Automation Tester - Outside IR35

Summary: The Automation Test Lead role focuses on leading automated testing efforts for Python/Django applications, requiring a hands-on approach to writing test code. The position is remote and initially set for a duration of three months, with an emphasis on BDD-style testing and continuous integration. Candidates should possess mid to senior-level experience in QA and automated testing methodologies. The role is classified as outside IR35, indicating a favorable tax status for contractors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead automated testing efforts for Python/Django applications.
• Conduct BDD-style automated acceptance testing using Gherkin feature files.
• Write test code for automated tests, avoiding manual testing roles.
• Utilize Behave, Kotlin, and Selenium toolset for testing.
• Implement automated continuous integration and regression testing.
• Collaborate with team members using TeamCity and GitLab testing pipelines.

Key Skills:

• Mid to Senior experience level in QA.
• General QA experience testing Python/Django applications.
• Experience with automated continuous integration and regression testing.
• Proficiency in writing test code for automated tests.
• Familiarity with Behave, Kotlin, and Selenium toolset.
• Experience in BDD-style testing using Gherkin feature files.
• Knowledge of TeamCity and GitLab testing pipelines.

Salary (Rate): £350 daily

City: City of London

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Automation Test Lead (Python)

Rate - £350
Location - Remote
Duration - 3 months initially
IR35 - Outside

We would be looking for:

• Mid to Senior experience level

• General QA experience testing python/Django applications

• Experience with automated continuous integration and regression testing
• Using Behave, Kotlin and Selenium toolset

• BDD-style automated acceptance testing using Gherkin feature files

• Experience writing test code (for automated tests, we want to avoid anyone who has only ever been involved in manual testing)
• this is a hands on role writing test code, not just manual testing

• Python/Django experience

• Experience using teamcity and gitlab testing pipelines would be beneficial