Career Opportunities: Test Automation Engineer (18671)

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Summary

Reporting Line: Test Automation Lead
Contract type: Permanent
Grade: 3B
Location: London/Chesterfield/Hybrid

What to expect

The Test Automation Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, maintaining and reporting automated test frameworks to ensure stability of our application and systems. The ideal candidate should have experience in understanding the complexities of test automation and able to independently establish a comprehensive test automation framework. The role is essential in supporting the Automation Test Lead in delivering high quality automation capabilities that are reliable, scalable, and maintainable.

The engineer would be expected to work closely with the cross functional development and devops teams with a strong advocacy for quality and contribute largely to the test automation practice and implementation of automation frameworks.

What we can do for you

Our business is changing and we understand that attracting the right talent is pivotal in driving the positive change needed, to help us achieve our ambitious goals. Beyond a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 2 years), plus bank holidays
• Up to 10% on target bonus opportunity
• Generous pension scheme with minimum 10% employer contribution
• Access to 24/7 digital GP services and our Employee Assistance Programme
• 6 x Life assurance and income protection after 12 months service
• Over 400 online courses, mentoring, apprenticeships, and development programmes
• Access to our benefits platform for exclusive discounts & savings

Click here for a detailed overview of our benefits

What you’ll need to succeed

To be successful in this role you will bring

• Previous experience working as an Automation Tester/Engineer
• Experience working with Oracle Database.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of CI/CD tool chain development
• Experience in Script development and debugging 
• Playwright
• CI/CD Tools (e.g, Github Actions, Jenkins, Teamcity)
• Java (desirable)
• JavaScript/TypeScript (desirable)

About us

At Post Office Ltd, we’re proud to be at the heart of communities across the UK, upheld by the dedication and service of our postmasters. We offer essential services that people rely on every day, from parcels and banking to identity and government services. While we continue to evolve with digital innovation, our commitment to personal, face-to-face service remains core to who we are. 

Our journey is one of reflection, growth, and meaningful change. We’re looking for people who think differently. Those with resilience, purpose, and a deep sense of responsibility to our postmasters, partners and the communities they serve. If you're driven by the chance to make a real impact and help shape a future, built on progress and integrity, we’d love to hear from you. For more details visit careers@postoffice.co.uk

Application Guidance

Our commitment to embracing diversity extends beyond just words. While we’ve outlined key skills above, we recognise that great candidates come from a variety of backgrounds. We value diverse perspectives and are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we recognise the value people with disabilities can bring to our business. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process or would like further details on the job description, please contact talentacquisition@postoffice.co.uk

We’re thrilled by your interest in this opportunity and truly value every application we receive. Please note the advert may close early if we receive a high volume of applications. Unfortunately, we’re unable to provide individual feedback on all submissions.

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