Test Automation Engineer (Java)- United Kingdom

Job Description

About Persistent:

We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what’s next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.

Our disruptor’s mindset, commitment to client success, and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum. Persistent has been recognized across top industry platforms for innovation, leadership, and inclusion. We have delivered 21 sequential quarters of growth with $389.7M in Q1 FY26 revenue, up 3.9% Q-o-Q and 18.8% Y-o-Y growth. Our 25,000+ global team members, located in 18 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We have been named the fastest-growing Indian IT services brand in the “Brand Finance India 100” 2025 report. We were also cited as a Leader in the ISG Provider Lens™ 2025 for Digital Engineering Services 2025 and the Everest Group Talent Readiness for Next-generation Application Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2025.

We are fast growing company (with $1 billion dollars in revenue). Plan to grow at Krakow, Poland. If you’re interested in working on bleeding Data and AI technologies, join us. - https://www.persistent.com/

About Position and details:

Role: Test Automation Engineer (Java)

Location: Northampton

Mode: Hybrid

Experience: 10 to 15 years

Job Type: Permanent role

Job Description: Test Automation Engineer (Java)

Purpose of the Role

The Test Automation Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust automated test solutions to ensure the quality, performance, and reliability of complex banking applications. The role supports digital transformation by embedding quality early in the SDLC through test automation, API & UI validation, TDD practices, and scaled agile delivery models. The position plays a critical role in reducing risk, improving release confidence, and enabling continuous delivery across enterprise platforms.

Basic / Essential Qualifications

10+ years of experience in software testing and test automation

Extensive experience in banking or regulated enterprise environments

Strong understanding of automation frameworks and test design patterns

Experience working with cross‑functional teams and distributed delivery models

Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities

Design, implement, and maintain automated test frameworks for UI and API services

Develop and execute automated test scripts using Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, and Cucumber

Perform comprehensive API testing (REST services) including functional, contract, and regression testing

Embed Test‑Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior‑Driven Development (BDD) practices within teams

Collaborate with developers, product owners, and architects to validate requirements and acceptance criteria

Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing

Identify, log, track, and manage defects using JIRA, ensuring adherence to defect management processes

Participate actively in scaled agile ceremonies (PI planning, sprint planning, retrospectives)

Ensure compliance with quality, security, and regulatory standards

Mentor junior automation engineers and contribute to automation best practices

Drive test strategy, test coverage improvement, and quality metrics reporting

Key Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

Strong expertise in API & UI test automation

Hands‑on experience with: Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, Cucumber (BDD)

Strong understanding of TDD principles and automation-first mindset

Experience validating REST APIs, JSON payloads, and HTTP protocols.

Knowledge of CI/CD tools and automated test execution pipelines

Agile & Process Skills

Proven experience working in Scaled Agile frameworks (SAFe / enterprise agile)

Proficient in JIRA and end‑to‑end defect lifecycle management

Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, and quality gates

Experience Required

10+ years of experience in software testing with a strong focus on automation

Minimum 5+ years hands‑on experience with API & UI automation

Proven experience using Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, and Cucumber

Strong exposure to TDD and BDD‑driven delivery

Solid experience working in scaled agile environments

Enterprise‑level experience with JIRA defect tracking and reporting.

Benefits:

Competitive salary and benefits package

Culture focused on talent development with quarterly promotion cycles and company-sponsored higher education and certifications.

Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies.

Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards

Annual health check-ups

Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Let’s unleash your full potential at Persistent - persistent.com/careers.

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Automation,Performance,UI

Skills Required

London

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Automation,Performance,UI,Other,Defect Life Cycle,API

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