Senior QA Analyst & Automation Engineer - Orla Rose Associates
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Home Find a Job Contact Us About Us Looking to Hire Home Senior QA Analyst & Automation Engineer Location London Term Full Time Salary £90k Job Description enior QA Analyst & Automation Engineer We are seeking a highly skilled and technically strong Senior QA Analyst & Automation Engineer to join a fast-paced and innovative technology environment. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in test automation and a passion for improving software quality through modern engineering practices. You will play a key role in driving a “shift-left” approach to testing, embedding quality early in the development lifecycle, and building scalable automated testing solutions. Working cross-functionally with Development, DevOps, and Product teams, you will help ensure high-quality software delivery across all stages. Key Responsibilities Champion test automation and promote a shift-left testing culture across the business Design, build, and maintain automated testing frameworks for both functional and non-functional testing Collaborate closely with developers to improve code quality and testability Identify opportunities to replace manual testing with automated solutions Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines alongside DevOps teams Work with Product teams to refine requirements and define acceptance criteria Analyse test results and provide clear, actionable insights Stay up to date with emerging tools, technologies, and best practices in QA and automation Document processes and contribute to continuous improvement of testing strategies Mentor and support more junior team members Key Requirements Strong experience in software quality assurance, with a focus on automation Proven ability to design and build test frameworks from scratch Solid understanding of unit testing, TDD and BDD methodologies Experience with non-functional testing (e.g. performance, scalability) Familiarity with Agile environments and DevOps practices Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines (e.g. Azure) Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills A proactive mindset with a passion for improving quality and efficiency Desirable Skills Experience with Python (including pytest or unittest) Exposure to C# environments Experience using Git for version control Interest in or experience using AI tools to enhance testing and automation Additional Information Hybrid/remote working available, with some office presence required Competitive salary and benefits package Opportunity to work in a collaborative, fast-growing environment Strong focus on innovation, continuous improvement, and work-life balance About the Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing technology-driven organisation where quality is at the heart of everything they do. You’ll have the chance to make a real impact, shape testing strategy, and work alongside highly skilled teams in a collaborative environment. Apply Need help? Send us an email or give us a call to discuss your recruitment needs Email Phone By using our site you consent to cookies.
What this role is, and what else it is called
Employers in London advertise this kind of work as QA Engineer, D365 F&O Test Manager (Contract), Test Manager and Hardware Test Engineer too, so it is worth searching more than one wording. It is a senior QA & Software Testing role in London, advertised as hybrid, splitting time between home and the office.
About hiring at Orlaroseassociates
Orlaroseassociates has 9 other live technology roles on its careers page, across QA & Software Testing, Data, AI & Machine Learning and IT Leadership & Management. Of those, 0% are advertised as fully remote and 90% as hybrid. Where Orlaroseassociates states a salary, the median advertised ceiling is £67,500 across 10 roles. Elsewhere in its adverts Orlaroseassociates asks for PostgreSQL, MySQL, Spark, Microsoft SQL Server and Databricks. We have been observing Orlaroseassociates hiring technology staff since May 2026. See all Orlaroseassociates roles, salaries and stack.
How this role compares to the market
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