QA Engineer in London - Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment

QA Engineer

London (Hybrid, 2 days in office) | £65,000 - £75,000 + Benefits

If you're a QA Engineer who is passionate about automation, AI-driven development, and building scalable testing frameworks from the ground up, this is an opportunity to have a genuine impact. You'll join a growing technology team where quality engineering is seen as a key contributor to product success, with the freedom to shape automation strategy and reduce manual testing across a modern digital platform.

The Company

This innovative technology business develops a sophisticated platform that helps users gain greater visibility and insight into complex financial information. They operate in a product-led environment with cross-functional engineering squads focused on delivering high-quality digital experiences.

The business combines modern engineering practices, data-driven decision making, and a strong commitment to innovation. With significant investment in product development, they are continuing to scale their technology function and strengthen their quality engineering capability.

The Role

You will join a collaborative squad of engineers, product specialists, and quality professionals, taking ownership of automation testing and quality assurance across a modern web platform.

Responsibilities include:

• Designing and building automated testing frameworks from the ground up
• Developing automated UI and API test suites to improve product quality
• Testing frontend applications, backend services, and data flows
• Supporting regression testing for platform enhancements and integrations
• Creating scalable automation solutions that minimise manual testing
• Driving AI adoption within the testing lifecycle to increase efficiency
• Collaborating with developers and product teams to improve testability and quality standards
• Contributing to continuous improvement across QA processes and automation architecture
• Participating in Agile ceremonies, planning sessions, and technical discussions
• Supporting quality across a modern microservices-based environment

Your Skills & Experience

• Strong commercial experience with Java or Kotlin
• Proven background in QA automation engineering
• Experience with API testing using tools such as Rest Assured, Postman, Swagger or similar
• Hands-on UI test automation experience using Selenium, Playwright, Selenide, or comparable technologies
• Understanding of JSON, XML, HTTP protocols, and web application architecture
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and modern software delivery practices
• Strong knowledge of test frameworks such as JUnit or TestNG
• Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, and Agile delivery environments
• Ability to work across frontend and backend testing activities
• Experience using AI tools within engineering workflows, including Claude and N8N
• A mindset focused on automation, efficiency, and continuous improvement
• Knowledge of SQL and data validation techniques is advantageous
• Exposure to performance testing or microservices environments would be beneficial

What They Offer

• Electric car scheme, cycle to work scheme, nursery scheme, and gym benefits
• Professional development support, study assistance, and dedicated learning time
• Home working equipment provided where required
• Mental health and wellbeing support
• Regular team and seasonal social events
• Dog-friendly office environment
• Clear opportunities to influence automation strategy and grow your technical leadership skills

How to Apply

To find out more about this QA Engineer opportunity, please apply with your CV and a member of the Harnham team will be in touch to discuss the role in greater detail.