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Test Automation Engineer (Python / Firmware)

Posted 11/05/2026

£45000 - £50000 per annum

Lisburn

Temporary

IT & Digital

Job Description

MCS Group is working with a pioneer in renewable energy and green technology as they look for an Test Automation Engineer to join them. The role will focus on firmware and embedded systems testing, with automation at its core. You will join on a temporary contract for circa 12 months, with some extension possibility. The client is Lisburn based, so you will spend time on-site but with some working from home options as well.

This is a great opportunity to work on cutting-edge products while sharpening your automation expertise.

The Role

  • Design, build and maintain test automation frameworks
  • Develop automated tests using Python and Robot Framework
  • Test micro-services within Docker-based environments
  • Support CI/CD processes using tools such as Jenkins
  • Perform detailed troubleshooting and root cause analysis
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to improve test coverage and quality

The Person

  • Solid experience in firmware test and automation engineering
  • Hands-on expertise with Python, Robot Framework, and Docker
  • Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g. Jenkins)
  • Familiarity with Selenium or similar frameworks
  • Experience using GitHub or other configuration management tools
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication and organisational skills
  • Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities
  • Experience with embedded systems and Linux environments would be preferred

Salary: £45k - £50k (Depending on experience, paid as a rate per hour for the duration of the temporary post)
Duration: 12 months with potential for extension
Location: Lisburn, Northern Ireland

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Jill Johnston, Head of IT Contracts, at MCS Group 02896 935 509

Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs www.mcsgroup.jobs

MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request.

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