**Role & seniority: ** Automation Engineer (test automation); likely mid-level (hands-on).

**Location & work type: ** Manchester, UK; 12-month fixed-term contract.

**Stack/tools: ** UI: Selenium, Cypress, Playwright. API: Rest Assured (or equivalent). API tooling: Postman or Bruno. CI/CD integration; AI testing (and potentially AI agents).

**Top 3 responsibilities: **

Design, develop, and maintain automated test suites for web UI and APIs.
Implement UI automation (Selenium/Cypress/Playwright) and API automation (Rest Assured/equivalent; Postman/Bruno).
Integrate tests into delivery pipelines (CI/CD) and analyze results to support defect resolution.

**Must-have skills: **

Strong test automation experience.
Hands-on proficiency with Selenium or Cypress or Playwright.
API automation experience with Rest Assured (or equivalent).
Experience using Postman or Bruno.
Understanding of modern software delivery and automated testing practices.

**Nice-to-haves: **

AI testing experience.
Exposure to AI agent testing approaches.
Contributing to improved test coverage/quality with engineering & delivery teams.

Full Description

Wipro’s dynamic approach to people, process and technology has established us as an industry leader. We provide professional services that help enterprises accelerate transformation, modernise processes and unlock greater value from their technology and data. We are looking for an Automation Engineer to design and deliver robust test automation across user interfaces and APIs. You will bring strong hands-on experience with modern automation frameworks and contribute to reliable, efficient quality engineering practices.

Location: Manchester, UK

Basis: 12-month fixed term contract

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop and maintain automated test suites for web applications.
Build UI automation using Selenium, Cypress or Playwright.
Develop API automation using Rest Assured or an equivalent framework.
Use Postman or Bruno to validate and automate API testing.
Integrate automated tests into delivery pipelines.
Analyse test results, identify defects and support effective resolution.
Contribute to AI testing approaches and, where applicable, testing of AI agent solutions.
Collaborate with engineering and delivery teams to improve test coverage and quality.

What We’re Looking For

Strong test automation experience.
Hands-on expertise with Selenium, Cypress or Playwright.
API automation experience using Rest Assured or an equivalent tool.
Experience with Postman or Bruno.
Understanding of modern software delivery and automated testing practices.
AI testing experience is highly desirable.
Exposure to AI agents would be advantageous.

At Wipro, we don’t just look at your CV. We are also focused on who you are and your potential. We understand that everyone has a life outside work, so we are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak with our Talent Acquisition team, who will be happy to help.

Your Benefits With Wipro, you will receive a competitive salary, a generous benefits package, and access to training and development opportunities designed to help you grow your skills and career.

Equal Opportunities Wipro is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable law, with a commitment to providing an inclusive and respectful recruitment experience.

Why Wait? Apply now to build an exciting career and become part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team. We look forward to hearing from you. If your application is successful, you will be asked to complete a Background Verification check.