Summary: The Automation Test Engineer role based in Sheffield involves a hybrid working arrangement, requiring 60% office presence and 40% remote work. The position is for a duration of 7 months and focuses on API and UI testing, with an emphasis on automation methodologies. Candidates should possess 5-7 years of relevant experience and strong communication skills to effectively convey technical issues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare Test Cases and Test Plans.
• Communicate technical issues or requirements clearly and effectively.
• Perform API Testing, specializing in XML, XSD, XPath Syntax, Web Services, MQ, Topics, REST, HTTP, and SOAP Messaging.
• Conduct UI and API/Rest assured Automation testing.
• Utilize REST ASSURED/JUnit framework for API testing.
• Manage version control using GIT and JIRA.
• Understand and implement REST API types (GET, PUT, POST, DELETE) and their workings.
• Work with HTTP, JSON protocol, and Message Schema.

Key Skills:

• Good knowledge of application architecture.
• Excellent understanding of Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Experience in preparing Test Cases and Test Plans.
• Hands-on experience with REST ASSURED/JUnit framework.
• Proficiency in GIT commands and version control.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of Message Schema, RAML, and Request-Response mechanisms.

Salary (Rate): £390

City: Sheffield

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: IT