Senior Contract Automation Tester 3 Month Contract extensions | Outside IR35 | Hybrid Manchester (2 days a week onsite) | £450 - £500 per day Role We’re seeking a Senior Contract Automation Tester to contribute to the next phase of feature development for our interactive platform. Key Responsibilities: Develop, write, and execute automated test suites using industry-standard tools, ensuring they are scalable, maintainable, and effective at identifying defects. Own and maintain a company-wide test strategy, collaborating with teams to implement test plans aligned with shift-left principles. Work with product owners to manage defects, prioritizing and tracking bugs with appropriate manual or automated tests to prevent reoccurrence. Ensure performance, security, and usability standards are met through automated testing, addressing non-functional requirements. Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for efficient release processes, coordinating with relevant teams for seamless QA activities. Provide detailed reporting on test progress and outcomes, delivering actionable insights into software quality. Uphold quality assurance best practices to maintain high testing standards. Essential Experience: 7 years of experience in Agile/Scrum/Kanban development environments with iterative cycles. Proficiency in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS). Experience with database testing. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and release candidate management using tools like GitLab or Jenkins. Expertise in version control systems. Proficiency in API testing tools (e.g., Postman) and API/Web automation testing, including end-to-end and contract testing. Experience with modern test frameworks such as Cypress.io or Playwright. Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript. Familiarity with Atlassian tools, including Jira. Background in manual testing (e.g., regression and exploratory testing). Preferred experience with performance testing tools (e.g., k9s) and security testing tools (e.g., OWASP ZAP). 2 days a week onsite in Manchester - This is non negotiable. Please apply with a copy of your CV asap. Senior Contract Automation Tester 3 Month Contract extensions | Outside IR35 | Hybrid Manchester (2 days a week onsite) | £450 - £500 per day