Test Automation Engineer

Daintta are a rapidly growing, values-driven team of specialists who work with government and private sector clients across Cyber Security, National Security, Law Enforcement and Telecommunications. Daintta is seeking a hands-on Automation Engineer to design, develop, maintain and support the delivery of scalable, automation-led quality engineering across complex high-assurance environments and client and internal project systems. The role supports the delivery of scalable, risk-based quality assurance through modern automation frameworks, CI/CD integration, and close collaboration with engineering and delivery teams. The successful candidate will work closely with QA leadership and engineering teams to help improve delivery confidence, accelerate feedback cycles, and support scalable quality engineering practices across technically complex and operationally critical systems. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and suites Support ownership of automation delivery activities across assigned projects or workstreams Implement automation across UI, API, integration, and regression testing Support automation within CI/CD pipelines Improve test reliability, execution speed, and reporting Support risk-based testing activities across delivery teams Contribute to functional, integration, exploratory, and system testing Assist with environment, test data, and integration validation Investigate defects, automation failures, and environmental issues, supporting root cause analysis and resolution activities. Identify opportunities to improve automation and quality processes Contribute to reusable QA tooling and frameworks Promote shift-left testing and rapid feedback practices Support quality metrics and reporting activities Work closely with developers, QA leads, and delivery teams Participate in Agile ceremonies and technical discussions Support client and stakeholder engagements where required Skills/Knowledge The role requires the following key skills / knowledge, non-exhaustively: Strong hands-on automation experience across UI and API testing Experience with modern automation frameworks and tooling Familiarity with Agile and DevOps delivery environments Experience integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Experience working within consultancy or client-facing environments Exposure to cloud-native or distributed systems (Azure, AWS) Experience in defense, public sector, or regulated environments Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, or equivalent framework experience API testing tool exposure (Postman, Bruno, Newman, REST Assured) Proficient coding knowledge in at least one of the following; Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python Awareness of emerging tooling and modern quality engineering approaches Engineering mindset with strong attention to quality Able to apply pragmatic and risk-based approaches to quality engineering across different client environments. Strong collaboration and communication skills Demonstrates curiosity, adaptability, and a willingness to continuously develop technical and quality engineering skills across new tools, technologies, domains, and delivery environments. Location? Hybrid, with 2-3 days working from Daintta office (London or Cheltenham) or on client site as required. Benefits We believe in supporting our people both professionally and personally. Here’s what you can expect when you join us: Time Off: 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays Up to 5 days annual training leave with a dedicated training budget Up to 3 days annual volunteering leave - give back to the community Competitive maternity, paternity, shared parental leave & compassionate leave Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Private Health Insurance Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 support services £2,000 Flex Cash Allowance, paid pro-rata over the year Financial Benefits: 5% pension contribution Discretionary company awards and bonuses, based on performance and company targets Access to Electric Vehicle (EV) Salary Sacrifice scheme Professional Development Up to £1,000 annual training budget (access to additional training and development budget via business case) Up to 5 days annual training leave 1 professional membership paid annually Up to £200 of additional IT budget for new joiners Perks Free breakfast every Tuesday in the London office Fortnightly drinks – in London Regular social events, quizzes, and guest workshops Huckletree perks – including gym and restaurant discounts Employee referral programme Monthly breakfast club in our Cheltenham office Security Information Due to the nature of this position, you must be willing and eligible to achieve a minimum of SC clearance. To qualify, you must be a British Citizen and have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. For more information about clearance eligibility, please see https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/united-kingdom-security-vetting