Summary: The Automation Test Engineer role based in Sheffield involves a hybrid working arrangement with 60% office presence and 40% remote work. The position is a 7-month contract requiring 5-7 years of experience in automation testing, particularly with API and UI testing. Candidates must possess strong communication skills and a solid understanding of various testing methodologies and tools.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare Test Cases and Test Plans.
• Communicate technical issues or requirements clearly and effectively.
• Conduct API Testing, specializing in XML, XSD, XPath Syntax, Web Services, MQ, Topics, REST, HTTP, and SOAP Messaging.
• Perform UI and API/Rest assured Automation.
• Utilize REST ASSURED/JUnit framework for API testing.
• Manage version control using GIT and related commands.
• Collaborate using JIRA and Jenkins.
• Understand REST API types and their functionality.
• Comprehend HTTP, JSON protocols, and Message Schema.
• Exhibit strong written and verbal communication skills.

Key Skills:

• Good knowledge of application architecture.
• Excellent understanding of Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Experience in preparing Test Cases and Test Plans.
• Exposure to API Testing and automation tools.
• Hands-on experience with REST ASSURED/JUnit framework.
• Familiarity with GIT, JIRA, and Jenkins.
• Strong understanding of REST API types and HTTP/JSON protocols.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Salary (Rate): £390

City: Sheffield

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: IT