QA Automation Engineer (Java)

QA Automation Engineer (Java) Contract until 31st December 2026 | €200–275 per day | Hybrid (3 days onsite) | Immediate Start Overview We are seeking a QA Automation Engineer to join a  client, supporting a leading end client within the Foreign Exchange (FX) domain. This is an immediate start contract running until 31st December, offering €200–250 per day. This role requires 3 days onsite per week and offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced financial services environment delivering high-quality, scalable automation solutions. Key Responsibilities • Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and test scripts in Java • Implement BDD practices using Cucumber • Develop and execute automated tests using Selenium, JUnit, and Maven • Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines • Conduct regression, functional, integration, and performance testing • Identify, document, and track defects, working closely with developers to resolve issues • Contribute to improving and maintaining existing automation frameworks • Participate in all stages of the SDLC to ensure quality is built into the product Required Skills & Experience • Strong experience in Java (Java 8+) • Hands-on experience with Selenium • Experience with BDD and Cucumber • Knowledge of JUnit and Maven • Experience integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines • Familiarity with code coverage tools such as JaCoCo • Ability to work on both new and legacy codebases Nice to Have • Experience with GitLab CI/CD • Experience with Azure Cosmos DB SDK or Azure Blob Storage SDK • Experience in financial services or FX environments Additional Information • Immediate start • Contract until 31st December • €200–275 per day • Hybrid working model – 3 days onsite per week • Must be fluent in English