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Software Engineer in Test - £550–£650 per day (Inside IR35)

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ID: #1229
Posted: 2026-03-17
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Senior Test Automation Engineer (C# & Playwright) – Contract West Sussex, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid) Contract: Initial 6 months (likely to extend to 12 months) Day rate: £550–£650 per day (Inside IR35) Location: Hybrid – 2 days per week on site (Gatwick / Crawley area) Start: ASAP (flexible for the right person) We’re working with a large, purpose-led organisation undergoing a major technology transformation, driven by ambitious growth plans and an accelerated delivery roadmap. To support this, they’re strengthening their test automation capability and are looking for a hands-on Senior Test Automation Engineer with strong C# and Playwright experience. This is a delivery-focused role: you’ll be embedded in product squads, contributing directly to outcomes while helping shape and mature automation practices across the wider organisation. What you’ll be doing • Designing, building, and maintaining automated test frameworks • Working hands-on within delivery squads to support active programmes • Using Playwright as the core automation tool as adoption scales • Writing and maintaining C# automation code • Supporting manual testers as they transition toward automation • Providing guidance, mentoring, and knowledge sharing • Working closely with engineering, QA leadership, and delivery teams • Contributing to the continuous improvement of automation standards and practices What we’re looking for • Strong, current hands-on experience in test automation • Solid C# experience in an automation context • Commercial experience with Playwright • Comfortable working in hybrid teams and modern delivery environments • Able to balance technical delivery with collaboration and leadership • Confident communicator with good stakeholder awareness • Pragmatic, delivery-focused mindset

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