Test automation engineer (technical/r&d department) Work, Jobs in Horsforth, Wyk (with Salaries)

Test Automation Engineer (Technical/R&D Department)
Protec Fire Detection —Nelson
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Azure
QA Engineer (Automation and Manual) based in the UK
UMA —Halifax
- £40,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's degree
- APIs
- Annual leave
- Work from home
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5d
Development Test Engineer
Northern Trains —Leeds
- £43,850 a year
- Hybrid work
- SQL
- No degree
- APIs
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Test Automation Lead
Yorkshire Water —Bradford
- £50,622 - £63,277 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Java
- Scripting
- APIs
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
Senior Embedded Engineer
ecobee Technologies ULC —Leeds
- £110,900 - £144,200 a year
- C++
- Travel
- Linux
- Annual leave
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Principal Test Engineer
Vanquis —Bradford
- Full-time
- Azure
- DevOps
- SQL
- Annual leave
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2d
Software Development Engineer
Yorkshire Building Society —Bradford
- Up to £55,000 a year
- Call to connect
- Hybrid work
- Oracle
- Java
- SQL
8d
Validation Engineer
BLAIZE —Leeds
- £55,000 - £65,000 a year
- Python
13h
AI Software Engineer
BGBx —Leeds
- £65,000 - £75,000 a year
- Remote
- Azure
- Master's degree
- JavaScript
- Annual leave
- Life insurance
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Product Engineer
BAE Systems —Leeds
- £35,000 a year
- Computer networking
- Linux
Software Engineer
Certinia UK Limited —Harrogate
- Hybrid work
- Computer Science
- Salesforce
- Communication skills
Quick apply
11d
Digital Full Stack Engineer
Leeds Building Society —Leeds
- £62,500 a year
- Azure
- APIs
- Financial services
- Flexible schedule
Senior QAT Analyst
Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency —Leeds
- Azure
- Presentation skills
- Travel
4d
Associate Software Engineer
Certinia UK Limited —Harrogate
- Hybrid work
- Computer Science
- Salesforce
- Communication skills
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11d
Technology - ML Ops Engineer
Pharmacy2U —Leeds
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- DevOps
- Master's degree
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Senior Automation Tester
Answer Digital —Leeds
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- Java
- AWS
- Annual leave
2d
Platform Engineer (Developer Experience), RTGS Technology
Bank of England —Leeds
- £49,360 - £61,650 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- AWS
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
11d
Software Engineer 2
Maples Group - Legal Services —Leeds
- Azure
- SQL
- Bachelor's degree
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
10d
Digital Senior Full Stack Engineer
Leeds Building Society —Leeds
- £77,500 a year
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- Mentoring
- Software development
- Flexible schedule
Senior QAT Analyst - £42,410-£47,916 p.a. + benefits
Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency —Leeds
- £42,410 - £47,916 a year
- Full-time
- Azure
- Presentation skills
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Sick pay
5d

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Test Automation Engineer (Technical/R&D Department)

Protec Fire Detection -
Nelson

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Job details

Full-time

Qualifications

Microsoft Word
LabView
TCP
Microsoft Excel
Azure
Microsoft Outlook
Schematics
Engineering
C#
Test automation
Git
Microsoft Office
Docker
Product development
JavaScript
System testing
Scripting
GitHub
APIs
Software testing
TCP/IP
Jenkins
Communication skills
Python

Full job description

As a Test Automation Engineer, you’ll play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining automated test solutions that help us efficiently deliver high-quality, safety-critical products. You’ll work closely with firmware, software, and cloud developers to ensure our systems are thoroughly validated across all layers — from embedded firmware to user interfaces and APIs.

Person Specification Typical Responsibilities

Closing Date:TBC
Job Location:Nelson, Head Office

Contract Type

Full time
Salary

Dependent on previous experience
Hours

40 hours per week

Typical Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts.
Develop and execute test cases covering functional, regression, and system-level testing.
Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps).
Analyse test results, identify defects, and support root-cause investigations.
Collaborate across R&D teams to improve software quality and test coverage.
Contribute to test strategy discussions, documentation, and continuous improvement.
Assist in building and maintaining test environments, virtual devices, and simulators.

Person Specification

Candidates shall be able to demonstrate the necessary qualifications, experience, skills, and traits to meet the requirements set below. Requirements for the role shall be evidenced on the application form and in the interview process. Please use the following as guidance when completing the further information section of your application form.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Essential / Desirable

To be identified by

Degree level or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline (e.g. electronics, software) .

Desirable

Application

Experience

Experience

Essential / Desirable

To be identified by

Hands-on experience developing and maintaining automated test scripts and frameworks (Python, C#, or JavaScript preferred).

Essential

Interview / Application

Strong understanding of software testing principles including functional, regression, integration, and system testing.

Essential

Interview / Application

Practical experience connecting test automation frameworks to physical hardware, such as I/O modules, relays, or simulated field devices.

Essential

Interview / Application

Familiarity with serial communications protocols (RS-232, RS-485, Modbus, CAN, TCP/IP).

Essential

Interview / Application

Experience building test systems that combine hardware inputs/outputs with automated verification of software behaviour.

Essential

Interview / Application

Experience using version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows.

Essential

Interview / Application

Working knowledge of API testing, scripting, and continuous integration tools (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins).

Essential

Interview / Application

Strong problem-solving ability with a methodical and analytical approach.

Essential

Interview / Application

Experience with National Instruments LabVIEW, TestStand, or similar test automation environments.

Desirable

Interview / Application

Understanding of signal conditioning, measurement accuracy, and calibration principles.

Desirable

Interview / Application

Knowledge of electronic circuits and the ability to interpret wiring diagrams or system schematics.

Desirable

Interview / Application

Experience integrating sensors, relays, actuators, or PLCs within automated test systems.

Desirable

Interview / Application

Exposure to embedded firmware testing or real-time operating systems (RTOS).

Desirable

Interview / Application

Familiarity with Docker or virtual test environments for scalable automation.

Desirable

Interview / Application

Skills / Abilities

Skills / Abilities

Essential / Desirable

To be identified by

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Essential

Interview / Application

Competent using Microsoft Office packages including Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.

Essential

Interview / Application

The ability to manage and maintain accurate records, detailed within technical documents.

Essential

Interview

Ability to communicate effectively with staff at varying levels throughout a company.

Essential

Interview

Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team and under own initiative.

Essential

Interview

Comfortable chairing discussions and capturing actionable minutes within an engineering team.

Essential

Interview

Understanding of regulation standards and legal obligations relating to product development.

Essential

Interview

Other

Other

Essential / Desirable

To be identified by

Commitment to confidentiality and data protection.

Essential

Interview

Enthusiasm, innovation, and willingness to learn.

Essential

Interview / Application

Task ownership, and drive to hit deadlines.

Essential

Interview / Application

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