Test Automation Engineer

About the RoleWe are looking for two experienced Senior Test Automation Engineers to join our team in Northampton. The successful candidates will have strong hands-on experience across functional, API and UI testing, together with proven automation expertise using Karate, Playwright and Java.You will play a key role in designing and delivering robust test solutions, troubleshooting complex issues, supporting continuous improvement of our testing approach, and providing guidance to junior members of the team.Experience within the banking and payments domain would be highly desirable.Key ResponsibilitiesPerform hands-on functional, API and UI testing across applications and services.Design, develop and maintain automated test frameworks and test suites.Build and enhance automation solutions using Karate, Playwright and Java.Analyse test failures, application behaviour and technical logs to identify and troubleshoot defects.Develop effective test scenarios and test cases based on business and technical requirements.Contribute to overall test strategy and test design, ensuring appropriate levels of functional and automated coverage.Support and mentor junior QA/test engineers, providing technical guidance and best-practice advice.Create, maintain and enhance GitLab CI/CD pipelines to support automated testing and continuous integration.Collaborate closely with developers, business analysts, product owners and other stakeholders.Communicate testing progress, risks, issues and ..... full job details .....