Staff QA Automation Engineer

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions

. Provide deep technical expertise within the Test Automation Team .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeCardiff • United KingdomLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing automated test solutions across software and integrated systems, with a strong focus on CI/CD environments and quality engineering best practices. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify risks and develop comprehensive test strategies.

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Automated Test Solutions DevelopmentCI/CD Pipeline ManagementTest Methodologies ExpertiseScripting and Programming LanguagesAgile and Lean Methodologies

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Hard Skills

Automated TestingTest MethodologiesScripting LanguagesSQL QueriesJava Testing FrameworksCI/CD ToolsDevice TestingSystems Integration TestingSoftware TestingHardware Integration

Soft Skills

Technical CommunicationCollaborationProblem-SolvingGuidance and MentorshipDecision-Making

Tools & Technologies

JenkinsPlaywrightTestCompleteSeleniumCucumberJiraMavenArtifactoryBitbucketArduino

Industry Keywords

Quality EngineeringContinuous TestingShift-Left TestingTest-Driven DevelopmentEnd-to-End Testing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaJavaScriptJenkinsJUnitLinuxMavenMockitoNoSQLReactSeleniumSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide deep technical expertise within the Test Automation Team
Shape the team’s test strategy, technical roadmap and automation capability
Engage with product and engineering teams to identify quality and integration risks
Translate risks into practical test plans, technical solutions and future capability requirements
Own complex test initiatives across software, devices and integrated systems
Create and improve scalable automation frameworks, continuous-testing environments and end-to-end test solutions
Extend software-based tests to interactions with readers, credentials, controllers and supporting infrastructure
Use physical automation, hardware integration or simulation where appropriate
Provide technical guidance and support engineering capability development
Identify specialist skills, equipment, environments and external support needed for future testing
Design, implement and manage automated test suites and supporting infrastructure in CI/CD environments
Monitor, triage and resolve pipeline test failures
Plan and manage solution-level testing, systems integration, interoperability, user experience and end-to-end testing
Execute exploratory testing for new features and defect fixes
Make decisions about test environments and physical test systems
Raise and prioritize defects according to severity
Own technical designs for complex projects and balance engineering robustness with timely delivery
Provide technical direction and contribute to project and product planning
Communicate test results and technical decisions to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Provide guidance through pairing, design reviews, test-plan reviews and product reviews
Research and share relevant practices through demonstrations and learning sessions
Propose future technical improvements and promote quality-engineering best practices, shift-left testing, test-driven development and continuous testing

Requirements

What you’ll need

An engineering degree, equivalent knowledge, or suitable practical experience
At least seven years of relevant industry experience
Experience designing and conducting software, device, systems-integration and end-to-end testing
Substantial experience developing complex, maintainable automated test solutions using scripting or programming languages
Experience installing, configuring and testing software in Windows and Linux environments
Ability to install and configure computer hardware and connect systems to local area networks and back-end processing systems
Experience using SQL and/or NoSQL queries
Substantial knowledge of test methodologies and techniques, including exploration, data-driven, behaviour-driven, test-driven, acceptance, unit, performance and reliability testing
Experience tracking software development in Jira or a comparable tool
Experience working with Agile and Lean methodologies
Experience testing Java or React.js applications
Hands-on experience using Jenkins for CI/CD pipelines
Hands-on experience using Playwright
Hands-on experience using NuGet and Nexus
Experience with TestComplete, Selenium or Cucumber
Experience with Arduino or Raspberry Pi, including control of sensors, relays and stepper motors
Experience with Java, C#, C, Bash, PowerShell or another object-oriented programming language
Experience with secure elements, RFID, NFC, host card emulation or Bluetooth technologies
Experience developing graphical user interfaces or applications for Windows or mobile platforms
Experience with Java testing frameworks such as JUnit, TestNG, Mockito or dbUnit
Experience using Maven, Artifactory or Bitbucket
Experience specifying, designing and delivering physical test systems
Applicants must be currently and legally authorized to reside and work in the hiring country
Immigration sponsorship is not available

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and rewards package
Competitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work-life balance
A vibrant, welcoming & inclusive culture
Extensive career development opportunities and resources
Flexible work environment
Regular feedback, training, and development opportunities
Global team environment
Travel required: 0%-10%