Qa Automation Engineer

TL;DR

QA Automation Engineer: Defining and implementing a comprehensive testing strategy with an accent on automation of the lifecycle. Focus on creating robust test automation frameworks and integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to ensure seamless and reliable software delivery.

Location: Hybrid, minimum of three days per week in the office.

Company

hirify.global is a leading media business in the UK and Ireland with newsbrands including The Times, The Sunday Times, The Sun, The Sun on Sunday and The TLS, and national broadcast brands including talkSPORT, Times Radio and Virgin Radio UK.

What you will do

• Define and implement a comprehensive testing strategy that aims to automate as much of the lifecycle as possible.
• Collaborate with product teams and business analysts to ensure all tickets are clearly understood, testable, and aligned with user needs.
• Advocate for a test-driven development approach within the engineering community to ensure quality is built-in from the start.
• Create and maintain robust test automation frameworks from scratch using tools like JavaScript or TypeScript.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, such as CircleCI, to ensure seamless and reliable software delivery.
• Share knowledge by presenting technical insights to internal teams and representing hirify.global’s QA excellence at external meetups.

Requirements

• Demonstrate a deep understanding of the testing pyramid and best practices to make informed judgment calls on software quality.
• Apply technical expertise across APIs, microservices, UI, and performance testing to ensure high-traffic websites remain stable and SEO-optimised.
• Utilize shell scripting, AWS, and Docker to manage environments and support scalable testing infrastructure.
• Show proficiency in JavaScript-based frameworks such as Cypress, Playwright, or Jest to build modern automation suites.
• Exhibit experience testing GraphQL applications and using visual testing tools like Percy to maintain interface integrity.

Culture & Benefits

• Private medical insurance including coverage for pre-existing conditions.
• Discounted gym memberships, free ClassPass at Home, weekly in person/ virtual exercise classes.
• Access to wellbeing benefits such as EAP, physio/massage and counselling.
• A generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 5%.
• Wide range of training available, plus full LinkedIn Learning access.
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays and up to 4 volunteering days per year.