Test Automation Engineer - Outside IR35 - SC Cleared

Job DescriptionJob Description:
SR2 are working with a leading consultancy client who are looking for a skilled and motivated Test Automation Engineer to join their agile team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in test automation, particularly using Cypress, and experience in both front-end and API testing within agile environments. The role involves ensuring the quality and reliability of a web-based application through comprehensive automated testing.
Required Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience as a Front-end Test Automation Engineer using Cypress.




• Experience in API Test Automation, preferably using Cypress, Postman, and Rest-Assured.




• Strong understanding of JavaScript for front-end development and Java for API development.




• Familiarity with API architecture and data formats such as RESTful services.




• Hands-on experience with Jenkins for CI/CD pipeline integration.




• Proficiency with Git for version control.




• Knowledge of the Page Object Model and common challenges in UI automation.




• Experience with event-driven architectures, particularly using Kafka.




• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment.




• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.




• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.




• Experience working with PostgreSQL for database queries and validation.