Automation Test Engineer

Automation Test Engineer (12-Month FTC) – Hybrid (Leeds) Location: Hybrid – 1 day per week in Leeds or Manchester office Type: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract (FTC) – with potential to extend Clearance Requirement: BPSS eligibility is essential About the Role As a Test Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the quality, performance, and security of software systems through modern, automated testing approaches. You'll be part of a collaborative, cross-functional team, supporting shift-left principles and contributing to robust CI/CD pipelines across a secure and agile delivery environment. You’ll also bring experience testing within cloud-based environments , ideally with hands-on exposure to Microsoft Azure , enabling you to work effectively in modern DevOps and cloud-native ecosystems. Key Responsibilities Design, implement and maintain automated test frameworks across frontend, backend, and API layers Collaborate with developers and DevOps engineers to ensure early and continuous testing within CI/CD pipelines Conduct a range of testing types, including functional , performance , security , and accessibility testing Analyse test results, identify root causes, and provide clear feedback to teams for resolution Ensure test environments are maintained and reflective of production settings Advocate for and implement shift-left and test-first practices Collaborate with developers working in Java and JavaScript to ensure test coverage and code quality Contribute to defining and evolving quality assurance standards and practices across the team Ensure testing processes meet compliance and governance standards relevant to public sector environments Essential Skills & Experience BPSS clearance eligibility is essential – applicants must be eligible (we cannot sponsor) Proven experience as a Test Engineer or QA in agile delivery environments Strong automation testing experience (not just manual testing) Experience working with development teams using Java or JavaScript Familiarity with integrating test automation into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins, GitHub Actions) Experience with non-functional testing , including: Performance testing (e.g., JMeter, Gatling), Security testing (e.g., OWASP ZAP, Checkmarx), Accessibility testing (e.g., Axe, WAVE, Pa11y) Understanding of shift-left testing practices and modern DevOps/Agile methodologies Experience testing in cloud-based environments , ideally Azure Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across teams Why Join Us? Be part of a fast-growing consultancy where innovation and personal development are key priorities Private Medical Insurance (Aviva) Company Pension Plan (Nest) 25 days annual leave + UK bank holidays Access to Perkbox – global employee rewards and wellness platform Generous employee referral scheme Collaborative, inclusive work environment that encourages experimentation and bold ideas Choose your preferred device – Mac or PC Diversity & Inclusion at Amber Labs At Amber Labs, we believe diversity drives innovation and creativity. We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels welcomed and valued. We: Embrace a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives Actively promote equality and inclusion across all levels of the company Create a respectful workplace free from discrimination, bullying, and harassment Important Information We are unable to consider candidates who require sponsorship or hold a visa of any type BPSS clearance eligibility is required prior to starting the role What Happens Next? Once your application is reviewed, our Talent Acquisition team will contact you to outline the next steps. The selection process typically includes two interview stages , with a potential third involving our company Partners if required.