Graduate Test Automation Engineer Software Engineering · Cottenham - Cosworth Ltd

Description

Job Description

Join us as we build the next generation of connected automotive experiences. We're looking for a motivated graduate who's excited about test automation, enjoys solving real engineering challenges, and wants to contribute to products used by global automotive brands.

The Role

You'll be hands‑on across the full test automation lifecycle - design, implementation, execution, and reporting. Your work will directly influence the quality and reliability of our platform.

You'll also enjoy:

• A clear path for career growth
• A friendly, collaborative engineering culture
• Technically challenging, meaningful projects
• Hybrid working, with on‑site time for development and team collaboration

Our automated tests are primarily written in C#, using Appium to target Windows, macOS, iOS and Android. You'll work with both virtual environments and real hardware bench systems, giving you exposure to a broad range of technologies.

Candidate Profile

• A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar—or equivalent practical experience
• Experience building reliable, repeatable tests for mobile or desktop applications
• Strong programming or scripting skills
• A pragmatic, curious, problem‑solving mindset
• A passion for clean, maintainable code
• Enthusiasm for teamwork and delivering high‑quality products
• A desire to learn new tools, frameworks, and technologies

Desirable experience

• Automated UI testing experience (e.g., MAUI)
• Testing across Windows, macOS, iOS, and/or Android