Test Automation Engineer

  • GCS
  • City, Sheffield
  • 26/05/2026
Contractor Information Technology Telecommunications Python Testing

Job Description

Build and maintain automated test frameworks and suites for API, event-driven, and graph-based services using Python/PyTest.
Define and execute test plans, cases, and test data aligned to requirements and technical specifications, ensuring FR/NFR traceability.
Validate IAM models (RBAC, ABAC, ReBAC, PBAC) and test policy-as-code decision points.
Perform API automation, contract testing, and event replay/reprocessing scenarios.
Validate graph data structures (nodes, relationships, traversal logic); Neo4j experience preferred.
Produce regulatory evidence and support test governance, including entry/exit criteria.
Develop and manage Jenkins pipelines for test execution and reporting within CI/CD.
Log, track, and drive defect resolution using JIRA/Zephyr, ensuring clear stakeholder communication.
Collaborate with Cloud Security, DevOps, and Engineering teams to improve testability and overall quality.

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