Direct message the job poster from Brio Digital
They call me 'Data Dom' - Building Great Data Teams Globally
Role: Automation Test Engineer x2 (API, Back-End and Data)
Duration: 3m to begin with and an extension to follow
Sector: Public Sector
** Please only apply if you are comfortable and able to commute to Leeds 2x/week**
About the Role:
We are looking for a skilled Automation Test Engineer with expertise in backend, data, API testing and Python. In this role, you will design, develop, and implement automated testing solutions to ensure the reliability, performance, and security of our backend systems and APIs.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and maintain automated test frameworks for backend services, APIs, and data pipelines.
* Design and execute test cases for RESTful APIs, databases, and cloud-based systems.
* Collaborate with developers and DevOps teams to integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
* Conduct performance, security, and integration testing to ensure system robustness.
* Identify, analyse, and report defects with clear documentation and reproducibility.
* Work closely with product and engineering teams to define quality standards and best practices.
* Continuously improve test strategies and expand test coverage for backend and data systems.
Experience:
* Experience in automation testing, with a focus on backend and API testing.
* Strong programming skills in Python and experience with automation frameworks like PyTest, Robot Framework, or Behave.
* Hands-on experience testing RESTful APIs using tools such as Postman, Newman, or RestAssured.
* Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases and experience validating data integrity.
* Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
* Experience integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI/CD).
* Understanding of message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ) and microservices testing.
* Strong debugging and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented mindset.
Nice to Have:
* Experience with big data testing and data validation.
* Knowledge of security and performance testing methodologies.
* Familiarity with machine learning pipelines and testing data models.
Apply now or email dom@briodigital.io for more information.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Consulting, Information Technology, and Analyst
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting, Hospitals and Health Care, and Public Health
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