Job Description

Reports to: QA Manager

Department: QA, Engineering

Contract: 6 month fixed term contract position

Applicants must be able to demonstrate right to work in the UK for the duration of the contract.

Priority for will be given to applicants that reside in close proximity to Poole.

Company Background

As the leading provider of software solutions for public and private sector transport management and smart ticketing, for 20 years Unicard has been trusted by millions of passengers to get them where they need to be. Today, our solutions can be found throughout the UK, processing approximately 4 billion transactions a year. We estimate that 1 in 4 public transport journeys in the UK are powered by a Unicard system at some point.



Since we started in 2003, a wide range of local authorities, transport operators and hardware manufacturers have depended on our capabilities in strategy, design, development, testing and delivery. We support a variety of customers, from simple single-user and concessionary travel programmes, to complex multi-modal and multi operator configurations. Examples include:We enable cEMV tap and go on rail for Transport for Wales We provide the ticketing back office for all UK smartcard rail travel Our technology powers Transport for West Midlands trailblazing Swift integrated ticketing system, one of the most well-respected schemes in the UK, and the largest after Oyster in London We are trusted by 75+ local authorities to deliver their vital elderly, disabled and social concessionary travel programmes for disadvantaged passengers more than 40% of the market. This recently included enabling free travel for 300,000 young people in Scotland We are the smart ticketing provider to two Future Transport Zones, which are the Department for Transports dedicated innovation zones. Over 30% of all smartcard terminals in the UK run on Unicard software We have approximately 4.5 million cardholders currently under management We have received two R&D grants from Innovate UK to develop game changing and disruptive technologies" We are a product-led business using a range of development technologies (primarily Java or full-stack JavaScript) to deliver a variety of frontend products for web, mobile and native apps and a range of enterprise backend data collection and management systems.


Employing approximately 115 people across England, Scotland, and Bulgaria, our in-house research, strategy and development capabilities give us an affordable, well-managed ability to develop market leading technologies and affordably maintain existing products. As a small-to-medium-sized enterprise, we pride ourselves on our reputation for outstanding products, technical support, delivery capability and high levels of customer service.

Role Purpose

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced contract test automation engineer to accelerate our transition from manual to automated testing. Youll play a crucial role in establishing our automation framework, mentoring our existing team, and driving the adoption of best practices in test automation.



This is a six-month contract position for a highly skilled and motivated QA Engineer to join our team. You will be working within the Product Engineering team alongside the Product and Development teams in an Agile environment to ensure a quality delivery of our product range.

Key Accountabilities

Design, implement and maintain automated test frameworks and test cases across web, mobile and API-based applications using Playwright/Typescript Execute automated test suites and document testing results Identify, record and monitor bugs through to resolution Perform code reviews and contribute to test best practices Provide regular updates on automation progress, coverage and key metrics Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and product managers to understand project goals and ensure test coverage Work closely with development, product, and DevOps teams to ensure smooth testing cycles and timely issue resolution Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning and retrospectives Provide regular updates on testing progress and quality metrics to stakeholders

Professional and Technical Experience

6+ years experience in test automation and quality assurance Proficient in automated and manual testing techniques for web, mobile and API applications Proficient in Typescript and proven experience creating automation frameworks from scratch Strong understanding of QA methodologies, testing lifecycles (STLC) and defect lifecycle Proficient in automated and manual testing techniques for web, mobile and API applications Experience of agile methodologies and software development lifecycle best practices Mentor other members of QA team Excellent problem-solving, communication and collaboration skills

Personal Skills

Pro-active approach Positively communicates with enthusiasm and clarity Determination to succeed Analytically minded Open-mindedness Strong analytical skills Excellent verbal and written skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders, including developers, product managers and customers Works collaboratively with others Manages risk Displays sound judgement, makes effective and timely decisions Dependable, takes personal responsibility Open, trustworthy and trusting Self-disciplined and able to manage own time and resources Works effectively in a changing environment Seeks opportunities to learn and develop

What we offer

Competitive remuneration package Company funded Healthcare plan Life Assurance Company pension Modern working environment and friendly atmosphere Knowledge sharing (working with experienced professionals) Autonomy and trust in decision making Office in a central location Regular team building and office events Career development Charitable organisation

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