QA Engineer

QA Engineer

London (Hybrid, 2 days in office) | £65,000 - £85,000 + Benefits

If you're a QA Engineer who is passionate about automation, AI-driven development, and building scalable testing frameworks from the ground up, this is an opportunity to have a genuine impact. You'll join a growing technology team where quality engineering is seen as a key contributor to product success, with the freedom to shape automation strategy and reduce manual testing across a modern digital platform.

The Company

This innovative technology business develops a sophisticated platform that helps users gain greater visibility and insight into complex financial information. They operate in a product-led environment with cross-functional engineering squads focused on delivering high-quality digital experiences.

The business combines modern engineering practices, data-driven decision making, and a strong commitment to innovation. With significant investment in product development, they are continuing to scale their technology function and strengthen their quality engineering capability.

The Role

You will join a collaborative squad of engineers, product specialists, and quality professionals, taking ownership of automation testing and quality assurance across a modern web platform.

Responsibilities include

Designing and building automated testing frameworks from the ground up

Developing automated UI and API test suites to improve product quality

Testing frontend applications, backend services, and data flows

Supporting regression testing for platform enhancements and integrations

Creating scalable automation solutions that minimise manual testing

Driving AI adoption within the testing lifecycle to increase efficiency

Collaborating with developers and product teams to improve testability and quality standards

Contributing to continuous improvement across QA processes and automation architecture

Participating in Agile ceremonies, planning sessions, and technical discussions

Supporting quality across a modern microservices-based environment

Your Skills & Experience

Strong commercial experience with Java or Kotlin

Proven background in QA automation engineering

Experience with API testing using tools such as Rest Assured, Postman, Swagger or similar

Hands-on UI test automation experience using Selenium, Playwright, Selenide, or comparable technologies

Understanding of JSON, XML, HTTP protocols, and web application architecture

Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and modern software delivery practices

Strong knowledge of test frameworks such as JUnit or TestNG

Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, and Agile delivery environments

Ability to work across frontend and backend testing activities

Experience using AI tools within engineering workflows, including Claude and N8N

A mindset focused on automation, efficiency, and continuous improvement

Knowledge of SQL and data validation techniques is advantageous

Exposure to performance testing or microservices environments would be beneficial

What They Offer

Electric car scheme, cycle to work scheme, nursery scheme, and gym benefits

Professional development support, study assistance, and dedicated learning time

Home working equipment provided where required

Mental health and wellbeing support

Regular team and seasonal social events

Dog-friendly office environment

Clear opportunities to influence automation strategy and grow your technical leadership skills

How to Apply

To find out more about this QA Engineer opportunity, please apply with your CV and a member of the Harnham team will be in touch to discuss the role in greater detail.