Automation Tester

Test Engineer

Cardiff (hybrid)

£39,221

Benefits: 28.9% Pension & 31 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, and 2 Privilege days

Must be eligible for SC Clearance

Test Design & Delivery

• Analyse requirements and work with analysts and developers to define effective test scenarios.
• Design and execute manual, automated and exploratory tests aligned to business and technical goals.
• Log, track and retest defects through to resolution.
• Perform regression, integration and non-functional testing (e.g. performance, security, accessibility, compatibility).
• Ensure consistent service quality across devices, browsers and operating systems.
• Apply risk-based testing to prioritise coverage and maximise value.
• Maintain clear test documentation and support UAT and release readiness activities.

Automation & CI/CD

• Develop and maintain automated tests using tools such as Playwright, Cypress or Selenium.
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines (e.g. Azure DevOps, Jenkins) for early feedback.
• Use Git-based version control and support BDD/TDD practices where appropriate.
• Continuously improve automation frameworks and testing processes to increase efficiency and reliability.

Collaboration & Quality Assurance

• Provide regular test status updates, highlighting progress, risks and defects.
• Work closely with developers, analysts and stakeholders to ensure shared understanding of requirements and quality expectations.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and support iterative delivery.
• Collaborate with third-party suppliers to align testing approaches and uphold quality standards.
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of test strategy and ways of working.

Benefits:

• 31 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, and 2 Privilege days
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Generous employer contribution of 28.97%
• Time off for wellbeing activities
• Green car scheme
• Cycle2Work and season travel tickets
• Access to subsidised sports groups

Think this one's for you

If you think this Test Engineer opportunity is for you then please apply online.

Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs.

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.