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QA Automation Test Engineer
Job in
Leeds, West Yorkshire, ME17, England, UK
Listed on 2026-09-23
Listing for:
Syntax Consultancy Ltd
Full Time, Part Time
position Listed on 2026-09-23
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
IT QA Tester / Automation, AWS, Cloud Computing: Infrastructure & Operations, Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Leeds (Hybrid)
Permanent
£70,000 – £75,000 (DOE)
Senior QA Automation Engineer / SDET with AWS test environments AWS Console, Playwright or Cypress Type Script, JavaScript, API Testing, CI/CD needed for a permanent career opportunity based in Leeds (Hybrid). Start ASAP ideally September/October 2026.
Hybrid Working – 2 days/week remote (WFH), and 3 days/week working on-site from the Leeds office.
A chance to work with a leading global IT transformation business specialising in delivering large-scale Government digital modernisation projects.
Key skills, experience + duties to include:
Senior QA Automation Engineer / SDET with AWS test environments AWS Console essential, Playwright or Cypress Type Script, JavaScript, API Testing, CI/CD
AWS console experience is essential, experience navigating AWS and supporting automation/testing environments.
AWS:
Experience with AWS services (S3, Lambda, EC2, Cloud Watch) in test environments.
Technical Environment: Test automation frameworks like Cypress or Playwright, Gherkin, scripting in JavaScript, Type Script, setting up and maintaining automation infrastructure.
CI/CD Integration:
Integrating automated tests into pipelines (Git Hub Actions, Jenkins, Git Lab CI).
API Testing & RESTful API Knowledge:
Designing/executing API tests using Postman, Playwright, Cypress; deep understanding of RESTful APIs (request/response, status codes, authentication).
Software testing principles and methodologies:
Includes knowledge of SDLC, STLC, Agile, and various testing types (functional, regression, integration, unit, system).
Test Case Management:
Proficient in designing test cases, executing tests, identifying defects and verifying fixes.
Agile practices: working in an agile team (e.g., Scrum, Kanban), along with ability to collaborate closely with developers, product owners and other team members to clarify requirements and ensure high-quality software delivery within iterative development cycles.
SQL Expertise:
Validating data and back-end testing using SQL; writing complex queries for functional/integration testing.
Defect Management:
Tracking, prioritizing, reporting bugs, and root cause analysis.
Quality Assurance:
Promoting quality standards and contributing to a culture of quality across teams.
Familiar with Git Hub (version control) and Jira (collaboration).
Advantageous skills:
Performance/Security Testing (optional):
Exposure to JMeter or any other security testing tools.
SC Clearance strongly desirable
Benefits:
Salary to £70k-75k (DOE) + Hybrid + 10% Bonus + Pension + Death in Service + Health Care Plan + More
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