Automation Test Lead
Location:
Leeds, West Yorkshire
SalaryFrom: £40000
SalaryTo: £50000 +
SalaryText: + 3% flexible benefits + on target bonus of 10% + contributory pension
Job Type:Full Time
Department: Information Technology
The clients personal approach is why they’ve been awarded an Exceptional 3 star rating by Investor in Customer for the last two years and why they’re one of the UK’s leading financial services organisations.
They’re now looking for an Automation Test Lead to join their growing team. This is a great role to provide technical expertise in test automation and to manage a small team of System Test Engineers.
The successful individual will provide industry leading skills in testing solutions; defining future test strategies, tools and processes, and overseeing the quality and consistency of testing activities including writing test plans, tests scripts, managing defects, and executing tests and leading the transition from manual testing processes to test automation.
You’ll be responsible for:
o Defining, creating and managing the automation frameworks for the core applications
o Working closely with other development and test leaders, the role has full accountability of test activities across the team
o Managing the design and implementation of automation frameworks
o Writing automated tests, scripts and feature files
o Driving Behaviour Driven Development (BDD)
o Managing the testing team. Responsibilities include (but not limited to) resource planning, workload allocation, regular appraisals, mentoring and performance reviews.
o Overseeing a range of test types including but not limited to System Integration Testing, Operational Acceptance Testing, Security Testing, and UAT.
o Owning automation test processes – tools, strategies, processes and governance.
o Ensuring testing standards and conventions are adhered to throughout the SDLC.
o Validating all releases before submission to Change Advisory Board to ensure coverage, consistency and completeness of documentation and evidence.
o Managing all testing activities, strategic projects, and small changes allocating resource as required.
o Managing resources to reduce key person dependencies and single points of failure.
o Working with the Application Test & Product Manager to help deliver key testing initiatives.
You’ll need to evidence the following qualifications, skills and experience:
Essential
o Extensive technical testing experienceo Proven experience in test automationo Experience of managing a small testing functiono Experience in using Selenium WebDriver & IDEo Knowledge of Microsoft Test Manager (2013 & beyond) & TFS 2013o Understanding of Continuous Integration tools (e.g. TeamCity)o Experience of testing a range of systems – ETL, Applications, Batch processes,o Proven history of implementing automation frameworks and automation test strategieso Knowledge of software design principles and architectureo Experience defining, building and maintaining test harnesseso Experience of working within a structured IT delivery teamo Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Desirable
o Working knowledge of.NET languages & T-SQLo Experience in testing systems/applications in SQL, SSIS,.NETo Experience in testing web based applicationso Experience of using SOAPUI and Visual Studio for automation purposeso Financial services experienceo Experience in using SpecFlow - desirableo Automated API testing experience - desirableo ISTQB Advanced Certificate in Test Management (desirable)o Relevant Test Automation certification (desirable)o Degree level qualification (desirable)Plus, we’re looking for someone who can demonstrate the following:o Excellent people management skillso Task orientatedo Strong communicatoro Strong analytical skillso Prioritisation of personal workload to meet business needsThe Benefits:o Competitive salary with annual bonuso Contributory pensiono 3% flexible benefits - including cycle to work, critical illness, dental insurance, childcare vouchers, travel insurance, dining club, retail discounts and the option to buy up to one week’s worth of holiday subject to start dateo Free shuttle bus from Leeds City Centreo Subsidised on-site restauranto Free on-site gymo Excellent coaching and training
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