Automation Test Engineer

Amber Labs Consultancy is seeking an Automation Test Engineer to support a major public sector client on a 12-month fixed term contract. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary, agile delivery team and have strong experience in automation testing, modern frameworks, and tools.

Requirements

• Strong experience in automation testing, with hands-on use of modern frameworks and tools.
• Experience designing, implementing, and executing automated tests across APIs, UI, and integration layers.
• A solid understanding of shift-left testing principles, including CI/CD pipelines and embedding quality early in the development lifecycle.
• Awareness of non-functional testing, including Performance, Security, Accessibility.
• Ability to contribute to shared engineering standards, including test strategy, tool selection, and best practices.
• Strong communication skills, with experience collaborating in agile, multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience with version control, code reviews, and collaborative engineering practices.

Benefits

• Paid Holidays
• Flexible working
• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Collaborative and inclusive company culture