Automate functional test in the pipeline

[salonichf5]

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Problem: As a user, I want to automate functional tests in the pipeline

Solution: To run functional tests in the pipeline, we introduce a new github workflow that sets up the environment to run tests, and upload results

Testing: Manual testing by pushing to the branch

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Closes #1562

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• I have added tests that prove my fix is effective or that my feature works
• I have checked that all unit tests pass after adding my changes
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• I have rebased my branch onto main
• I will ensure my PR is targeting the main branch and pulling from my branch from my own fork

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[salonichf5]

@lucacome would be great if you could review when time permits