Junior Test Automation Engineer

Hastings Direct

Junior Test Automation Engineer with Hastings Direct, supporting the Technology Engineering team and delivering high-quality test scenarios through collaboration, agile processes, and innovative practices.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeBexhill • 🇬🇧 United KingdomJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates foundational skills in coding languages such as Java, JavaScript, Typescript, C#, or Python, along with a basic understanding of SQL and source control using GitHub. Engages actively in Agile practices and contributes to a collaborative team environment focused on high-quality outcomes.

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Familiarity With JavaFamiliarity With JavaScriptFamiliarity With GitHubBasic SQL SkillsUnderstanding Of User Interface Automation Tools

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Hard Skills

JavaJavaScriptTypescriptC#PythonSQLSource ControlUser Interface AutomationAPIsContinuous Integration

Soft Skills

CuriosityCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

GitHubSeleniumPlaywrightCypressPostmanAzure DevOpsJenkins

Industry Keywords

AgileScrumTest ScenariosGenerative AI

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCypressJavaJavaScriptJenkinsPythonSeleniumSQLTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Be part of a supportive, collaborative Technology Engineering team within CIO
Contribute to designing, implementing and maintaining effective test scenarios for high‑quality outcomes
Work closely with colleagues across multiple disciplines within your Scrum team
Take an active role in sprint ceremonies such as daily stand‑ups, sprint planning, and sprint retrospectives
Follow good engineering practices ensuring work meets definitions of ready and done
Engage with requirements, ask questions, and challenge unclear points to deliver the best outcomes
Learn, grow, and contribute to a supportive environment where fresh perspectives are valued

Requirements

What you’ll need

Junior role, early career candidates encouraged to apply
Familiarity with at least one coding language such as Java, JavaScript, Typescript, C#, or Python
Understanding of source control and collaborating in GitHub
Basic SQL skills (e.g., creating, searching or manipulating data)
Basic understanding of Generative AI and interest in using AI tools responsibly
Curious about user interface automation tools like Selenium, Playwright or Cypress, APIs and tools like Postman, continuous integration platforms like Azure DevOps or Jenkins

Benefits

Comp & perks

Attractive salary based on experience (pay reviews also completed each year)
Flexible Working – We champion a flexible and hybrid working approach
Competitive Bonus Scheme - Annual performance bonus
Physical Wellbeing – Fund healthcare claims through a cash plan
Financial Wellbeing – 4x salary life assurance, income protection, pension match up to 10%, discounts and cashback, mortgage advice, financial support
Mental Wellbeing Program - Thrive mental health app, assistance program, in-house mental health first aiders and support groups
25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Option to buy or sell one contracted week
Access to private healthcare, dental plans, discounted health assessments, cycle to work and tech schemes, discounted and free onsite facilities, social events