Automation Test Engineer

Detailed Description From Employer:

Automation Test Analyst - £400-500pd - 6 months+- Fully Remote UK

• Create automation tests in Java using Cucumber, Rest Assured and SoapUI
• Analyses requirements and designs to specify, produce and execute functional and non-functional tests. These may be executed automated or manually.
• Collate/review test results and produce test reports
• Trace tests back to requirements, measure and report on coverage
• From a design, produce tests in the toolset referenced to be able to demonstrate the requirements identified
• Proficiency with Agile
• Understand the roles of business analysis and software development in the lifecycles above
• Understand the role of the test automation engineer in the lifecycles above
• Apply the agreed defect management processes and ensure these processes are followed
• Understand and apply the principles of risk-based testing
• Proactively respond to new or increasing risks and issues, proposing and implementing mitigations

Test Specialisms - Enable the core skills in more specialised areas:

Test Automation:

• Contribute to automation design.
• From an automation design produce automated tests and the Test Frameworks and environments in which the tests are executed
• Be familiar with more than one development language, understand software development principles such as versioning, reuse, readability, portability and maintenance
• Proficient with different approaches to test automation and different toolsets including Virtual Services, Test Data Management, Mocking and CI/CD
• Be able to provide consultancy on topics in this area to internal stakeholders, team members and clients
• Carry out Proof of Concepts to ensure that tools and systems are compatible and automation testing would be successfully executed

Agile:

• Experience working in an Agile environment as part of an Agile team is a must

Cloud:

• Understanding and use of AWS.

This engagement is outside IR35 and will be delivered on a statement-of-work basis. The supplier will determine the method, resources, and approach to deliver the agreed outcomes

This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting at SC/DV level. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, reserved post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

Due to the secure nature of the position and working environment, you must have, or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance

More details relating to UK Security Clearance can be found here:

United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK

List of national security vetting clearance levels with guidance on who requires clearance and what checks are completed.

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Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.

Should the role require the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, Reserved Post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.