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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Automation Test Analyst - **Company:** Seven Group Holdings Limited - **Location:** Edinburgh, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** .NET Framework, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), FitNesse, Team Foundation Server, Object-Oriented Software Development, Selenium, Software Engineering, Software Systems, SQL Databases, Software Testing Automation Framework, Postman, ReadyAPI, Specflow, Playwright, Data Generation - **Published:** May 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=6015718b3ee5b95f ## About the Role Do you have experience in Time management?, General Skills/tools: * The ability to interact and influence Agile Squad(s) and other key stakeholders. * BDD experience to champion best practices aligned with industry standards. * Strong analytical skills to influence testing approach. * Strong problem-solving skills. * Strong communication skills (verbal & written) to help manage defects and relay complex technical details to a business audience. * In-depth knowledge of the delivery lifecycle alongside the ISTQB industry best practice techniques. * Asset Management industry knowledge. * Experience of Azure Cloud and associated tech stack. * Intermediate SQL. * Microsoft Developer & Test Tools e.g., TFS / ADO. Automation Skills/tools: * Playwright (.Net). * Specflow / Reqnroll (or another BDD framework tool). * Selenium (desirable). * Proficient in object-oriented programming (C# desirable). * FitNesse (desirable). * Familiarity with API test tools e.g., Postman / ReadyAPI. * Familiarity CI/CD Pipelines (desirable). Knowledge: * In-depth knowledge of the delivery lifecycle. * ISTQB industry best practise techniques. * Asset Management industry knowledge. Qualifications: * ISEB / ISTQB Foundation * Further ISEB / ISTQB qualifications are advantageous. * Minimum of 5 years' experience Other Professional Attributes: * Team player. * Conscientious. * Excellent attention to detail. * Excellent time management skills. * Proactive approach. * Ability to think laterally. * Can-do attitude. * Self-motivated and adept at pushing initiatives forward. ## Description To provide 7IM Agile Squad(s) with an automation-first approach to delivering incremental change. Provide day-to-day support to meet the 7IM Test Chapter objectives. Provide informed test guidance, support and delivery to the business, development and support functions throughout the lifecycle of our software solutions, with an 'shift-left' approach. Helping to support the overall delivery of the test automation agenda as 7IM drives towards a Quality Engineering culture., * Ability to build and enhance Test Automation frameworks. * Continuous learning while keeping apprised of industry advancements, particularly in the use of AI. * Analysis of requirements (functional / non-functional) to enable you to confidently suggest types of testing that could / should be conducted on a piece of work, including the approach(es) that could / should be taken. * Create data generation / manipulation / mining queries to support test prep and execution. * Communication of the impact of not conducting certain types of testing should be effective, such that stakeholders understand and acknowledge any assumed risk. * Be proactive in terms of suggesting improvements to test principles, techniques, and tools to other 7IM Test Chapter members. * Create opportunities to increase efficiency, consistency, and value of testing; once created these opportunities should be driven forward in the most autonomous way possible. * Support Test Leads in the roll out of new approaches and processes. * Driving a BDD and/or TDD culture among peers, within the software development lifecycle. * Coaching members of the wider Test Chapter who have automation ambition. ## Related Videos - [SMART Test Automation - the experience of legacy transformation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100215-smart-test-automation-the-experience-of-legacy-transformation) - [Testing .NET applications a Tool box for every developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/704-testing-net-applications-a-tool-box-for-every-developer) - [AIQSpecFlow: Improves and automates your agile process of specification and creation of testcases.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100084-aiqspecflow-improves-and-automates-your-agile-process-of-specification-and-creation-of-testcases) ## Related Articles - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [7 Most Popular Web Developer Jobs in Europe](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/163-7-most-popular-web-developer-jobs-in-europe) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Fullstack Developer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/251-fullstack-developer-salary-uk)