Senior Test Engineer AWS Node Testing (Accounts) FTC [UK]
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Requirements node.js/javascript
playwright
Java
RestAssured
Experience with automated performance testing
Experience working with AWS services
Location Salford or London
Hybrid 1 day a week in the office
eligibility to work in the UK
Job description Role Overview
As a Senior Test Engineer, were looking for an experienced test specialist to work with our media client on their Account team, which is aiming to make a personalised online experience by creating components, systems and services that enable people to be tailored by their activities and interactions; from content recommendations to commenting on suggested articles.
This exciting position involves testing authentication and authorisation microservices written in JavaScript and Node JS which are deployed using AWS and provide APIs and audience facing applications. Having a strong working knowledge of these technologies is vital.
We are working in a multi-discipline squad model which includes QAs, front-end, back-end, user experience, a product owner and a delivery manager working together to achieve our end-to-end outcome.
The successful applicant will have strong NodeJS/JavaScript knowledge, Playwright testing, Java knowledge, Rest Assured testing skills, be experienced in writing automated performance tests and have worked with AWS services.
Key Skills and Responsibilities
Essential Skills
You will:
have knowledge of testing frameworks and libraries (Node JS and Playwright)
have good Java coding skills
be comfortable testing REST APIs with ResAssured
have experience with automated performance testing and keeping our technical stack up to date
have experience working with AWS services and cloud testing
have experience with CI/CD
be a keen team player with a strong willingness to learn
be experienced working in an Agile team
be an advocate for quality and high standards in the team
have great communication skills and experience in resolving cross-team issues
Desirable Skills:
Contract testing using PACT
Cypress
Jest
Security testing (ZAP)
Proficient exploratory testing skills
Collaboration and sharing ideas with other testers
Excellent problem solving skills with a growth mindset
Possess strong attention to detail
Experience
A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field or similar work based experience.
Proven experience as a Senior Software Engineer ideally with a focus on media-related projects.
Very good working knowledge of standard software development frameworks, techniques and methodologies.
Experience with providing coaching and mentoring
Ability to work collaboratively in a team, contributing to the development of business scenarios.
Knowledge of software development tools and technologies.
You are flexible and curious in your approach
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Additional information Duration of the contract: initially 6 months with the possibility of extension FTC.
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