Automation & Mainframe Tester

Experis UK; Northampton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in consulting and technology services is seeking an Automation & Mainframe Tester for a 6-month contract role in Northampton. This position involves designing, developing, and executing automated testing strategies, collaborating with teams to ensure software quality and reliability. Ideal candidates will possess strong test automation skills and an understanding of various tools and technologies essential for modern testing.

Qualifications

• Strong test automation knowledge in Java and related tools.
• Experience in CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute testing strategies for software functionality.
• Develop and implement test plans to ensure quality standards.
• Lead and supervise a team while fostering technical excellence.

Skills

JCL

CICS

SQL

Cobol

DB2

VSAM

Java

Cucumber JVM

Maven

Git

Selenium

AWS

Jenkins

Rest API

Rest Assured

Tools

Eclipse

IntelliJ IDEA

Job description

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Role Title: Automation & Mainframe Tester

Duration: 6 Months

Location: Northampton/ Knutsford

Rate: £345 - Umbrella only

Would you like to join a global leader in consulting, technology services and digital transformation?

Our client is at the forefront of innovation to address the entire breadth of opportunities in the evolving world of cloud, digital and platforms.

Role Purpose / Summary

Purpose of the role

• JCL, CICS, SQL, FileAid, AbendAid, Cobol, DB2 & VSAM
• Strong test automation knowledge on below tools and technologies
• Java
• Cucumber JVM, Maven, Git, Selenium, Maven
• Devops tools (AWS, Jenkins)
• CI/CD pipelines
• Hands on experience in automation development and execution
• Development tools such as: Eclipse, IntelliJ IDEA
• Knowledge on Rest API, Rest Assured.
• Relational databases (MS SQL Server and Oracle DB).
• Strong knowledge of Testing lifecycle and core testing process/techniques using different test approaches
• Excellent knowledge in testing skills (writing Test strategy/approach, test scenarios, executing test cases, opening bugs, verifying bugs)
• To design, develop, and execute testing strategies to validate functionality, performance, and user experience, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve defects, and continuously improve testing processes and methodologies, to ensure software quality and reliability.
• Development and implementation of comprehensive test plans and strategies to validate software functionality and ensure compliance with established quality standards.
• Creation and execution automated test scripts, leveraging testing frameworks and tools to facilitate early detection of defects and quality issues.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams to analyse requirements, participate in design discussions, and contribute to the development of acceptance criteria, ensuring a thorough understanding of the software being tested.
• Root cause analysis for identified defects, working closely with developers to provide detailed information and support defect resolution.
• Collaboration with peers, participate in code reviews, and promote a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing.
• Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations, and actively contribute to the organization's technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth.
• Perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard, consistently driving continuous improvement.
• Requires in-depth technical knowledge and experience in their area of expertise.
• Thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise.
• Lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements, and coordinating team resources.
• If leadership responsibilities exist, demonstrate leadership behaviors to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver excellence.
• For individual contributors, develop technical expertise and act as an advisor where appropriate.
• Impact the work of related teams within the area.
• Partner with other functions and business areas.
• Take responsibility for end results of a team's operational activities.
• Maintain and continually build understanding of how own sub-function integrates with the organization’s products, services, and processes.
• Demonstrate understanding of how areas contribute to organizational objectives.

All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to high application volume, only successful applicants will be contacted. We thank you for your interest!

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Quality Assurance

Industries

• Staffing and Recruiting

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Location: Northampton, England, United Kingdom