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Test Automation Engineer

EPAMUK, Belfast
Work model
Office
Experience
5+ years
Employment
Not specified
Compensation
Not disclosed
Technology signal
10 tags

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TypeScriptJavaPythonBackendDevOpsDockerFrontendCI/CDAutomationPlaywright

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Role description

We are looking for a Test Automation Engineer to join our team and drive the design and execution of automated testing strategies across frontend and backend systems. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and thrives in a collaborative, agile environment, bringing strong expertise across multiple technologies and automation best practices.

Please note that working from the office 3 days per week is required.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for frontend and backend systems
  • Use Playwright for frontend automation and Java/TypeScript for backend testing
  • Integrate automated tests into CI pipelines using GitLab
  • Support containerized testing environments using Docker
  • Collaborate with developers and QA teams to identify test coverage gaps and improve test reliability
  • Contribute to performance testing efforts and help optimize system responsiveness
  • Participate in sprint planning and provide input on test strategy and coverage

Requirements

  • Proven experience in automated testing across frontend and backend systems
  • Proficiency in Java or TypeScript
  • Experience with Playwright or similar frontend testing tools
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, especially GitLab
  • Working knowledge of Docker for test environment setup
  • Capability to build reliable, maintainable test suites and integrate them into development workflows
  • English proficiency at B2 level or higher

Nice to have

  • Experience with Python for scripting or test automation
  • Exposure to performance testing tools and methodologies
  • Understanding of agile delivery and DevOps practices