Manual & Automation Tester

Sparta Global are hiring a Test Engineer to join a growing platform team, working across both manual and automated testing. This is an initial 6-month fixed-term-contract, requiring 3 days per week onsite in Hove. Overview:This is a hands-on role with a clear shift towards Java-based automation, offering strong progression opportunities as the team scales.You will play a key role in ensuring the quality and reliability of platform upgrades, working within Agile delivery cycles to build and maintain effective test coverage. Key Responsibilities:Design, execute and maintain both manual and automated test casesContribute to the development of Java-based test automation frameworksSupport testing for platform upgrades, ensuring minimal disruption and high quality releasesWork closely with developers, product teams and other QA engineers within Agile sprint cyclesIdentify defects, track issues and support resolution through to completionContinuously improve QA processes, tooling and test coverage

Required Skills & Experience:Experience in both manual and automation testingStrong interest or experience in Java-based test automationFamiliarity with Agile / Scrum delivery environmentsExperience testing APIs using tools such as Postman or SoapUIExperience using IDEs such as IntelliJStrong attention to detail and problem-solving skillsExperience with Sonata testing toolsExperience contributing to or building automation frameworksExposure to platform or system upgrade testing