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

​Port Talbot is a key industrial town in South Wales, known for its strong economic foundations and strategic location along the M4 corridor. Positioned between Swansea and Bridgend, it offers excellent connectivity for commuters and businesses alike, with direct road and rail links across South Wales and into the South West of England. With a more accessible cost of living than nearby cities, Port Talbot continues to attract professionals seeking both opportunity and affordability.

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The town has long been recognised for its industrial strength, particularly in steel production, with Tata Steel operating one of the largest steelworks in Europe at the heart of the local economy. Alongside this, the area supports a wider mix of manufacturing, engineering, logistics, and energy-related roles, with ongoing investment focused on regeneration and the transition towards more sustainable industries. This evolving landscape is creating new opportunities across both technical and professional disciplines, supported by a skilled and experienced local workforce.

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Outside of work, Port Talbot offers access to a range of outdoor and lifestyle benefits. The town sits on the edge of sweeping coastal areas, including Aberavon Beach, which provides a popular destination for walking, cycling, and watersports. Nearby Afan Forest Park is well known for its mountain biking trails and scenic routes, attracting visitors from across the UK. With its combination of industrial heritage, improving infrastructure, and access to both coastline and countryside, Port Talbot presents a practical and well-connected place to live and work.