Automation Engineer

Company: Vallum Associates
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Location: Sheffield
Job Description:

· Build and maintain an automated test framework and suites for API, event, and graph-based services (Python/PyTest).

· Define and execute test plans/cases/data aligned to requirements and technical specs; maintain FR/NFR traceability.

· Validate IAM concepts and access models (RBAC/ABAC/ReBAC/PBAC) and test decision points “as code” (policy-as-code).

· Perform API automation, contract testing, and replay/reprocessing scenarios.

· Validate graph data (nodes/relationships/hop logic) and event lineage/change behaviour. Experience in Neo4J is preferred.

· Produce regulatory evidence as required; support entry/exit criteria and test governance activities.

· Create/manage Jenkins pipelines to manage tests executions and reporting as part of CI/CD.

· Log, track, and drive defects through triage to closure (JIRA/ Zephyr); communicate progress to stakeholders.

· Collaborate with Cloud Security, DevOps, and Engineering teams; contribute to improving testability and quality.

Posted: June 5th, 2026