentation.
• Identify, record, and track software defects through to resolution.
• Collaborate closely with developers, business analysts, and product teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Support the continuous improvement of testing processes and automation coverage.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to delivering high-quality software releases.

• Commercial experience in a Software Testing or QA role.
• Proven experience writing Playwright automation tests from scratch.
• Strong manual testing experience across web applications.
• Good understanding of software testing principles and best practices.
• Experience creating test cases and reporting defects.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a collaborative team.

• Experience working within Agile/Scrum teams.
• Familiarity with Git and version control.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge ofPHP
• Experience with API testing tools.