Senior Test Engineer/Test Engineer

Senior Test Engineer/Test Engineer

Posted 1 day ago by LA International

Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
Yorkshire

Summary: The role of Senior Test Engineer/Test Engineer involves developing automated test scripts and contributing to test planning for a long-term program with a blue-chip client. The position requires collaboration with developers to resolve issues and improve test reliability while leading testing activities across multiple teams. The role is based in Leeds with a hybrid working arrangement and is expected to last for six months with potential extensions. Candidates must have SC clearance or be eligible for it.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop automated test scripts using tools like Selenium (Java and Maven), Cypress, Playwright, or similar frameworks
  • Contribute to test planning by identifying test cases that should be automated and determining the best testing approaches
  • Run automated tests, analyze results, and report defects with clear documentation for developers
  • Investigate failures, collaborate with developers to resolve issues, and improve test reliability
  • Experience of working in a complex, multi-disciplinary environment, leading testing activities and engaging with multiple stakeholders
  • Develop and maintain UI & API test frameworks
  • Selenium Automation Testing (Java and Maven) and NFT (K6/JMeter)
  • Perform API testing (Manual via Postman/Insomnia & Automated via Java Rest Assured)
  • Utilize JavaScript-based automation tools (Cypress/Playwright)
  • Contribute to Docker & CI/CD pipeline integration
  • Lead the traceability of testing, risks, defects, and report progress to appropriate stakeholders across several teams
  • Lead Test Engineers across several teams, providing technical leadership and guidance

Key Skills:

  • Hands-on experience in Selenium Automation Testing (Java and Maven)
  • API Testing (Manual - using Postman/Insomnia/Automation - using Java Rest Assured)
  • Knowledge on JavaScript framework (Cypress/Playwright)
  • Knowledge on Docker/CI-CD
  • Experience in different testing frameworks - BDD, TDD, Cucumber, TestNG/JUnit open source framework
  • Understanding of framework integration with Jenkins/Gitlab (continuous integration)
  • Knowledge on JMeter
  • Experience of working in agile methodology
  • Knowledge of Accessibility Testing (WCAG - axe/wave/arc)
  • Hands-on with BDD/TDD frameworks (Cucumber, TestNG, module-based)
  • Expertise in Selenium integration with Jenkins/GitLab
  • Experience in Agile methodology & Accessibility Testing (WCAG - axe/wave/arc)

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Leeds

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: IT