Automation QA Engineer

Location: Hybrid, Newcastle or Remote (UK Based)Reports to: Head of QAType: Full-timeJoin Oak Engage - Where Communication Meets ConnectionAt Oak Engage, we're on an exciting growth journey—backed by a major investment from NorthEdge to scale our impact and redefine the future of employee engagement. Trusted by some of the UK's biggest brands, including Aldi, Five Guys, and ITV, we help organisations connect, engage, and empower their people through smarter, more personalised internal communication.

With our next stage of expansion underway, we're building a team of bold, ambitious thinkers ready to make their mark at a high-growth, purpose-driven SaaS company. If you're looking to shape the future of work and grow alongside a company that's going places, now's the time to join Oak. About The RoleWe're looking for an experienced Automation QA Engineer to lead the development and maintenance of our automated test suites. You'll help drive quality throughout the CI/CD pipeline—reducing manual testing effort, catching regressions early, and helping us scale confidently.

This is a key role for someone with strong test automation experience, who understands both the value of solid coverage and how to embed quality into every stage of the engineering process. What You'll DoDesign, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for UI, API, and regression testingIntegrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (e. g.

Azure DevOps)Identify opportunities to increase test coverage and reduce manual effortSupport performance and load testing where appropriateCollaborate with QA and product teams to define test strategies and acceptance criteriaRequirementsWhat We're Looking For3-5+ years in QA, with a focus on automationStrong experience with test automation frameworksExperience with tools like Playwright, Ghost Inspector & PostmanUnderstanding of version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and testing best practicesGood communication and documentation skillsRecent manual testing experience is a bonus BenefitsWhy Join Oak?A meaningful role in a mission-led SaaS company with strong growth and product-market fitThe chance to work with household brands and solve real-world enterprise challengesFlexible hybrid or remote working optionsPrivate health insurance, life insurance, and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)Gym contribution and travel allowanceEnhanced maternity, paternity, and discretionary leaveGenerous holiday policy (25 days + Bank Holidays + additional discretionary days)Regular team socials and a positive, collaborative cultureOur Recruitment ProcessHiring Manager InterviewDeep dive into architecture, problem-solving, and team contributionsAssess communication and curiosityTechnical Task or Live PairingRealistic, time-bound task or live coding sessionUse structured rubric for fairness (avoid freeform "whiteboarding")"Focus on team collaboration, code quality, and feedback" Peer Technical Panel/Culture Fit / CTO Chat - In person at our NCL HQIncludes cross-functional devs, product manager or designerAssess long-term growth potential and alignment with tech principlesOpportunity for candidate to ask strategic questionsEquality & Diversity at OakAt Oak, we're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, supported, and able to thrive.

We believe that different perspectives make us stronger, and we actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities — including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status. We are an equal opportunities employer. All hiring decisions are based on business needs, role requirements, and individual qualifications — without bias or discrimination. If you require any adjustments to the interview process or the role itself to support accessibility, please let us know — we're happy to help.