API Test Analyst / Automation Tester

Experis UK; Northampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented API Test Analyst / Automation Tester to enhance their testing processes. This role involves creating automation scripts, executing tests, and effectively communicating results to stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have experience in API test automation, particularly with tools like REST Assured, Selenium, and Cucumber. Join a forward-thinking team that values innovation and process improvement, while contributing to high-quality software delivery in a dynamic environment. This is an exciting opportunity for entry-level professionals eager to make an impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in API test automation using REST Assured, Karate, Selenium, Cucumber with Java.
• Ability to estimate, design test plans, write test scenarios, execute cases, and report bugs.

Responsibilities

• Create automation scripts, estimates, and perform pre- and post-conditioning.
• Execute automated tests and collate evidence for progress reporting.

Skills

API Test Automation

REST Assured

Selenium

Cucumber

Java

Effective Communication

Tools

JQuery

Job description

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Responsibilities:

• Under minimal supervision, create automation scripts, estimates, and perform pre- and post-conditioning.
• Execute automated tests and collate evidence for progress reporting and tracking.
• Communicate the tests executed, data used, results, and defects to project stakeholders.

Job Details:

• Title: Test Analyst
• Description: API Testing
• Location: Northampton
• Duration: until 31 December 2025
• Rate: £280 per day - via Umbrella

Role Overview:

• API Automation Tester

Overall Purpose:

• Create automation scripts using Java, Selenium, JQuery, Cucumber.
• Set up and execute automated tests, record evidence.

Essential Skills/Qualifications:

• Experience in API test automation using REST Assured, Karate, Selenium, Cucumber with Java.
• Knowledge of testing lifecycle, techniques, and approaches.
• Ability to estimate, design test plans, write test scenarios, execute cases, and report bugs.
• Ability to identify process improvements and write high-quality, reusable test code.
• Effective communication skills for reporting to stakeholders.

Key Accountabilities:

• Improve testing efficiency and methods.
• Participate in requirement analysis, risk identification, and test scenario creation.
• Maintain awareness of feature developments and ensure quality integration.
• Develop automation code and execute tests, recording evidence.

Stakeholder Management & Leadership:

• Promote best practices and stay current with development standards.
• Champion innovation and process improvements.
• Identify development needs and seek training opportunities.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Additional Information:

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Quality Assurance
• Industry: Staffing and Recruiting