Test Automation Engineer - AI-Driven API & Web Testing

X-on Health Ltd; Melton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health technology firm is seeking an experienced test automation engineer to contribute to their test automation framework. This role focuses on reducing manual testing through robust automation. Responsibilities include working closely with development teams, maintaining test assets, and implementing best practices. Ideal candidates should have extensive knowledge of test automation frameworks and tools, as well as strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Various benefits, including a learning budget and social outings, are offered.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday plus an additional day for your birthday

Cycle to Work Scheme

Winter Flu Jabs

Free On‑Site Parking

Learning and development budget with Professional Qualification Support

Social benefits (paid social events)

Buy Holiday Scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Discount on Health Insurance

Annual Salary Review

Enhanced Company Sick Pay

Monthly pizza in the office (Hybrid employees) / coffee voucher (Remote employees)

Responsibilities

• Work to understand our architecture and products.
• Develop and maintain reusable test assets for functional and non‑functional testing.
• Understand and contribute towards CI/CD automation integration.
• Work closely with product development and platform teams.
• Translate requirements into automated tests.
• Coordinate with teams on release management activities.
• Report on automation framework operations.
• Implement best test practices within the group.
• Share test automation expertise with the broader group.
• Stay updated with new testing tools and strategies.
• Comply with company’s policies and procedures.

Skills

Knowledge of common test automations frameworks

Knowledge of test design patterns

Experience testing APIs and web applications

Programming skills in a well‑supported test automation framework language

Working experience with common test tools (e.g. Playwright, Selenium, JMeter, Postman)

Good understanding of software development methodologies (Agile, DevOps)

Knowledge of software testing methodologies, levels and types

Problem‑solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills

Strong attention to detail

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Working experience of applying AI validation techniques

Understanding of VOIP technology

Experience testing desktop applications (Electron)

Job description

A leading health technology firm is seeking an experienced test automation engineer to contribute to their test automation framework. This role focuses on reducing manual testing through robust automation. Responsibilities include working closely with development teams, maintaining test assets, and implementing best practices. Ideal candidates should have extensive knowledge of test automation frameworks and tools, as well as strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Various benefits, including a learning budget and social outings, are offered.