Test Automation Engineer

Test Automation Engineer (Python / Linux)
Tewkesbury / remote hybrid - £50,000 - £75,000 + excellent benefits
A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Test Automation Engineer / Software Engineer in Test to join of one of the fastest growing and most exciting technology companies in the area.
The Test Automation Engineer will join a high performing team and help to develop the organisations automation capabilities. You will also contribute to the overall quality of testing throughout the business – through both R&D and tech projects. You will ultimately help to improve the quality of each of the products they develop.
Some of the key responsibilities of the role will include:
 
* Design & implement high quality tests for embedded and user-facing software applications
 
* Developing new and improving existing automated tests
 
* Investigate emerging automation techniques and technologies
 
* Be fully involved in the wider Agile/Scrum team
To be successful in the role, you will likely have experience of the following:
 
* Experience with Linux systems
 
* Writing automated tests with Python
 
* Understanding techniques such as TDD and BDD
 
* Ideally experience testing products with embedded software
A relaxed and flexible working culture is promoted; casual dress, flexible working hours, a collaborative approach, pool table and an office bar. There is a real emphasis on training, self-development and progression.
Some of the other benefits include:
 
* Pension matched up to 10%
 
* 25 days holiday with buy/sell options
 
* Bonus scheme
 
* 2.30 Friday finish
 
* Private healthcare
 
* Life insurance
 
* Enhanced maternity / paternity leave
 
* Potential for a 9 day fortnight
Based in Tewkesbury, the role is easily commutable from Cheltenham, Gloucester, Worcester & Stroud, plus they have a number of people commuting in from Bristol. The office is based just off the M5 and there is free parking on-site. The company operate a hybrid working environment, where you will generally need to be in the office 1-2 days a week (although this could be more depending on the project).
The role requires eligibility for DV clearance (prior clearance is not required)