Salary 55,000 - 55,000 GBP per year
Requirements:
- We are looking for an Automation Engineer who is passionate about improving processes and quality standards. You must be eligible for UK Government Security Clearance (SC level). Essential skills and experience include:
- Proficiency in JavaScript.
- Experience with cloud technologies, such as Microsoft Azure or AWS.
- Hands-on experience with browser automation tools and writing Cucumber/Gherkin.
- Familiarity with OWASP Testing Tools and CI/CD pipelines.
- Knowledge of ISTQB/ISEB qualifications, JIRA, and Microsoft Azure DevOps.
- Experience in performance testing (K6 experience is advantageous).
- Competency in root cause analysis and understanding of system architecture.
- Experience in testing desktop, mobile, and bespoke applications.
- Excellent communication skills, particularly with non-technical stakeholders.
- A collaborative team player passionate about QA and continuous improvement.
- Line management experience is needed.
Desirable skills include:
- Experience in training others.
- Knowledge of additional development languages (e.g., C#, Java, Python).
- Understanding of WCAG Accessibility standards.
Responsibilities:
- In this hands-on role as part of our QA team, you will:
- Develop and deliver automated testing for software projects while actively contributing to development discussions.
- Work across multiple projects, focusing on core development, bespoke client requests, and performance QA.
- Stay up to date with advancements in automation software development.
- Take ownership of complex tasks across the test development spectrum.
- Write quality code, peer-review pull requests, and mentor others in creating high-quality solutions.
- Collaborate with DevOps engineers to identify and resolve performance issues.
- Support and mentor junior and mid-level testers in manual, automation, and performance testing.
- Participate in planning sessions with clients and Business Analysts.
- Contribute to continuous improvement in our agile delivery process.
Technologies:
- AWS
- Azure
- C#
- CI/CD
- Cloud
- Cucumber
- DevOps
- ISTQB
- Support
- JIRA
- Java
- JavaScript
- Mobile
- OWASP
- Python
- Security
More:
We offer a hybrid working environment with homeworking options available. It is essential that applicants maintain a safe and productive homeworking setup. If you're a passionate Automation Engineer seeking an opportunity to work on diverse and impactful projects while driving automation innovation, we would love to hear from you.