Test Automation Engineer

Test Automation Engineer Newcastle Upon Tyne (5 days onsite) Salary: £40,000£100,000Were supporting a rapidly growing financial technology organisation as they continue to build out their engineering capability, delivering innovative technology solutions across financial services and capital markets.They are looking for talented Test Automation Engineers to join a collaborative engineering team responsible for delivering a high-performance trading platform into production safely and efficiently.This is an opportunity to work alongside experienced Software Engineers, Quants, and Infrastructure teams, helping design automated testing solutions, improve engineering processes, and deliver technology that supports critical business operations.What youll be working on: Taking ownership of technical projects and testing processesDesigning and developing automated testing solutionsBuilding and maintaining test frameworks and automation processesWorking closely with Software Engineering, Infrastructure, and business teamsIdentifying opportunities to improve systems, processes, and delivery standardsApplying technical judgement to understand business requirements and deliver effective solutionsStaying up to date with emerging technologies and engineering practicesWhat theyre looking for: Experience with a high-level programming language such as: C#JavaPythonExperience with test automation frameworks such as: SeleniumPlaywrightCypressCucumberStrong understanding of software testing principles and automation practicesExcellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and business teamsA proactive mindset with a passion for solving complex problemsStrong interest in technology and continuous learningA STEM degree (ideally from a Russell Group university) with a minimum 2:1 classification is preferred.Why join? Make an impact from day one with real ownership and autonomyWork alongside highly skilled engineers and technology specialistsDeliver meaningful solutions within a fast-moving financial technology environmentGain exposure to financial markets and complex trading systemsWork on technically challenging projects with clear business impactJoin a collaborative culture built around innovation, trust, and continuous developmentTPBN1_UKTJ