Location: Hybrid, Newcastle or Remote (UK Based)
Reports to: Head of QA
Type: Full-time
We’re looking for an experienced Automation QA Engineer to lead the development and maintenance of our automated test suites. You’ll help drive quality throughout the CI/CD pipeline—reducing manual testing effort, catching regressions early, and helping us scale confidently.
This is a key role for someone with strong test automation experience, who understands both the value of solid coverage and how to embed quality into every stage of the engineering process.
What You’ll Do- Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for UI, API, and regression testing
- Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g. Azure DevOps)
- Identify opportunities to increase test coverage and reduce manual effort
- Support performance and load testing where appropriate
- Collaborate with QA and product teams to define test strategies and acceptance criteria
RequirementsWhat We’re Looking For
- 3–5+ years in QA, with a focus on automation
- Strong experience with test automation frameworks
- Experience with tools like Playwright, Ghost Inspector & Postman
- Understanding of version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and testing best practices
- Good communication and documentation skills
- Recent manual testing experience is a bonus
BenefitsWhy Join Oak?
- A meaningful role in a mission-led SaaS company with strong growth and product-market fit
- The chance to work with household brands and solve real-world enterprise challenges
- Flexible hybrid or remote working options
- Private health insurance, life insurance, and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Gym contribution and travel allowance
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and discretionary leave
- Generous holiday policy (25 days + Bank Holidays + additional discretionary days)
- Regular team socials and a positive, collaborative culture
Our Recruitment Process
Hiring Manager Interview
- Deep dive into architecture, problem-solving, and team contributions
- Assess communication and curiosity
Technical Task or Live Pairing
- Realistic, time-bound task or live coding session
- Use structured rubric for fairness (avoid freeform “whiteboarding”)
- "Focus on team collaboration, code quality, and feedback"
Peer Technical Panel/Culture Fit / CTO Chat - In person at our NCL HQ
- Includes cross-functional devs, product manager or designer
- Assess long-term growth potential and alignment with tech principles
- Opportunity for candidate to ask strategic questions
At Oak, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, supported, and able to thrive.
We believe that different perspectives make us stronger, and we actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities — including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status.
We are an equal opportunities employer. All hiring decisions are based on business needs, role requirements, and individual qualifications — without bias or discrimination.
If you require any adjustments to the interview process or the role itself to support accessibility, please let us know — we’re happy to help.
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