Job ID:42413
Location:[[location_obj]] 
Position Category:Information Technology
Position Type:Contractor Fixed Term

IR35 Status:Inside IR35 

Job Specification: Senior Automation Engineer (Contractor)

• Location: Remote (with occasional on-site in [Birmingham])
• Contract Type: Contract (6 months, with probable extension to 12 months)
• Day Rate: Competitive, based on experience

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Automation Engineer with deep expertise in Cypress and a strong background in DevOps practices. This is a hands-on role where you will lead the design and implementation of robust automation frameworks, drive quality across the development lifecycle, and mentor junior engineers to elevate the team's capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks using Cypress.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and contribute to DevOps workflows.
• Collaborate closely with developers, QA, and DevOps teams to ensure high-quality software delivery.
• Lead test strategy discussions and champion best practices in test automation.
• Act as a mentor and technical leader, supporting the growth and development of junior team members.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex automation issues efficiently.
• Contribute to documentation and knowledge sharing across the team.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience as a Senior Automation Engineer or similar role.
• Expert-level proficiency with Cypress for end-to-end testing.
• Strong understanding of JavaScript/TypeScript and modern web technologies.
• Solid experience with CI/CD tools , (Azure DevOps).
• Familiarity with containerization and cloud environments (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, Azure).
• Experience mentoring or leading other engineers in a collaborative environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Desirable:

• Experience with testing mobile devices (Appium, Selenium, etc).
• Knowledge of performance and security testing.
• ISTQB or similar certification.

Why Join Us?

• Work from home.
• Work on cutting-edge projects in a dynamic and supportive team.
• Opportunity to shape testing strategy and mentor a growing team.
• Competitive day rate and potential for contract extension.

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