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.