QA QA Automation Engineer UK UK UK

We are looking for a Regular/SeniorQA Engineer to join a team working for our UK-based client - the national mapping agency for Great Britain and a global leader in geospatial data and digital mapping solutions. You will be part of a project focused on building a comprehensive digital map of underground assets in the UK, contributing to the development of data pipelines, backend services, and a frontend application that support critical decision-making across government and industry.

Experience:

• 3+ years in a QA or test automation role
• Experience working in cross-functional agile teams
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote environment

Requirements:

• Qualified to ISTQB Foundation Level in Software Testing (or equivalent)
• Strong knowledge of functional testing and analytical skills
• Good understanding of non-functional testing and test automation
• Solid experience with Selenium for UI automation
• Proficiency in API testing using Postman
• Experience with JMeter for performance testing (preferred for 1/3team member)
• Familiarity with agile software development and testing techniques
• Skilled in reviewing test outcomes and producing high-quality documentation
• Experience using test management tools and working within CI/CD pipelines
• Be a keen team player with a strong willingness to learn

Tech stack:

• Automation: Selenium (Java or Python preferred)
• API Testing: Postman
• Performance Testing: JMeter (required for 1 out of 3 team members)
• CI/CD & Tools: Jenkins, Git, JIRA, TestRail (or similar)
• Development Methodology: Agile (Scrum/Kanban)

Contract details:

• Start Date: September 2025
• Contract Length: 18 months
• Team Size: 3 FTEs
• Security Clearance Certificate is mandatory

Location:

Remote from the UK, with potential business trips to Southampton every 4-6 weeks.