API Test Analyst / Automation Tester

Summary: The API Test Analyst / Automation Tester role involves creating and executing automation scripts for API testing with minimal supervision. The position requires collaboration with project stakeholders to report on testing progress and results while ensuring quality through continuous improvement of testing methods. The role emphasizes the use of various automation tools and techniques, particularly in Java, Selenium, and REST Assured. The successful candidate will also engage in stakeholder management and promote best practices within the team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create automation scripts and execute automated tests.
• Collate evidence for test automation progress reporting.
• Articulate tests executed, data used, results, and defects to stakeholders.
• Participate in requirement analysis and creation of test scenarios.
• Build efficiency in testing and improve test methods and processes.
• Set up and execute automated tests, recording evidence.
• Promote best practices and champion innovation within the team.
• Identify development needs and seek opportunities for improvement.

Key Skills:

• API test automation experience.
• Proficiency in test automation tools such as REST Assured, Selenium, and Cucumber using Java.
• Extensive knowledge of the testing lifecycle and core testing processes.
• Ability to design test plans, write test scenarios, and execute test cases.
• Strong communication skills for reporting status and progress.
• Experience in writing high-quality, reusable, and testable code.
• Knowledge of emerging software development methods and tools.

Salary (Rate): 280

City: Northampton

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT