Automation Tester
| Posting date: | 30 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £400.0 to £450.0 per day |
| Additional salary information: | Circa £400- £450 p/d Inside IR35 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 February 2026 |
| Location: | Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 2AS |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 4766535_1769774215 |
Summary
Hays are now looking for an Automation Engineer for one of our local clients:
- £400 - £450 p/d Inside IR35
- 6 Month Contract
- Hybrid Working: Cardiff, 2 days a week onsite, rest is WFH
We're looking for a highly skilled Test Engineer Contractor to join a tight knit Testing Team of three, supporting core engineering and standard testing functions. This role offers the chance to make a real impact quickly, with the possibility of increased onsite presence aligned to delivery needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Developing and maintaining automation scripts using Playwright, with strong hands-on skills in JavaScript/TypeScript
- Applying solid knowledge of CI/CD principles, integrating solutions using Azure DevOps and GitHub
- Writing high quality test cases and executing them effectively
- Identifying, reporting, and managing defects/bugs
- Creating comprehensive test plans and test completion reports
What We Are Looking For (Automation Test experience with the following)
- Playwright
- Javascript / Typescript
- Azure Devops
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