Test Automation Engineer

Job Title: Test Automation Engineer - Playwright

Work Model: Hybrid (1 day a week onsite)

Location (UK&I): Cardiff

Rate Payable to Contractors:£350 - £375

Duration of Assignment:6 months

Need only immediate joiners

Role Description

This is a key role within the Data space at Admiral. The QA Engineer will work in multi-disciplined squads focusing on optimizing the DevSecOps model of delivery. The strategic vision includes enhancing Admiral’s cloud presence and shifting left in the testing process, with a particular focus on in-sprint test automation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Work in a multi-discipline integrated team, refining and prioritizing backlogs while delivering in an Agile methodology.
2. Define tools and frameworks to develop and maintain test automation.
3. Collaborate with the development team to establish strategy and best practices.
4. Provide clear and accurate documentation for tests and test automation.
5. Integrate automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline.
6. Continuously update skills by staying informed of advancements in testing and test automation.

Key Skills/Knowledge/Experience

1. Extensive experience in testing and test automation.
2. Expertise in building and enhancing complex test automation frameworks using Playwright with TypeScript.
3. Strong experience in BDD frameworks like Cucumber or similar.
4. Proficiency with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) components.
5. Experience in integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.
6. Hands-on experience with YAML / PowerShell scripting.
7. Knowledge of working in Agile environments and participating in QA-related Agile ceremonies.
8. Familiarity with tools like Confluence, JIRA, and Git.

Person Specification

• Client-facing skills.
• Strong communication abilities.
• Team collaboration and supportive mindset.