Automation Tester
Posted 4 days ago by Stealth iT Consulting
£400 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Automation Tester role involves developing and delivering automated test frameworks to ensure robust testing of business requirements. The position requires collaboration with various teams to enhance test engineering practices while adhering to Agile principles. The role is hybrid, requiring two days onsite per week in specified locations. The position is classified as inside IR35 and offers a competitive rate.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and deliver comprehensive, robust, and reliable automated test frameworks and suites to cover business requirements.
- Identify and resolve defects or issues preventing the delivery of Test Engineering activities.
- Maintain full traceability of defects, tests, and requirements.
- Design, build, and maintain an effective test infrastructure.
- Create and maintain documentation within the test automation code base.
- Stay updated with the latest technical test tools and apply them where beneficial.
- Review and update the test suite to reflect current best practices and reduce technical debt.
- Develop and maintain reusable libraries and services.
- Communicate and share technical resources, knowledge, and lessons learned with other teams.
- Contribute to the production of test approaches and reporting mechanisms agreed upon with senior stakeholders.
- Ensure usability, accessibility, security, stability, and capacity are embedded in the development of citizen services.
- Collaborate with other teams in the Software Development Lifecycle to drive technical solutions.
- Apply Agile principles in practice and use Agile tools intelligently.
- Design and build technical setups and working methods for continuous integration, delivery, and deployment practices.
- Review test practices and implement improvements.
- Participate in community discussions around the latest technology trends, tools, and best practices within Test Engineering.
- Commit to continuous personal development, learning, and training.
- Provide coaching and mentoring to Test Engineering team members.
- Support recruitment-related activities when required.
Key Skills:
- Strong experience as a QA on accessibility testing to GOV.uk standard.
- Pattern Identification and Problem Solving: Identify simple patterns and trends.
- Test Conditions and Risk Analysis: Review requirements and specifications to define test conditions.
- Non-Functional Test Case Design: Design and execute non-functional test cases using standard testing techniques.
- Agile Principles and Tools: Apply Agile principles in practice and provide a clear framework for team delivery.
- Knowledge of core technical concepts related to the role.
Salary (Rate): £400 daily
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Detailed Description From Employer:
Role Title: Automation Tester
Clearance: Requires Active SC
Location: Hybrid, 2 days onsite per week in (Manchester OR Leeds OR Blackpool, Sheffield OR Newcastle)
Duration: 6 Months
Rate: £400
Inside IR35
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and deliver comprehensive, robust, and reliable automated test frameworks and suites to cover business requirements.
- Identify and resolve defects or issues preventing the delivery of Test Engineering activities.
- Maintain full traceability of defects, tests, and requirements.
- Design, build, and maintain an effective test infrastructure.
- Create and maintain documentation within the test automation code base.
- Stay updated with the latest technical test tools and apply them where beneficial.
- Review and update the test suite to reflect current best practices and reduce technical debt.
- Develop and maintain reusable libraries and services.
- Communicate and share technical resources, knowledge, and lessons learned with other teams.
- Contribute to the production of test approaches and reporting mechanisms agreed upon with senior stakeholders.
- Ensure usability, accessibility, security, stability, and capacity are embedded in the development of citizen services.
- Collaborate with other teams in the Software Development Lifecycle to drive technical solutions.
- Apply Agile principles in practice and use Agile tools intelligently.
- Design and build technical setups and working methods for continuous integration, delivery, and deployment practices.
- Review test practices and implement improvements.
- Participate in community discussions around the latest technology trends, tools, and best practices within Test Engineering.
- Commit to continuous personal development, learning, and training.
- Provide coaching and mentoring to Test Engineering team members.
- Support recruitment-related activities when required.
Technical Skills Required
Key Criteria:
- Accessibility Testing – Strong experience as a QA on accessibility testing to GOV.uk standard
- Pattern Identification and Problem Solving: Identify simple patterns and trends. Investigate problems and opportunities in existing processes and recommend solutions. Work with stakeholders to identify objectives and potential benefits.
- Test Conditions and Risk Analysis: Review requirements and specifications to define test conditions. Identify issues and risks associated with work. Analyse and report test activities and results.
- Non-Functional Test Case Design: Design and execute non-functional test cases using standard testing techniques. Develop different business scenarios for features in collaboration with the team.
- Agile Principles and Tools: Apply Agile principles in practice. Provide a clear, open, and transparent framework for team delivery. Use Agile tools intelligently and visualize the team's work. Adapt, reflect, and see outside of the process.
- Knowledge and Experience: Select and support the most appropriate tool or method. Understand and apply core technical concepts related to the role.