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Senior Test Automation Engineer

Kettering, UK
Permanent Full-Time
Hybrid
JobID 19241

The opportunity

Join Our Team as a Senior Test Automation Engineer!

Are you passionate about test automation and eager to work with cutting-edge data and Machine Learning products? We are seeking a Senior Test Automation Engineer to join our dynamic Data business area. This key role involves designing and implementing robust, scalable test automation strategies across a suite of ML-driven data products, helping us ship with confidence and speed.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Design and implement automated tests for data pipelines, APIs, and machine learning products.
  • Integrate test automation into our Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines.
  • Collaborate closely with data engineers, data scientists, and product owners to define quality criteria and acceptance scenarios.
  • Drive test-first thinking and practices within the team (e.g., BDD, TDD).
  • Identify areas for test coverage improvement and ensure automated checks are in place across the SDLC.
  • Mentor team members on best practices in automated testing.
  • Champion quality as a shared team responsibility.
  • Stay updated with the newest procedures and testing tools available.
  • Line management responsibilities for other Test Automation Engineers.

Knowledge, Experience, and Qualifications Required:

  • Proven experience in test automation, preferably in a data-driven or ML environment.
  • Strong proficiency in Python (you'll need to code your own tests).
  • Experience testing data pipelines, APIs, and cloud-native applications.
  • Familiarity with Azure services (e.g., Data Factory, Synapse, Databricks, ML, Functions).
  • Experience using Azure DevOps, pipelines, and storyboards.
  • Knowledge of testing frameworks (e.g., Pytest, NUnit, SpecFlow, Postman).
  • A pragmatic, team-first mindset with a passion for quality and continuous improvement.

Bonus Skills:

  • Other programming and scripting languages (e.g., C#, JavaScript).
  • Experience with ML model testing or validation frameworks.
  • Knowledge of Agile, Scrum, or Kanban practices.
  • Familiarity with infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, Bicep).
  • Understanding of data governance, lineage, and quality standards.

Person Specification:

  • Fast learner, collaborator, data-driven, start-up mentality.

If you are ready to lead the charge in automating our testing practices and ensuring quality is built into everything we do, apply now to join our innovative team!

 

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If you feel you match our requirements and are looking for your next career challenge, or for a confidential discussion on the full details of this role please contact Alka Tarafdar on 07751808563.

 

PRE EMPLOYMENT SCREENING - All of our employees have to pass a Criminal Records Disclosure and Credit Referencing Process in order to work with our lender clients, if you are unsure on this, ask the team and we'll be happy to explain the process.

What’s on offer?

A Rewarding Package

Market-leading salary & generous incentive package

Company Car Offering

Car allowance or company car options from a range of premium brands

Diverse and Consistent Workload

A great variety of work in every postcode

Work From Anywhere

Home-based working with our cutting-edge iPad technology

Tools for Success

We’ll provide you with everything you need and more to support your activities

Flexible Benefits

Private healthcare, pension scheme top ups, retail vouchers, Income Protection and Critical Illness cover

Invest in Your Growth

Keep your professional development on track with paid RICS membership and fully covered CPD requirements

Share Our Success

Become a true partner in our growth with access to SAYE and BAYE share investment plans

Investing in you

Our people are at the core of everything we do. We invest to provide efficiencies, enabling our surveyors to spend more time sharing their expert advice. We make a conscious effort for continuous growth and development of our people.

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    As a digital offering, the HomePlus digital survey costs less than the Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 surveys.

  • How does it differ from the RICS Level 1 Report?

    The RICS Level 1 was formerly known as a condition report. It provides a basic inspection and report into the condition of a property. It is not as indepth as a Level 2 or Level 3.

    Your RICS surveyor will NOT give their professional opinion or advice on issues, repairs or maintenance, as they would for higher level surveys. They will only report on the condition.

    This is a paper-based/pdf report, and is not digitally interactive, unlike a HomePlus survey.

  • How does it differ from the RICS Level 3 Report?

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