Senior Test Automation Engineer

Senior Test Automation Engineer

UK-Kettering

Join Our Team as a Senior Test Automation Engineer!

Are you passionate about test automation and eager to work with cutting‑edge data and Machine Learning products? We are seeking a Senior Test Automation Engineer to join our dynamic Data business area. This key role involves designing and implementing robust, scalable test automation strategies across a suite of ML‑driven data products, helping us ship with confidence and speed.

• Design and implement automated tests for data pipelines, APIs, and machine learning products.
• Integrate test automation into our Azure Dev Ops CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate closely with data engineers, data scientists, and product owners to define quality criteria and acceptance scenarios.
• Drive test‑first thinking and practices within the team (e.g., BDD, TDD).
• Identify areas for test coverage improvement and ensure automated checks are in place across the SDLC.
• Mentor team members on best practices in automated testing.
• Champion quality as a shared team responsibility.
• Stay updated with the newest procedures and testing tools available.
• Line management responsibilities for other Test Automation Engineers.

• Proven experience in test automation, preferably in a data‑driven or ML environment.
• Strong proficiency in Python (you’ll need to code your own tests).
• Experience testing data pipelines, APIs, and cloud‑native applications.
• Familiarity with Azure services (e.g., Data Factory, Synapse, Databricks, ML, Functions).
• Experience using Azure Dev Ops, pipelines, and storyboards.
• Knowledge of testing frameworks (e.g., Pytest, NUnit, Spec Flow, Postman).
• A pragmatic, team‑first mindset with a passion for quality and continuous improvement.

• Other programming and scripting languages (e.g., C#, JavaScript).
• Experience with ML model testing or validation frameworks.
• Knowledge of Agile, Scrum, or Kanban practices.
• Familiarity with infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, Bicep).
• Understanding of data governance, lineage, and quality standards.

• Fast learner, collaborator, data‑driven, start‑up mentality.

If you are ready to lead the charge in automating our testing practices and ensuring quality is built into everything we do, apply now to join our innovative team! If you feel you match our requirements and are looking for your next career challenge, or for a confidential discussion on the full details of this role, please contact Alka Tarafdar on .

All of our employees have to pass a Criminal Records Disclosure and Credit Referencing Process in order to work with our lender clients, if you are unsure on this, ask the team and we'll be happy to explain the process.

e.surv is an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all abilities and backgrounds, and we do not discriminate based on disability or individual needs. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.