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