QA Automation Engineer

Remote

United kingdom

£ 475 /day

Freelance

08-04-2025

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Job Specifications

QA Automation Engineer – Contract (Outside IR35)
Fully Remote | £425–£475/day | 6 Months
Are you a QA Automation Engineer ready to take full ownership of building a test automation framework from the ground up? We're working with a global risk analytics company headquartered in the UK, known for delivering data-driven insights that help businesses navigate environmental, social, and political risks. They are now looking for a hands-on QA Automation specialist to join their growing team.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead the design and implementation of a scalable test automation framework for their analytics platform – all within a supportive, fast-paced environment.
Tech Stack:
Python – Your primary language for scripting automated tests
Selenium – For robust browser-based testing
CI/CD tools – Experience integrating automated tests into deployment pipelines
Testrails – For managing test cases and test execution
What you'll be doing:
Architect and implement a greenfield test automation framework
Collaborate with developers and product teams to integrate QA best practices into the SDLC
Define and write comprehensive automated test suites
Set up and maintain CI/CD integration for automated testing
Own test reporting and defect tracking processes
Requirements:
Proven experience building automation frameworks from scratch
Strong hands-on experience with Python and Selenium
Solid understanding of modern CI/CD practices
Familiarity with Testrails or similar test case management tools
Ability to work independently in a fully remote setup
Strong communication skills and a proactive mindset
Contract Details:
Location: Fully remote (UK-based candidates preferred)
Length: 6 months
Rate: £425 – £475 per day (Outside IR35)
Start: ASAP
If you're a driven QA Engineer with the vision and technical skill to lead automation efforts from the ground up, we'd love to hear from you. If you are interested, please apply or contact Andy at Cathcart Technology.

About the Company

Cathcart Technology is an independent, agile, specialist technology recruitment company, headquartered in Edinburgh. Like all good start-up stories, we were founded in 2009 by two industry experts who saw a better way of doing things, in what was already a crowded market. Initially from a two-man cupboard in Edinburgh to a 40 strong team in the heart of George Street, it’s been a hell of a journey. Bootstrapped all the way (start-up speak for no outside investment or loans), we’ve succeeded due to our hard work, honesty... Know more