Test Automation Engineer - Selenium

Who is HelloKindred?

HelloKindred are specialists in staffing marketing, creative and technology roles, offering a range of talent solutions that can be delivered on-site, remotely or hybrid.

Our vision is to make work accessible and people’s lives better. We do this by disrupting traditional employment barriers – connecting ambitious talent to flexible opportunities with trusted brands.

Anticipated Contract End Date/Length: December 31, 2026
Work Set Up: Hybrid (2–3 days on-site in Milton Keynes)
Clearance required: BPSS

Our client in the Information Technology and Services industry is looking for a Test Automation Engineer with strong expertise in Selenium to design, develop, and optimize automated testing solutions. This role will focus on building scalable automation frameworks, improving test efficiency, and ensuring high-quality software delivery within a fast-paced, enterprise environment. The position requires strong technical capability in automation, API testing, and CI and CD practices, alongside a solid understanding of modern testing methodologies.

What you will do:

• Design and develop automated test scripts using Selenium WebDriver with C# or Java.
• Implement and optimize automation strategies for functional, regression, and end-to-end testing.
• Develop data-driven, keyword-driven, and hybrid automation frameworks.
• Build and maintain reusable test frameworks, harnesses, and supporting libraries.
• Implement parallel execution and distributed testing to improve execution efficiency.
• Apply behavior-driven development practices using frameworks such as SpecFlow.
• Automate API testing and integrate it with UI automation workflows.
• Execute automated test suites and analyze results to identify defects and inconsistencies.
• Create detailed test reports, dashboards, and coverage metrics.
• Apply mocking and stubbing techniques to support efficient testing.
• Develop and maintain Page Object Model structures for scalable automation.
• Write and optimize complex XPath expressions for element identification.
• Identify, log, and track defects using bug tracking tools such as JIRA.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure timely resolution of issues.
• Integrate automation frameworks within CI and CD pipelines.
• Perform database validation using SQL queries where required.

• Proven experience in test automation using Selenium WebDriver with C# or Java.
• Strong proficiency in object-oriented programming concepts and SOLID principles.
• Demonstrated experience designing and maintaining automation frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with behavior-driven development tools such as SpecFlow.
• Experience with API automation tools and integration with UI testing.
• Familiarity with unit testing frameworks such as NUnit, MSTest, or xUnit.
• Strong understanding of version control systems such as Git or Bitbucket.
• Experience working with CI and CD tools including Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or TeamCity.
• Proficiency in SQL for database validation and testing.
• Experience using defect tracking tools such as JIRA.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in Agile environments and manage competing priorities.

Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country where the position is based, without requiring employer sponsorship.

HelloKindred is committed to fair, transparent, and inclusive hiring practices. We assess candidates based on skills, experience, and role-related requirements.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. While we review every application carefully, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

HelloKindred is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.