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City of London / £65000 - £85000 annum

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Salary

SALARY:

£65000 - £85000

Location

LOCATION

City of London

Job Type
JOB TYPE

Permanent

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.

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