Automation Test Engineer

TL;DR

Automation Test Engineer: Extending and optimizing an existing automation framework for an asset management platform with an accent on React-based UI, GraphQL/REST APIs, and financial data processing systems. Focus on implementing maintainable and scalable test automation, monitoring test coverage, and reducing flakiness in automated pipelines.

Location: London / Hybrid (1 day in per month)

Salary: £60,000 per annum

Company

hirify.global is a leading asset management platform.

What you will do

• Extend and enhance an existing automation framework using SpecFlow, C#, Playwright, and SQL.
• Develop robust automated test suites for React-based UI and GraphQL/REST APIs.
• Conduct manual and exploratory testing to validate business logic, financial calculations, and data workflows.
• Implement maintainable, scalable test automation aligned with CI/CD pipelines.
• Monitor test coverage, optimise execution times, and reduce flakiness in automated pipelines.
• Collaborate with development teams, product managers, and QA colleagues to ensure high-quality releases.
• Mentor junior QA team members and share automation best practices.

Requirements

• 5+ years' experience in test automation with frameworks like SpecFlow and Playwright.
• Strong C#/.NET programming skills.
• Experience testing GraphQL and REST APIs and building automated test suites.
• Solid SQL skills for data validation and workflow testing.
• Proficient in manual and exploratory testing methodologies.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipeline integration and automated test execution.
• Excellent communication skills and experience documenting test strategies and defects.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of Azure DevOps, Azure Test Plans, and API documentation tools.
• Experience in financial services, asset management platforms, or regulatory compliance testing.
• Understanding of performance testing for high-volume data systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Challenging, high-impact role with professional growth opportunities.
• Flexible working with 1 day in office per month.