QA Engineer

QA Engineer London (Hybrid, 2 days in office) | £65,000 - £75,000  Benefits If you're a QA Engineer who is passionate about automation, AI-driven development, and building scalable testing frameworks from the ground up, this is an opportunity to have a genuine impact. You'll join a growing technology team where quality engineering is seen as a key contributor to product success, with the freedom to shape automation strategy and reduce manual testing across a modern digital platform.

The Company This innovative technology business develops a sophisticated platform that helps users gain greater visibility and insight into complex financial information. They operate in a product-led environment with cross-functional engineering squads focused on delivering high-quality digital experiences. The business combines modern engineering practices, data-driven decision making, and a strong commitment to innovation. With significant investment in product development, they are continuing to scale their technology function and strengthen their quality engineering capability.

The Role You will join a collaborative squad of engineers, product specialists, and quality professionals, taking ownership of automation testing and quality assurance across a modern web platform.

Responsibilities include:

Designing and building automated testing frameworks from the ground up Developing automated UI and API test suites to improve product quality Testing frontend applications, backend services, and data flows Supporting regression testing for platform enhancements and integrations Creating scalable automation solutions that minimise manual testing Driving AI adoption within the testing lifecycle to increase efficiency Collaborating with developers and product teams to improve testability and quality standards Contributing to continuous improvement across QA processes and automation architecture Participating in Agile ceremonies, planning sessions, and technical discussions Supporting quality across a modern microservices-based environment Your Skills & Experience Strong commercial experience with Java or Kotlin Proven background in QA automation engineering

Experience with API testing using tools such as Rest Assured, Postman, Swagger or similar Hands-on UI test automation experience using Selenium, Playwright, Selenide, or comparable technologies Understanding of JSON, XML, HTTP protocols, and web application architecture Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and modern software delivery practices Strong knowledge of test frameworks such as JUnit or TestNG Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, and Agile delivery environments Ability to work across frontend and backend testing activities Experience using AI tools within engineering workflows, including Claude and N8N A mindset focused on automation, efficiency, and continuous improvement Knowledge of SQL and data validation techniques is advantageous Exposure to performance testing or microservices environments would be beneficial What They Offer Electric car scheme, cycle to work scheme, nursery scheme, and gym benefits Professional development support, study assistance, and dedicated learning time Home working equipment provided where required Mental health and wellbeing support Regular team and seasonal social events Dog-friendly office environment Clear opportunities to influence automation strategy and grow your technical leadership skills

How to Apply

To find out more about this QA Engineer opportunity, please apply with your CV and a member of the Harnham team will be in touch to discuss the role in greater detail.