Senior Test Automation Engineer

Job Title: Senior Test Automation Engineer

Location: West London

We are an innovative company specializing in industrial hardware and software design for the entertainment industry.

Our products cater to lighting control, LED video processing, and motion control systems, which are used in theme parks, concerts, television, and architectural installations worldwide.

We foster a friendly, flexible, and supportive working environment, offering our employees an opportunity to grow while contributing to impactful projects.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Senior Test Automation Engineer to join our collaborative team, working across a variety of hardware and software products and technologies.

You will play a key role in designing and architecting test systems for new products and updating existing systems across our lighting and video control solutions.

The role will involve testing products that span desktop, embedded applications, hardware, and web API domains, ensuring efficient and comprehensive test coverage.

Your primary focus will be automation, with the ultimate goal of delivering high-quality software and hardware that provide excellent user experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect test automation systems across multiple projects


• Create and execute detailed test plans and automation test scripts


• Collaborate with internal teams (developers, product managers) to identify system requirements


• Guide and support software developers and junior QA engineers


• Test new products and software versions, especially with new automation solutions


• Maintain test environments and ensure comprehensive test coverage


• Contribute to departmental direction through research on testing tools and methodologies

Essential Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in test automation software


• Proficient in Python or similar development tools for writing automated tests


• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Git or similar version control systems


• Strong understanding of QA methodologies, tools, and processes


• Knowledge of BDD best practices and Gherkin syntax


• Hands-on experience with both manual and automated testing


• Experience using issue tracking tools (e.g., Jira, YouTrack) in an Agile workflow

Desirable Extras:

• Experience with Postman for API testing


• Familiarity with Froglogic Squish for automated GUI testing


• Experience with Unit Testing


• Understanding of Ethernet and TLS


• Technical knowledge of lighting or video products


• Familiarity with video standards and technologies


• Prior experience in project management or team leadership

If you are a proactive problem-solver, passionate about testing, and excited to work on cutting-edge products for the entertainment industry, we'd love to hear from you!