Automation Test Engineer

Automation Test EngineerPermanentLocation: Edinburgh / Home (Hybrid)Salary: £40,000 £50,000 (+ excellent benefits including 28% Civil Service Pension)Skills: Automation Testing with Java or C#, Selenium, Playwright, AgileWe are looking to recruit an Automation Test Engineer for a technology driven public sector organisation based in Edinburgh. My client is undergoing a major digital transformation and you will join a dynamic Testing Team contributing to the success of both existing and future services.This role provides an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact, using cutting-edge technologies and Agile methodologies to shape the future of digital services in a public sector setting.This is a hybrid role and you will be required to work 1 day a week on site in Edinburgh.The Role:Be part of a high-performing scrum team, leading the transformation of the automated testing approach.Promote and implement an automation-first strategy, supporting the migration from Java/Selenium and BDD frameworks to Playwright/TypeScript integrated with BrowserStack Automate.Own the test strategy and ensure that quality is built into every stage of development.Coach and mentor junior testers, helping to build a robust and skilled test team.Key Responsibilities:Design, automate, and execute tests for web and API applications.Lead the adoption of modern testing frameworks, particularly Playwright and TypeScript.Collaborate with the development team to integrate test automation into the CI/CD pipeline.Drive performance, security, and accessibility testing across all services.Work in a fully Agile/Scrum environment, promoting continuous improvement and innovation.Experience & Skills: We are looking for candidates with the following experience:Proven ability to design and automate software tests, ideally for web and API applications.Expertise in Java or C#/Selenium and modern test frameworks (experience with Playwright/TypeScript is highly desirable).Familiarity with cloud-based testing platforms such as BrowserStack Automate.Experience in Non-Functional Testing (Security, Performance, and Accessibility testing).Experience working within Agile/Scrum environments.Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and coach Test Engineers.Technical Skills & Tools (desirable but not essential):API testing (e.G., Postman, SOAP UI, Karate/Rest API)CI/CD tools such as Concourse/JenkinsCloud platforms (AWS)Performance testing tools like JMeterVersion control systems, SQL, Unix-based systems, and DockerQualifications:Relevant certifications (e.G., ISTQB or ISEB) or equivalent technical testing experience.Certified Agile Tester or equivalent Agile working experience.