QA Automation Tester

Hiring: QA Automation Tester
Location: Canary Wharf, UK (Hybrid – 3 days onsite per week)
Employment Type: Contract
Domain: Banking or Finance

We are looking for an experienced QA Automation Tester with strong expertise in both manual and automated testing across complex enterprise applications. This role requires a quality-focused professional who can drive automation initiatives while ensuring high standards of testing and delivery.

Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and test suites
Perform end-to-end manual and automated testing across enterprise systems
Create and execute: Functional tests, Regression tests, API tests, Integration tests
Integrate automation suites into CI/CD pipelines
Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and product teams to improve quality practices
Identify, track, and manage defects throughout the testing lifecycle
Promote automation best practices and test optimization strategies
Support Agile delivery teams with quality assurance activities

Required Skills & Experience
Proven experience in manual and automation testing within complex enterprise environments
Strong programming skills in: Java or Python
Hands-on experience with: Selenium, RestAssured, TestNG, Maven
Experience integrating automation into: Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD