Location: London, hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 remote) Contract: Outside IR35 Day rate: £#removed# per day Start Date: Immediately
Overview
Are you an automation tester looking for your next step, somewhere you'll own real test coverage on core programmes rather than maintain someone else's scripts?
We're working with a major international food and retail brand that's building out a small Programme Test team. Working alongside the Programme Test Lead, you'll help put an automation-first test strategy into practice and raise coverage across all the major programmes. It's a hands-on role with a good mix of Playwright automation, manual testing and close work with the business.
Key Responsibilities
Build and maintain automated test scripts in Playwright.
Carry out manual testing where needed, bringing an analytical eye to edge cases and potential issues.
Work with Programme Managers, Product Owners, Business Analysts and end users to shape test scenarios (functional, non-functional, SIT) and UAT scripts.
Document test outputs clearly and help maintain a central testing knowledge base.
Collaborate with the wider Programme Test team and programme delivery teams to produce quality testing output.
Requirements
Proven experience as an Automation Tester, writing unit and functional tests.
Hands-on experience with Playwright.
Familiarity with CI/CD tooling (GitHub Actions is a plus).
Understanding of Waterfall, Agile and hybrid delivery, and the SDLC as a whole.
Strong attention to detail and good written and verbal communication.
A proven ability to work well as part of a team.
Desirable
Experience with JIRA, Confluence and GitHub.
Previous experience in retail, or testing external SaaS products.
A degree or background in Computer Science or a similar STEM subject.
ISTQB or a similar qualification.
Why Join?
Play a key part in core delivery for a well-known global brand.
Help shape an automation-first approach within a small team, where your work is visible.
A good balance of automation, manual testing and stakeholder work.
A people-first culture built on kindness, honesty and genuine care for customers.
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