Summary: The role of Test Engineer (Performance & Automation) involves working predominantly remotely with a requirement for occasional travel to Coventry and London. The position focuses on performance testing and automation, specifically utilizing K6 for API performance testing. This is a 3-month contract through an umbrella company, emphasizing the need for strong technical skills in automation and performance testing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct test automation and performance testing.
• Utilize K6 for API performance testing, including scripting and analyzing test results.
• Implement UI automation using Cypress.
• Write automation tests in JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Test APIs, RESTful services, and microservices architecture.
• Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions or Jenkins.
• Coach teams on automation best practices.
• Work independently to deliver improvements proactively.

Key Skills:

• Proven experience in test automation and performance testing.
• Strong expertise in K6 for API performance testing.
• Hands-on experience with Cypress for UI automation.
• Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript for writing automation tests.
• Deep understanding of API testing, RESTful services, and microservices architecture.
• Experience with CI/CD integration and automation tools.
• Ability to coach teams on automation best practices.
• Independent and proactive work ethic.

Salary (Rate): £550

City: Coventry

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: IT