API Test Analyst / Automation Tester

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Test Analyst with a strong background in API test automation. This role involves creating and executing automation scripts, utilizing tools like Selenium and Cucumber, and ensuring high-quality testing processes. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and the ability to drive innovation in testing practices. Join a dynamic team focused on improving customer satisfaction and technical excellence. If you're passionate about quality assurance and looking to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in API test automation and knowledge of test automation tools.
• Strong understanding of testing lifecycle and core processes.

Responsibilities

• Create automation scripts and execute automated tests.
• Improve testing efficiency and refine test methods.

Skills

API test automation

REST Assured

Karate

Selenium

Cucumber

Java

Test planning

Bug reporting

Effective communication

Tools

Selenium

REST Assured

Cucumber

Karate

Job description

Job Title: Test Analyst

Description: API Testing

Location: Northampton

Duration: until 31 December 2025

Rate: £280 per day - via Umbrella

Role Details:

API Automation Tester

Overall purpose of role:

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

Essential Skills/Basic Qualifications:

• API test automation experience.
• Knowledge of test automation tools such as REST Assured, Karate, Selenium, Cucumber using Java.
• Extensive understanding of testing lifecycle and core testing processes/techniques.
• Strong testing skills including estimations, test planning, test case design, execution, bug reporting, and verification.
• Ability to identify processes and tools to optimize testing quality.
• Experience in writing high-quality, readable, reusable, testable code.
• Effective communication skills to report status and progress.

Key Accountabilities:

• Improve testing efficiency and continuously refine test methods, techniques, and processes.
• Participate in requirement analysis, risk identification, and test scenario creation.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of feature developments, identify inconsistencies, and resolve conflicts.
• Ensure full integration with a focus on overall service quality.
• Create automation code using Java, Selenium, JQuery, Cucumber.
• Set up and execute automated tests, recording evidence.

Stakeholder Management and Leadership:

• Promote best practices within the team.
• Stay current with emerging software development methods, tools, and standards.
• Drive innovation to improve customer satisfaction, technical excellence, and software delivery.
• Identify personal and team development needs and seek growth opportunities through guidance, coaching, and training.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders in both written and verbal formats.