Quality Assurance Automation Engineer

Quality Assurance Automation Engineer BDS are currently recruiting for a Quality Assurance Automation Engineer to work as part of a team with a well-known Housing Association from their Kings Cross office. Main duties include but are not limited too; * Developing and maintaining test strategies and plans for new solutions, changes, and upgrades. * Overseeing the testing activities of third-party suppliers * Coordinating and supporting testing, including user acceptance testing and implementation rehearsals. * Reviewing and approving supplier test documentation, scripts, and results. * Defining quality criteria for releases and ensuring they are met before deployment. * Identifying opportunities for automation and efficiency in testing, ensuring partners apply best practice. * Producing clear reports and recommendations on test outcomes, risks, and readiness for go-live. The ideal candidate will have; * Proven experience in QA and testing, including oversight of third-party suppliers. * Experience designing and delivering test strategies and plans. * Strong understanding of testing methods (functional, integration, regression, UAT, performance). * Knowledge of automation concepts and tools, with experience applying them in projects or supplier contexts. (Postman, Selenium, Cypress, RSAT) * Excellent organisational skills, able to manage multiple testing activities simultaneously. * Strong communication skills, able to present test outcomes and risks clearly. * Experience with SaaS or package-based applications. * Experience and knowledge of writing automated test using C#, python * Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365, NEC Housing, or similar enterprise platforms. * Familiarity with Azure DevOps or other test management tools Hours- Monday- Friday 9am- 5pm Hybrid working- 2 days in the office, Tuesdays and Thursdays and 3 days from home Pay Rate- £27.62ph PAYE- £36.26ph UMBRELLA (Inside IR35) This is a initially a 6 month contract to start ASAP but could extend Apply now for immediate consideration