Senior Quality Assurance Automation Engineer
develop • Fareham, England, United Kingdom
Role & seniority: Senior QA Automation Engineer (Mid-Senior level), first dedicated automation specialist
Stack/tools: Appium (mobile automation), automation frameworks from scratch, CI/CD pipelines; mobile (and web where applicable)
Top 3 responsibilities
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Design, build, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks
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Lead and own the automation strategy across mobile (and web where applicable)
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Integrate automated testing into CI/CD, collaborate with engineering/product, drive continuous improvement
Must-have skills
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Strong senior-level QA automation experience
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Hands-on Appium or similar mobile automation tool experience
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Proven ability to build automation frameworks from scratch
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Solid CI/CD integration experience
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Capable of autonomous, first-hire operation and effective stakeholder communication
Nice-to-haves
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Healthtech background or experience on consumer apps
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Scaling/startup environment experience
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Exposure to both mobile and web testing
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Location & work type: Hybrid – Portsmouth/Southampton, permanent, full-time (flexible in-office cadence)
Full Description
Senior QA Automation Engineer (Appium)
Location: Hybrid – Portsmouth/Southampton – flexible on how often you need to be in the office Permanent
A fast-growing digital fitness and wellbeing app is looking to hire its first Senior QA Automation Engineer to establish and lead automation within its product engineering function.
This is a key hire for the business. As the first dedicated automation specialist, this person will work with the test manager to define the QA automation strategy, build frameworks from the ground up, and play a critical role in ensuring product quality as the platform scales. The role will also help relieve pressure within the engineering team by reducing manual workload and improving release efficiency.
The Senior QA Automation Engineer will
- Design, build, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks
- Lead and own the automation strategy across mobile (and web where applicable)
- Implement and optimise automated testing using Appium
- Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines
- Work closely with engineering and product teams to ensure high-quality releases
- Identify inefficiencies and drive continuous improvement in testing processes
- Support the wider engineering function by reducing bottlenecks and increasing release confidence
Requirements Strong senior-level experience in QA automation Hands-on experience with Appium or similar mobile automation tools Experience building automation frameworks from scratch Solid understanding of CI/CD integration Ability to operate autonomously as the first hire in this function Strong communication and stakeholder collaboration skills
Desirable Experience Background in healthtech or worked on an app Experience within scaling product or start-up environments Exposure to both mobile and web application testing
Working Arrangements Open to hybrid working – flexible on how often you need to be in the office Flexible budget depending on experience
Interview Process
Stage 1: Screening call
Stage 2: Onsite interview
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Information Technology Industries IT System Custom Software Development, Wellness and Fitness Services, and Software Development
