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QA Engineer - Java, Automation

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QA Engineer - Java, Automation in UK

  • Genomics England
  • Full time
  • Email
  • London

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, maintain, and execute Java-based automated test frameworks and suites using Selenium and RestAssured.
  • Create and execute automated UI, API, integration, regression, and end-to-end tests, alongside manual testing where required.
  • Review requirements and acceptance criteria, create Gherkin test cases, and maintain traceability across test evidence, defects, and execution results.
  • Collaborate with software engineers and cross-functional stakeholders to improve automated coverage and embed shift-left quality practices.
  • Execute and maintain automated tests within CI/CD pipelines and support test automation delivery processes.
  • Investigate, triage, and track defects through resolution while supporting root cause analysis.
  • Prepare and manage test data and validate data across multiple systems and databases.
  • Maintain test plans, test cases, scripts, reports, documentation, and quality evidence.
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies, backlog refinement, solution discussions, peer reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Support non-functional testing, including performance and security validation, when required.

Requirements

  • Strong commercial experience as a QA Engineer with hands-on Java test automation experience.
  • Experience designing and maintaining automation frameworks using Java, Selenium, and RestAssured for UI and API testing.
  • Knowledge of software testing principles, the SDLC, Agile development, and quality engineering practices.
  • Experience with functional, regression, integration, API, and end-to-end testing.
  • Experience with test design, requirements analysis, test planning, execution, defect management, and traceability.
  • Experience creating Gherkin test cases using Given/When/Then structure.
  • Experience producing test plans, cases, scripts, reports, documentation, and evidence.
  • Experience working in Agile squads with Product Managers, Software Engineers, SMEs, and QA colleagues.
  • Experience using Jira, Confluence, Git, CI/CD pipelines, and software quality management tools.
  • Good SQL skills and experience extracting and validating data from databases.
  • ISTQB Foundation Certification or an equivalent software testing qualification.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Desirable experience includes regulated healthcare or life sciences environments, AWS, cloud-native distributed systems, Playwright, Cypress, PACT, Python automation, WireMock, BrowserStack, Jira Xray, Axe Core, OWASP ZAP, accessibility testing, FHIR, performance testing, and security testing.

Benefits

  • 12-month fixed-term contract.
  • Blended working from Cambridge, Leeds, or London, with most employees expected to attend an office at least twice per month according to team requirements.
  • 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, long-service leave, and the option to apply for up to 30 days of remote working abroad annually with approval.
  • Flexible working and enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave benefits.
  • Defined contribution pension with employer double-matching up to 10%.
  • Life assurance, electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, and Give As You Earn scheme.
  • Individual learning budgets, training and certification support, and reimbursement for one annual professional subscription with approval.
  • Employee recognition and referral schemes.
  • Subsidised gym membership, Headspace account, Employee Assistance Programme, eye tests, and flu jabs.
  • Successful candidates are subject to a Standard DBS check.

Genomics England

Genomics England is a leading organization dedicated to harnessing the power of genomic science to improve health outcomes. By integrating cutting‑edge sequencing technologies with advanced data analytics, we enable personalized medicine and accelerate medical research worldwide. Our collaborativ...

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