Automation Tester (1 Feb Start)

Automation Tester (On-Site with flexible working hours) - Contract role with potential for renewal or convert to perm

Please Note : 1 FEB start

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain automated test frameworks for comprehensive testing of web applications, REST APIs, and load / performance metrics.
• Develop and execute test automation scripts using Java, with C# experience considered advantageous.
• Create, configure, and maintain CI / CD pipelines, including YAML file creation for automated build and deployment processes.
• Collaborate with development teams to foster Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) practices and ensure high-quality code delivery.
• Perform software testing, including functional, integration, regression, performance, and security testing (security testing skills advantageous).
• Manage source control processes using tools like GIT.
• Mentor and coach development teams on test automation strategies and best practices to ensure seamless integration into agile workflows.
• Navigate SQL databases, run work queries, and manipulate test data to validate technical aspects of development initiatives.
• Contribute to REST API and Web GUI testing, including writing and automating API tests.
• Conduct load and performance testing across applications and identify optimization opportunities.
• Collaborate with DevOps engineers to ensure the seamless integration of test automation into CI / CD pipelines.
• Stay updated on the latest tools, technologies, and practices in test automation and continuous integration.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Programming Languages : Proficiency in Java; experience in C# is advantageous.
• Automation Frameworks : Ability to create and maintain test automation frameworks.
• CI / CD Expertise : Experience in pipeline orchestration, including YAML file creation.
• BDD Expertise : Hands-on experience in Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) and testing.
• Source Control : Proficiency in GIT for source control management.
• Database Knowledge : Ability to navigate SQL databases, run queries, and manipulate test data.
• Testing Types : Proven expertise in REST API, Web GUI, load / performance testing, and writing automated tests.
• Security Testing : Knowledge of security testing practices is advantageous.
• Object-Oriented Programming : Solid understanding and application of OOP principles.
• Technical Mentorship : Ability to coach and support development teams on test automation and its benefits.
• Azure Knowledge : Experience with Azure services is advantageous.