Test Automation Engineer Shawbrook Engineering GB Published

As a Test Engineer, you will join our product team to deliver continuous system improvements, new features, enhancements, and functionality using Agile methodologies. You will ensure that quality standards are met and maintain a product delivery‑focused approach throughout.

You will collaborate with the QA team to create automated tests that ensure software quality, participate in understanding business requirements during Agile ceremonies (including backlog refinement sessions), and take ownership of implementing optimal solutions. These solutions will consider non‑functional requirements such as performance and security. You will also work closely with the support team to assist with deployments and monitor production services.

Additionally, you will be responsible for documenting system amendments and enhancements in code comments and our online documentation system.

This role requires balancing multiple responsibilities across various project facets while engaging with IT management, development teams, technical delivery teams, and vendors to ensure the successful design, development, and delivery of technology‑based solutions.

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Playwright, Appium, Post Man or similar frameworks.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, performance, and security testing across multiple systems and platforms.
• Identify and document detailed test scenarios, ensuring coverage of all business and technical requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and execute test plans and test cases to verify software quality.
• Collaborate with developers to debug issues and improve system functionality during the development lifecycle.
• Perform root cause analysis for defects and ensure efficient resolution in coordination with the development team.
• Build and maintain a robust test automation framework to ensure efficient and scalable automated testing processes.
• Monitor and analyse test results to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement.

• Proven hands‑on experience in designing and building complex, end‑to‑end software systems successfully delivered to production.
• Broad experience in designing, programming, and implementing large‑scale information systems.
• Proficiency in Playwright, Appium, Postman, or similar frameworks and tools for test automation and API testing.
• Expertise in at least one programming language, such as JavaScript, Type Script, or similar, with strong object‑oriented design knowledge.
• Having experience in AI‑driven testing is a significant bonus.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Experience mentoring and coaching team members.

Shawbrook provides finance to a wide range of customer segments that value the premium experience, flexibility and certainly we deliver. We are a purpose‑led organisation, with a focus on delivering long‑term sustainable value for all our stakeholders.

We have a diversified offering, with our innovative lending propositions tailored to meet specific customer needs in carefully selected markets across SME, Real Estate and Personal. Our products range from complex structured credit facilities for growth‑focused businesses to mortgages for professional landlords and property investors, as well as simple loans for consumers delivered digitally. We fuel our lending through customer deposits, which we attract by delivering a premium experience, choice and consistently great value to smart savers.

The business model we have created is unique and difficult to replicate, with our ‘best of both’ approach combining deep human expertise with advanced digital, tech and data capabilities. This combination not only allows us to deliver excellent customer experiences, but to do so efficiently and  are proud of our innovative and agile culture, which drives consistently high employee engagement scores and makes Shawbrook an attractive destination for the best talent.

If you’re willing to roll up your sleeves, contribute new ideas and believe anything…