Test Automation Engineer (Playwright) – 6‑month FTC – Financial Services – 90% Remote Working

Primarily remote with one day per month in the consultancy office in Berkshire and client visits when requested.

We require someone to start immediately.

Saffron QA is the recruitment partner to a successful and expanding software testing consultancy. The organisation has a reputation for providing high calibre software testing services within the financial services sector.

The ideal candidate will be keen to progress their career in a consulting environment, where they can contribute to multiple projects using a range of tools and technologies. You will be responsible for supporting the consultancy on test automation proof of concepts as well as presenting and demoing solutions to clients.

• Experience of designing API automation solutions.
• Develop CI Test Pipeline on the creation, maintenance, and improvement of CI tools such as MS Azure, Jenkins, GitHub Actions.
• Experience working with version control tools like GIT, GitHub, Bitbucket and Azure Repos.
• Establish and uphold coding standards for automation tools and processes.
• Participate in the continuous improvement of the Quality Engineering process, including the implementation of best practices and automation strategies.
• Create and maintain code and documentation for project work.
• Provide regular status updates and reports on testing progress to the Test Manager and stakeholders.

This position is being offered on a 6‑month fixed‑term contract basis (possible extension or permanent employment options) and offers a salary of up to £50,000/annum. This is an immediate opening and requires someone to start ASAP.

*Must hold a British passport or ILR due to background checking process. No visa sponsorship available.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Quality Assurance, Consulting, and Information Technology; IT Services and IT Consulting; Financial Services; Technology, Information and Media