Automation Test Engineer

Infinity Quest
Telford, UK
about 1 month ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
4 years minimum
Compensation
£40,000.0 - £52,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Testing (Software) Java (Programming Language) JavaScript (Programming Language) Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Agile Methodology Amazon Web Services Software Applications JIRA Automation of Tests Microsoft Azure Bug Tracking Systems C Sharp (Programming Language)
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Code Coverage Software Quality Software Debugging DevOps Github Apache JMeter Junit Python (Programming Language) Nunit Scrum Methodology Systems Development Life Cycle SoapUI Strategies of Testing Testng Enterprise Software Applications Performance Testing Postman Cypress (Programming Language) Pytest Containerization Testcomplete Information Technology Playwright Cucumber (Software) Selenium Webdriver Api Management Docker Jenkins

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Automation Test Engineer with strong experience in test automation, functional testing, and quality assurance. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automated testing frameworks and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software applications., * Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for web, API, and enterprise applications.

  • Develop and enhance automation frameworks using industry-standard tools and technologies.
  • Perform functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing.
  • Work with developers, business analysts, and product teams to understand requirements and define test strategies.
  • Identify, document, track, and verify defects through resolution.
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
  • Analyze test results and provide detailed reports on software quality and test coverage.
  • Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous testing.
  • Ensure compliance with quality standards and testing best practices.
  • Mentor junior team members and contribute to continuous improvements in testing processes.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • Experience in software testing and test automation.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver, Playwright, Cypress, or TestComplete.
  • Proficiency in Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript.
  • Experience with API testing using Postman, Rest Assured, or SoapUI.
  • Knowledge of test frameworks such as TestNG, JUnit, NUnit, or PyTest.
  • Experience with defect tracking tools such as JIRA.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools including Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or GitHub Actions.
  • Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, Agile, and DevOps methodologies.
  • Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • Knowledge of performance testing tools such as JMeter.
  • Experience with BDD frameworks such as Cucumber.
  • Exposure to containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.

Key Competencies

  • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and a quality-focused mindset.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

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