Automation Test Engineer
As an automation test engineer you will be responsible for the analysis, design and development of automated integration, performance and load testing of all existing and future changes to the business’ systems. This will include the company’s websites and APIs.
You will work across multiple work streams utilising a variety of different tools and approaches to automated testing depending on the product being tested. You will also write and maintain test cases/scripts, test documentation and data, and logging issues and defects with tracking management tools.
Experience in the following areas would be an advantage:
- Automation testing and setting up automation frameworks
- Integration of automated tests into CI/CD pipelines
Being an automation test engineer means you will work closely with a variety of different stakeholders to define test scenarios, including business analysts, developers and product owners. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are a must, as well as assertiveness and focus on execution. Creativity and confidence to put forward new ideas are also a plus.
Automation Test Engineer Key Responsibilities:
- Define tools and framework to develop and maintain the Automation solutions
- Work closely with the delivery team to define automated tests and best practices
- Integrate automated tests into the CI/CD process
- Define tools and frameworks for automated testing alongside the delivery team
Cardiff
Cardiff is the thriving capital of Wales and one of the UK’s fastest-growing cities, combining a vibrant economy with an outstanding quality of life. As the commercial and cultural hub of Wales, Cardiff has become a magnet for professionals seeking new opportunities, with its strong job market and affordable cost of living making it an attractive alternative to larger UK cities.
The city is home to a diverse range of industries, from established legal and financial services firms to the fast-growing fintech, technology, and creative sectors. Major employers have increasingly chosen Cardiff as their base thanks to its skilled workforce, excellent transport links, and reputation for innovation. Whether it’s multinational corporations in the city centre or ambitious start-ups across neighbourhoods like Pontcanna, or areas like Cardiff Bay, opportunities here are wide-ranging and on the rise.
Outside of work, Cardiff offers a lifestyle that blends city living with easy access to nature. Residents enjoy world-class sport, music, and cultural events at the Principality Stadium and Wales Millennium Centre, alongside independent restaurants, cafes, and shops that give the city its unique character. Just a short journey away, you’ll find the coast, the Brecon Beacons, and beautiful countryside, making it easy to balance work with wellbeing. For professionals and families alike, Cardiff delivers the perfect mix of career growth, culture, and community.