Senior QA Automation Engineer

As part of the strategy around GoCompare's acquisition by Future we have replatformed our domain around an API first, cloud based serverless architecture.  This is part of our plan to broaden the scope from the GoCompare brand and become the leading PCW service.

What you'll be doing

As a Senior QA Automation Engineer, you will partner closely with the Lead QA to evolve and execute our overarching Test Strategy. Embedded within a cross-functional engineering Squad, you will champion quality from day one, driving the creation of robust automated test suites to support our PCW platform and services.

We continually champion a "shift-left" philosophy. Reporting to the Tech lead, you won't just test software at the end; you will drive early conversations with Product Owners and developers to define acceptance criteria and test coverage before a single line of feature code is written. You will be the squad's go-to expert for automation best practices, code reviews, defect identification, and end-to-end data integrity.

• Core Mobile QA & Automation Expertise
• Mobile Automation Champion: Solid, hands-on experience building mobile test suites and maintaining automation frameworks for iOS and Android using modern JavaScript/TypeScript tools (e.g. Appium, WebdriverIO or Maestro). You know how to handle native selectors, deep linking and mobile-specific gestures.
• API, Backend & Network Testing: Proven ability to test the APIs powering mobile apps. You can write SQL queries, utilize tools like Postman and simulate real-world mobile network profiles (throttling, offline mode, flaky connections) to ensure backend integrations are resilient.
• Mobile CI/CD & Device Cloud DevOps: An understanding of Git, Azure DevOps, and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery pipelines tailored for mobile. You have a clear vision of how automated mobile testing integrates into build pipelines, including experience running tests across real-device clouds (e.g. Test Mu AI, BrowserStack, SauceLabs, etc.).
• Awareness of Asynchronous Architecture & Mobile State: Conceptual or hands-on understanding of message queues like Service Bus. Mobile apps frequently handle asynchronous actions, caching and background syncs - understanding how to validate asynchronous events when an app is offline, backgrounded, or pushing notification events will put you ahead of the curve.
• Strategy & Leadership
• Shift-Left Champion: A proven track record in agile environments, using "shift-left" practices to uncover potential issues early in the lifecycle.
• Test Design & Data: Expert-level ability to translate Product Owner requirements and Acceptance Criteria into concrete test conditions, edge-case scenarios, and robust test data.
• Technical Consultant: Comprehensive knowledge of both functional and non-functional testing, with the communication skills to guide your squad on what to test and why.
• Mindset & Innovation
• Problem Solver: Tenacious, detail-oriented, and inherently curious when debugging complex systems.
• Pragmatic AI Adoption: A forward-thinking mindset eager to leverage AI to optimize QA workflows and knowledge sharing, balanced with a strict adherence to data governance, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance.

The salary for this role is £50,000 - £53,000

This is a UK, Remote-based role

… Plus more great perks, which include;

• Uncapped leave, because we trust you to manage your workload and time
• When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
• Refer a friend and get rewarded when they join Future
• Well-being support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programmes
• Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share Incentive Plan

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We're Future, the global leader in specialist media. With over 3,000 employees working across 200+ media brands, Future is a prime destination for passionate people worldwide looking to consume trusted, expert content that educates and inspires action - both online and off - through our specialist websites, magazines, events, newsletters, podcasts and social spaces.

We've got ambitious plans that further build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities – and we're looking for driven people who want to be a part of it!

We embrace and celebrate diversity, making it part of who we are.

Different perspectives spark ideas, fuel creativity, and push us to innovate. That's why we're building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

When it comes to hiring, we keep it fair and inclusive, welcoming talent from every walk of life. It's not just about what you bring to the table — it's about making sure the table has room for everyone.

Because a diverse team isn't just good for business. It's the Future.

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