QA Automation Test Engineer

QA Test Engineer –  (AWS Console, Automation Testing) Leeds (Hybrid) Permanent £70,000 – £75,000 (DOE) Senior QA Automation Engineer / SDET with AWS test environments AWS Console, Playwright or Cypress TypeScript, JavaScript, API Testing, CI/CD needed for a permanent career opportunity based in Leeds (Hybrid). Start ASAP ideally September/October 2026. Hybrid Working – 2 days/week remote (WFH), and 3 days/week working on-site from the Leeds office. A chance to work with a leading global IT transformation business specialising in delivering large-scale Government digital modernisation projects. Key skills, experience + duties to include: Senior QA Automation Engineer / SDET with AWS test environments AWS Console essential, Playwright or Cypress TypeScript, JavaScript, API Testing, CI/CD AWS console experience is essential, experience navigating AWS and supporting automation/testing environments. AWS: Experience with AWS services (S3, Lambda, EC2, CloudWatch) in test environments. Technical Environment:  Test automation frameworks like Cypress or Playwright, Gherkin, scripting in JavaScript, TypeScript, setting up and maintaining automation infrastructure. CI/CD Integration: Integrating automated tests into pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI). API Testing & RESTful API Knowledge: Designing/executing API tests using Postman, Playwright, Cypress; deep understanding of RESTful APIs (request/response, status codes, authentication). Software testing principles and methodologies: Includes knowledge of SDLC, STLC, Agile, and various testing types (functional, regression, integration, unit, system). Test Case Management: Proficient in designing test cases, executing tests, identifying defects and verifying fixes. Agile practices: working in an agile team (e.g., Scrum, Kanban), along with ability to collaborate closely with developers, product owners and other team members to clarify requirements and ensure high-quality software delivery within iterative development cycles. SQL Expertise: Validating data and back-end testing using SQL; writing complex queries for functional/integration testing. Defect Management: Tracking, prioritizing, reporting bugs, and root cause analysis. Quality Assurance: Promoting quality standards and contributing to a culture of quality across teams. Familiar with GitHub (version control) and Jira (collaboration). Advantageous skills: Performance/Security Testing (optional): Exposure to JMeter or any other security testing tools. SC Clearance strongly desirable Benefits: Salary to £70k-75k (DOE) + Hybrid + 10% Bonus + Pension + Death in Service + Health Care Plan + More