Automation Test Engineer
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Job description
This role is primarily remote, however, there would be a benefit to be located closer to the Glasgow area.
Analyzes, develops, designs, and maintains software Automation Test script for the organization's products and systems. Performs system integration of software and hardware to maintain throughput and program consistency. Develops, validates, and tests: structures and user documentation. Assist in resolving customer field issues on live, production systems. Troubleshoot customer reported issues Maintain client/server product.
Requirements
- A formal qualification (Degree) in Computing Science or equivalent numerate qualification
- Experience of Java, Python or C#
- 3+ years experience with UI automation frameworks, targeting handheld/windows apps. E.g. Appium, XCUITest, Repeato
Desirable
- Knowledge of Agile methodologies
- ISTQB certification
- Knowledge of source code management technologies (e.g. GIT, SubVersion etc.)
- Knowledge of software development / issue tracking systems (e.g. Jira, MS DevOps etc.)
- Experience with web service technologies (e.g. SOAP, REST, JSON etc)
- Create/maintain scripts to perform repetitive tasks (Powershell, Bash, etc)
Core Competencies:
- A high level of communication skills and technical understanding, to be able to quickly assess the severity of issues.
- Communication with the product teams to understand quality issues and improve where required
- A critical eye for detail, that challenges the status quo
- Capable of delivering critical feedback without damaging relationships
- To be outspoken when projects are producing sub-standard output
- Be open to change, both with technologies and methodologies
- Continually assess workload and prioritise relevant work activities
Benefits & conditions
In return for your expertise, we'll support you in this new challenge with coaching & development every step of the way. Also, to reward your hard work you'll get:
- Competitive salary and bonus schemes
- Two weeks additional pay per year (holiday bonus).
- 25 days holiday entitlement + bank holidays.
- Attractive defined contribution pension scheme.
- Private medical insurance.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
- Flexible working options.
- Life assurance.
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
- Career development support and wide ranging learning opportunities.
- Employee health and wellbeing support EAP, wellbeing guidance etc.
- Carbon neutral initiatives/goals.
- Corporate social responsibility initiatives including support for volunteering days.
- Well known companies discount scheme.