Senior Test Automation Engineer

Senior Test Automation Engineer Position Description At CGI, we help deliver critical digital services that improve how organisations operate, innovate, and serve their users. We are looking for an experienced Senior Test Automation Engineer to support high-profile transformation programmes, helping teams deliver quality at scale through modern testing practices, automation, and collaborative delivery. You will play a key role in shaping testing strategies, improving confidence in delivery pipelines, and driving continuous improvement across complex environments. Working alongside multidisciplinary teams, you will have the opportunity to influence technical direction, mentor colleagues, and contribute to solutions that create meaningful impact for our clients while continuing to grow your career within a supportive and forward-thinking environment. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK ‘Best Employer’ by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This is a hybrid position with mostly remote working and occasional travel to client sites in Newcastle, Bristol, Leeds, and Telford. Willingness to travel to Telford is essential for this role. Your future duties and responsibilities In this role, you will contribute to the successful delivery of testing services across complex digital transformation programmes. You will design, develop, and maintain automated testing solutions while supporting delivery teams in embedding quality throughout the software development lifecycle. Working within Agile and hybrid delivery environments, you will help improve testing capability, reduce delivery risk, and enable efficient, scalable release processes. You will collaborate closely with developers, DevOps engineers, business stakeholders, and client teams to shape testing strategies, improve frameworks, and ensure high standards across both functional and non-functional testing activities. You will also support and mentor team members, helping to build testing capability and drive continuous improvement through innovation, knowledge sharing, and best practice adoption. Key responsibilities: • Design & Deliver automated testing solutions across complex programmes • Develop & Maintain scalable automation frameworks and reusable test assets • Lead & Support testing activities across Agile and hybrid delivery environments • Collaborate & Integrate with DevOps and CI/CD pipeline processes • Analyse & Execute functional and non-functional testing activities • Produce & Report testing metrics, coverage, risks, and quality insights • Identify & Improve testing processes, tooling, and delivery efficiencies • Mentor & Coach team members on automation and testing best practices • Support & Influence test strategy development and quality engineering approaches • Engage & Consult with internal stakeholders, clients, and multidisciplinary teams Required qualifications to be successful in this role To succeed in this role, you should have strong experience in software testing and test automation within complex delivery environments. You will bring a collaborative approach, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work across multiple technologies and delivery methodologies while supporting high-quality outcomes and continuous improvement. Essential qualifications: • Proven experience as a Test Engineer or Test Automation Engineer within Agile or hybrid environments • Strong experience developing automated tests and test frameworks • Proficiency in at least one modern programming or scripting language • Good understanding of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and automation integration • Experience with test management tools and defect management processes • Knowledge of risk-based testing principles and quality assurance practices • Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure • Understanding of API, database, UI, performance, or accessibility testing • Ability to mentor and support junior team members • Strong stakeholder communication and collaboration skills • Familiarity with industry testing standards and frameworks such as TMMi or ISO • Understanding of Agile delivery methodologies and SAFe principles desirable #LI-JW1 Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because… You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.