Automation Tester

Automation Tester

Posted 1 week ago by N Consulting Global

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Negotiable
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London Area, United Kingdom
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Application Programming Interface (API) Automation Behavioral Driven Development (BDD) Cloud Computing Cloud Technology Containerisation Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery Cucumber (Software) DevOps Docker (Software) Gatling (Software) Generic Programming Gitlab Java (Programming Language) Nice (Unix Utility) Performance Testing Selenium (Software) Software Development Software Testing Software Testing Automation Framework Sprint Planning SQL (Programming Language) Stakeholder Management Test Automation Test Engineering Test Strategy Verification And Validation Web Applications

Summary: The Senior Automation Test Engineer (SDET) role requires a highly skilled individual with extensive experience in test automation, API testing, and CI/CD integration. The candidate will design scalable automation frameworks, ensure high-quality software delivery, and lead QA initiatives across various projects. This position emphasizes collaboration with development and product teams to maintain quality throughout the software lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and maintain robust automation frameworks using Java, Selenium, and Playwright
  • Develop and execute automated test scripts for web applications and APIs
  • Perform API testing using REST Assured and validate backend services
  • Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI / Jenkins
  • Collaborate with developers, DevOps, and product teams to ensure quality at every stage
  • Analyze test results, identify defects, and ensure timely resolution
  • Perform database validation using SQL queries
  • Participate in sprint planning, test strategy, and estimation activities
  • Mentor junior QA engineers and promote best practices in automation
  • Continuously improve test coverage, execution speed, and reliability

Key Skills:

  • 5+ years of experience in automation testing / SDET role
  • Strong programming skills in Java
  • Hands-on experience with Selenium and/or Playwright
  • Solid experience in API testing using REST Assured
  • Experience working with CI/CD tools like GitLab and Jenkins
  • Strong knowledge of SQL for data validation
  • Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies
  • Good understanding of software testing principles and QA lifecycle
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) - Nice to Have
  • Knowledge of containerization (Docker) - Nice to Have
  • Experience in performance testing tools (JMeter, Gatling) - Nice to Have
  • Familiarity with BDD tools (Cucumber) - Nice to Have
  • Strong leadership and mentoring abilities
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • Good communication and stakeholder management
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London Area

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Job Title: Senior Automation Test Engineer (SDET)

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Automation Test Engineer (SDET) with strong experience in test automation, API testing, and CI/CD integration. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing scalable automation frameworks, ensuring high-quality software delivery, and leading QA initiatives across projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain robust automation frameworks using Java, Selenium, and Playwright
  • Develop and execute automated test scripts for web applications and APIs
  • Perform API testing using REST Assured and validate backend services
  • Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI / Jenkins
  • Collaborate with developers, DevOps, and product teams to ensure quality at every stage
  • Analyze test results, identify defects, and ensure timely resolution
  • Perform database validation using SQL queries
  • Participate in sprint planning, test strategy, and estimation activities
  • Mentor junior QA engineers and promote best practices in automation
  • Continuously improve test coverage, execution speed, and reliability

Required Skills & Experience

  • 5+ years of experience in automation testing / SDET role
  • Strong programming skills in Java
  • Hands-on experience with Selenium and/or Playwright
  • Solid experience in API testing using REST Assured
  • Experience working with CI/CD tools like GitLab and Jenkins
  • Strong knowledge of SQL for data validation
  • Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies
  • Good understanding of software testing principles and QA lifecycle

Nice to Have

  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)
  • Knowledge of containerization (Docker)
  • Experience in performance testing tools (JMeter, Gatling)
  • Familiarity with BDD tools (Cucumber)

Soft Skills

  • Strong leadership and mentoring abilities
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • Good communication and stakeholder management
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
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