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Quality Engineer - Automation - CONTRACT - INSIDE IR35 - Hybrid - Manchester/Leeds (2 days per week)We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer with a strong background in test automation, middleware/microservices testing, and full lifecycle quality practices. The role requires designing and maintaining automation frameworks, creating test artefacts, and supporting both manual and automated testing throughout the lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have experience mentoring junior team members and working in collaborative, agile teams.Required Skills and Experience:Experience as a Quality Engineer with knowledge of test lifecycle, test processes, and test toolsBanking or Finance experience highly preferred.Ability to create test artefacts aligned to a Test Strategy, write automation scripts against user stories, and maintain test traceabilityAdvanced skills in Java, Python (including Pytest), Cucumber, Gradle, Maven, BDD/TDD, GitHub, Jenkins, IntelliJ, Jira, ConfluenceCoding ability to support automation framework creation and maintenanceExperience in defining/updating automation frameworksTesting experience with Middleware, Microservices, API PlatformsStrong background in both manual and automated testing, functional and non-functional coverageDefect management and documentation across the full testing lifecycleKnowledge of DevOps principles and working with Docker, Cloud, Jenkins, SplunkExperience with exploratory testingStakeholder management and communication skillsExperience in data migration, database testing, feed files, and understanding batch processes/schedulingExperience mentoring/upskilling junior team membersDesirable:Experience in GCP / cloud transformation projectsAdvanced database testing experienceKnowledge of emerging test tools and evaluating tools for adoptionIf this role is of interest, please apply with a copy of your most recent CV ASAP