Senior Test Automation Engineer

Senior Test Automation Engineer

Department: Change

Employment Type: Contract / Temp

Location: Manchester

Reporting To: Matthew Ager

This is a fixed term contract for 12 months

You will assume responsibility for the automation of either UI or back end services using python or Java. You will need to come from a testing background and be able to review stories and create test cases based on the business requirements. You will assist in the delivery of projects and to share knowledge to other testers on approaches, how to test particular areas of functionality and help enhance the test automation frameworks.

You will be responsible for creating and executing tests and raising defects to allow for the quality of technology to be measured against defined corporate objectives through implementation of effective testing metrics and controls with full traceability of tests.

• Conducts their testing in accordance with the corporate test policy and test strategy.
• Follows the standard test process across all phases of testing that they are involved with.
• Documents test results for traceability.
• Configures test environments to execute tests.
• Escalates risks and blockers to the test manager.
• Ensure that their tests are picked up in Standard Reports and Closure reports.
• Provide support and guidance on the automation of new features and functionality.
• Extend existing automation tests and develop new tests as required.
• Continually monitor and improve maintenance overhead of automation test execution.
• Definition of test data and providing insight into data management and tooling.
• Development of additional system stubs and test harnesses to facilitate specific types & levels of testing.
• Raising, triaging and resolving issues alongside deep dive issue investigation and replication.
• Generating new and updating existing system and engineering documentation.
• Creating a variety of test related reports for varying stakeholders and audiences.
• Assist in regular reviews of existing processes with the aim of improvement and efficiency.
• Monitor and control deployments into QA environments as part of the CI/CD process.
• Focus on becoming an SME on specific business functionality.

• Degree/Advanced degree and/or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with various aspects of systems testing.
• Comprehensive knowledge of software testing process, methodology and good practices.
• Good understanding of testing methodologies and their application within an agile delivery framework.
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience.
• Experience with Python (preferred) or Java script/Typescript is beneficial.
• Experience with AWS services and automated test tools is beneficial.
• Ability to draw in and coordinate resources from across the business in order to address issues.
• Experience managing small to mid-sized technical team.
• Motivated to solve quality problems, being pragmatic and results focused.

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday PLUS your BIRTHDAY off
• Pension contribution with Royal London
• Life Assurance
• Private medical, dental and optical health insurance with Axa
• Hybrid working
• Free breakfast available