QA / Test Automation Engineer

Sparta Global are hiring a QA / Test Automation Engineer to join a growing platform team, working across both manual and automated testing.

This is an initial

6-month fixed-term-contract,

requiring

3 days per week onsite

in London.

This is a hands-on role with a clear shift towards Java-based automation, offering strong progression opportunities as the team scales.

You will play a key role in ensuring the quality and reliability of platform upgrades, working within Agile delivery cycles to build and maintain effective test coverage.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, execute and maintain both manual and automated test cases

• Contribute to the development of Java-based test automation frameworks

• Support testing for platform upgrades, ensuring minimal disruption and high quality releases

• Work closely with developers, product teams and other QA engineers within Agile sprint cycles

• Identify defects, track issues and support resolution through to completion

• Continuously improve QA processes, tooling and test coverage

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience in both manual and automation testing

• Strong interest or experience in Java-based test automation

• Familiarity with Agile / Scrum delivery environments

• Experience testing APIs using tools such as Postman or SoapUI

• Experience using IDEs such as IntelliJ

• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills

• Experience with Sonata testing tools

• Experience contributing to or building automation frameworks

• Exposure to platform or system upgrade testing