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Automation Test Engineer

Version 1 Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

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Posted Feb 20, 2026Apply by Mar 22, 2026

Role & seniority: Software Engineer in Test / Test Analyst (level not explicitly stated)

Stack/tools: Automated QA (Java, JavaScript, Python, or C#); open-source test tools (Cypress, Karate, Playwright, Selenium or similar); cross-browser, API, integration, non-functional, and UI testing; agile environment

Top 3 responsibilities

  • Define and execute test strategies and scripts; monitor and record issues accurately

  • Support Scrum teams to automate tests and guide development

  • Review test environments/processes to improve quality and provide test estimates

Must-have skills

  • Proven automated QA experience across overnight cross-browser, API, integration, and UI testing; manual testing experience as context

  • Proficiency building/maintaining test automation frameworks in one of Java, JavaScript, Python, or C#

  • Experience with open-source tools (Cypress, Karate, Playwright, Selenium or similar); agile delivery

Nice-to-haves

  • Security Clearance eligibility (UK SC) or current clearance; UK residency for 5+ years

  • Familiarity with AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, Red Hat environments (partner ecosystem context)

Location & work type

  • UK & Ireland-based with flexible/remote working; strong emphasis on work-life balance; onboarding and collaboration within an agile/remote-friendly setup

Full Description

Company Description

Version 1 has celebrated over 29 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Our expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly changing Digital-First world we live in. We foster strong partnerships with leading technology giants including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services.

We’re An Award-winning Employer Reflecting How Our Employees Are At The Very Heart Of Version 1 And What We Do

UK & Ireland's premier AWS, Microsoft & Oracle partner 3300+ strong, €350/£300m revenue business 10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UK Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTW

Job Description

You may have been working as a Software Engineer in Test, Test Engineer or Test Analyst who is confident in their ability performing manual test but also enjoy conducting automation testing.

You'll be part of an agile team helping our clients achieve their business transformation goals by identifying requirements, developing solutions and providing ongoing guidance and advice in test.

You May Also Get Involved With

Defining and executing test strategies and scripts Accurate recording and monitoring of issues Providing support to the development of scrum teams to automate tests to guide development Reviewing test environments and processes to facilitate continuous improvement and maintenance of quality standards Providing test estimates

Qualifications

Demonstrated experience of Automated Quality Assurance: Deliver overnight cross-browser, functional, non-functional, API, integration and acceptance tests. Delivered front end cross-browser functional testing, device testing, exploratory, systems integration and user acceptance testing e.g. manual testing. Confident with building and maintaining frameworks in one or more of these languages: Java, JavaScript, Python, or C#.

Have practical experience with open source tools such as: Cypress, Karate, PlayWright, Selenium or similar. Worked in an agile environment. Resident in the UK for five or more years with no more than 30 days per year out of the UK to meet Security Clearance (SC) eligibility or currently hold Security Clearance.

Additional Information

Why Version 1?

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability.

Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company's profits. Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme. Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people’s individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance. Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme. Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies. Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat. Reward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards & ‘Call-Out’ platform. Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes.

And many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more.

Automated Quality AssuranceFunctional TestingNon-functional TestingAPI TestingIntegration TestingAcceptance TestingFront End TestingDevice TestingExploratory TestingUser Acceptance TestingJavaJavaScriptPythonC#CypressSeleniummulti-location

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