Automation Tester

Summary: The Automation Tester role is focused on automating functional testing for SaaS software, requiring expertise in various testing tools and scripting languages. The position is based in Newcastle, with a contract duration of 12 months and the potential for permanent employment thereafter. Candidates must have a solid understanding of defect management and experience in manual testing collaboration. SC eligibility is required, emphasizing the need for UK residency history.

Key Responsibilities:

• Automate functional testing of SaaS software, writing scripts in Java.
• Utilize test tools such as Selenium, Cucumber, Karate, Rest-assured, or Wiremock.
• Collaborate with users to design and conduct manual testing, understanding requirements and user needs.
• Maintain a proven track record of testing software developments in a structured environment.
• Manage the Defect Management lifecycle using tools like JIRA, Bugzilla, or HP ALM.
• Utilize at least one common scripting language (e.g., Python, Node.js, Typescript, PowerShell, Bash).

Key Skills:

• Experience in automating functional testing of SaaS software.
• Proficiency in Java and other test tools (Selenium, Cucumber, etc.).
• Strong manual testing skills and user collaboration.
• Understanding of the Defect Management lifecycle and relevant tools.
• Experience in at least one common scripting language.

Salary (Rate): £65000 yearly

City: Newcastle Upon Tyne

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Job description: Automation TesterLocation: 3 days oniste a week at NewcastleContract: 12-months FTC, intention to convert to permanent thereafterSC Eligibility: UK national or settled status. 5 years continuous UK address history (including no periods of 30 consecutive days or more spent outside of the UK)

• Experience automating functional testing of SaaS software, writing scripts in Jav.
• Experience in using other test tools such as Selenium, Cucumber, Karate, Rest-assured or Wiremock.
• Experience working with users to design and conduct manual testing, developing a good understanding of the requirements, user needs and solution design in order to differentiate between defects and enhancements
• A proven track record of testing software developments in a structured environment.
• A complete understanding of the Defect Management lifecycle and knowledge of one or more defect management tools eg JIRA, Bugzilla or HP ALM.
• Experience in at least 1 common Scripting language (eg Python, Node.js, Typescript, PowerShell, Bash)