Back End Automation Test Engineer

Back End Automation Test Engineer

The Back End Automation Test Engineer role delivers critical support in building and enhancing automated testing capabilities for backend systems. This position is essential in driving quality and stability across the development lifecycle within a dynamic software environment.

Our client, a leading software business, is trusted by organisations across the UK and internationally. The company fosters a professional and innovative culture focused on career progression and technical excellence.

Role Overview

The Back End Automation Test Engineer works within a development team, reporting to senior engineering leads, to design, develop, and implement automated test frameworks. The role involves developing test coverage for unit, API, and integration layers while identifying gaps in existing testing processes. Success is measured by improving software quality, facilitating shift-left testing practices, and supporting continuous integration and delivery pipelines.

Key Skills & Experience

• Build and extend automated testing frameworks for backend systems
• Develop test coverage for unit, API, and integration testing
• Identify testing gaps and propose improvements to quality processes
• Collaborate with developers to improve software testability
• Support the integration of automated testing into CI/CD pipelines
• Influence tooling, frameworks, and quality engineering best practices

Requirements

• Right to work in the UK
• Expertise in .NET, specifically C#/.NET development
• Proven experience in backend test automation
• Knowledge of unit, API, and service-level testing principles
• Ability to identify gaps in test coverage and drive improvements
• Strong communication skills and confidence in challenging existing approaches