Contract Software Engineer in Test
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Requirements
Do you have experience in iOS?, The team need a strong Back End SEIT Lead to collaborate with developers, product owners, and stakeholders to define and implement effective testing strategies for each app feature. Prioritising testing activities based on project goals, risk assessment, and business requirements. They must have strong communication skills to articulate testing strategies and results to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Strong communication and mentoring skills
- Experience of automation testing native mobile applications in multi-disciplinary teams
- Experience in implementing mobile test strategies for faster feedback loops and to improve testing outcomes
- Strong programming skills and experience with an OO language such as Python or JavaScript
- Experience with Appium and cross device testing on iOS and Android platforms
- Experience of testing APIs and relational database technologies such as MySQL or similar
- Experience of implementing and using cloud based device farms
- Experienced advocate for practices such as Test-Driven Development and Pair Programming
- Experience with source code management and version control (Git/GitHub/GitLab)
- Experience with modern CI/CD tools and techniques
Desirable skills:
- Experience in BDD and creating tests using Gherkin syntax
- Experience working with observability and monitoring tools such as Firebase or similar
- Experience of non-functional testing in a mobile environment
Benefits & conditions
We are recruiting for a Contract SEIT (Senior) for a 6 month contract. This will be on a remote basis, with adhoc travel to our Manchester office required. Day rate: Up to £500 per day.