Test Automation Engineer

Functional Testing (Initial Focus): • Design and execute functional, system, and regression tests aligned with governance and quality standards • Derive well-structured test cases from requirements and maintain traceability • Collaborate proactively with project teams and users to clarify test objectives, scope, and acceptance criteria • Prepare and manage test data, address environment constraints, and capture detailed evidence for compliance • Log, triage, and verify defects; analyse outcomes and collaborate for resolution • Communicate test results and key quality metrics clearly and effectively to all project stakeholders • Produce thorough documentation, for example test designs and summary reports, using standard templates and best practices • Contribute to reusable regression test suites for future automation readiness Automation Testing (Progressive Focus): • Design and develop modular, reusable automated test cases for priority business flows using enterprise tools (e.g., Tosca, Selenium, Playwright). • Build and maintain automation frameworks ensuring scalability and maintainability. • Support transition from local automation development to centralised cloud-based authoring environments. • Track and report automation coverage, stability, and quality metrics. • Establish automation best practices and reusable component libraries. • Maintain comprehensive documentation of automated scripts and execution results. Key Requirements • Minimum 5 years of experience in software testing, with strong functional testing background and exposure to automation. • Ability to design comprehensive test cases from requirements and specifications. • Strong documentation and evidence capture practices aligned with governance standards. • Hands-on experience with enterprise automation tools or readiness to transition. • Working knowledge of SQL for test data setup and validation. • Proficiency in at least one scripting/programming language (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript, C#). • Experience with API testing and validation techniques. • Familiarity with defect management tools (e.g., JIRA, Azure DevOps). • Proven ability to work effectively in secure or restricted environments. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; effective communication for stakeholder engagement. • Shortlisted candidates may be required to complete a technical assessment as part of the selection process. Highly Desirable Qualifications: • Formal testing certifications (e.g. ISTQB Foundation, ISTQB Test Automation Engineer, Tosca certifications). • Experience integrating automated tests in CI/CD pipelines and cloud environments. • Knowledge of performance testing concepts and tools. • Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and Agile methodologies. • Background in government, public sector, or regulated industry IT projects.