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Q1 Technologies, Inc.

Quality Assurance Automation Engineer

On site

Basildon, United kingdom

Mid level

Freelance

28-01-2026

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Skills

Time Management Python Java JavaScript Jira Xcode GitHub Version Control Jenkins Test Selenium Test Automation Problem-solving Regression Programming AWS Software Development api testing Confluence Postman Agile Manual Testing Automation Testing Android Grafana

Job Specifications

Job role-Quality Automation Engineer

Location- Basildon, UK (Onsite)

Type- Contract

Job Overview

We are looking for a curious, details-oriented Automation Engineer who is skilled in API Automation, Web automation and Manual testing. You will join the team and help expand our testing regimen, ensuring that every corner of the application is covered with the most thorough test runs known to man, woman or beast, while simultaneously maintaining the responsiveness.

We use tools like Cypress, Pytest, Selenium, Appium, Xcode, Android Studio, TestFlight, Kibana, Rundeck, Jira, Xray, Jenkins. We believe in evaluating better technologies in order to continuously improve our testing efficiency and coverage. While we value expertise with the tools above, we know that smart QEs are great learners as well.

Quality Engineering is an integral part of the product development team and closely involved in every step along the way - from ideation of the project, during implementation, and to the final deployment. Assuring the quality of our product is a heavy responsibility. Our development team builds in rapid iterations and our QE team needs to respond to that.

As a Quality Automation Engineer, you will be working in a cross functional team of designers, developers, product and project managers to build the automated test cycles for the world class banking products focused on the next generation workers.

Reports To

Quality Engineering Manager / Tech Lead

Responsibilities and Duties

Perform Manual and API testing for the new development.

Create and maintain E2E test automation scripts and perform continuous testing using Jenkins and SauceLabs by keeping a high automation ration.

Responsible for in-sprint API and Web automation testing of the scheduled releases and maintaining the regression suite

Creation of test plans, test automation strategies, test cycles and test cases. Assess the reports generated after automated scripts execution and identify bugs

Write APIs automated tests and DB validations using Python in the pytest framework.

Responsible for managing the Jira board from opening to completion of tasks and target to meet the deadline of the project

Qualifications and Skills

6+ years of experience with automating tests for Web(Cypress, Selenium with Java) and APIs.

Experience working with Postman and API automation testing

Strong grasp of testing methodologies for all types of testing - Functional, Regression, Sanity, Smoke, White box, and Black box testing

Experience with Atlassian products like Jira, Xray and Confluence

Experience in one or more programming languages like Java, Python, and Javascript.

Experience in working closely with the Software Development and Product Team in an agile environment.

Good understanding of source code management and version control systems like GitHub, SourceTree.

Familiar with reporting bugs on Jira and defect lifecycle management.

Time management skills, ability to meet deadlines, and function in a fast paced and flexible environment

Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential

Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial

Details oriented with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to deal with situations where information is difficult to obtain, complex or ambiguous.

Experience in handling multiple projects at the same time and meeting deadlines.

Experience and knowledge in the Fintech industry is an asset.

Nice to have

Mobile automation with Appium is a plus.

Knowledge of Grafana, Kibana, Rundeck, AWS.

Experience with SauceLabs is an asset.

About the Company

Q1 is a professional organization that delivers quality products and services. Q1 specializes in Software Development, Business Consulting and Technology Integration. We provide end-to-end integrated solutions that include professional services, functional and technical support and ongoing maintenance using our on-site, off-site and off-shore resources. We offer a comprehensive range of managed services for enterprise business and technology solutions with a team of highly experienced professionals. Q1 is also a Value Added... Know more