2026 Automation Test Engineer
Salary Guide

Complete guide to Automation Test Engineer salaries, responsibilities, and career paths.

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Automation Test Engineer

ITSoftware Testing

Average Salary

£28,000 – £55,000

Working Hours

37.5 hours/week

Job Information

  • Automated testing speeds up software delivery

Other Names this Job is Known By

  • QA Automation Engineer
  • Software Test Engineer

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute automated test scripts
  • Design test plans and cases
  • Identify and report software defects
  • Collaborate with developers and QA teams

Skills and Qualifications Required

  • Degree in computer science or software engineering
  • Experience in QA or testing
  • Knowledge of automation tools (Selenium, Jenkins)
  • Programming skills (Python, Java)

Promotional Job Opportunities from this Role

  • Senior Test Engineer
  • QA Lead
  • Test Manager
  • Automation Architect

How to Get the Job

  • Study computer science or software engineering
  • Gain experience in QA or testing
  • Learn automation tools and frameworks
  • Progress to senior or specialist roles

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