Senior Automation Engineer - Contract
Liverpool / Hybrid
Bright Purple is working with a client in Liverpool to find two Senior Automation Engineers for a contract starting this month. It's a chance to join a collaborative delivery team where you'll have a real say in the quality and test automation approach.
Location: Liverpool, onsite Tuesday to Thursday
Rate: £325 - £350 per day - Statement of Work
Start date: 12 October 2026
Duration: 3 months initially, with a view to extend by a further 6 months
The role:
You'll design, build and maintain test automation frameworks with Playwright and TypeScript. The work is hands-on, but you'll also be client-facing: you'll work closely with stakeholders, explain your approach and help raise the quality bar across the team.
What you'll be doing:
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Designing, building and improving automated test suites using Playwright and TypeScript
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Building robust, scalable and maintainable automation frameworks
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Working with developers, BAs and product owners to make sure quality is built in from the start
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Fitting automated testing into CI/CD pipelines
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Sharing progress, risks and recommendations clearly with client stakeholders
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Mentoring and supporting other team members on automation best practice
What we're looking for:
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Proven experience as a Senior Automation Engineer or in a similar role
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Strong hands-on skills in Playwright and TypeScript
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Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to work directly with clients
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A collaborative, proactive approach and a good fit with the client's people-focused culture
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Insurance sector experience would be a real advantage, but isn't essential
Why apply?
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An immediate start on a well-paid contract
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A good chance of extending to 9 months in total
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A hybrid setup, with Mondays and Fridays at home
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Real influence over the client's automation approach
Bright Purple is an equal opportunities employer: we are proud to work with clients who share our values of diversity and inclusion in our industry.