Automation Test Engineer: Build QA Strategy & Scripts

Reed Talent Solutions

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

On-site

GBP 42,000 - 62,000

Full time

14 days+

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Pension scheme 2:1
Cycle to work scheme
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Employee assistance programme
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Job summary

Reed Talent Solutions is seeking a Test Engineer in the UK to build and own an automated testing capability integrated into the QA strategy. You will select tools, create automation scripts, and establish reporting to support project delivery.

The role requires experience in Selenium/automation tools, strong understanding of the SDLC, and ISTQB qualifications. Collaborative, agile teams and government-facing environments are expected.

Qualifications

  • Experience in functional and non-functional testing, with the ability to plan, design, script and execute tests.
  • ISTQB Advanced Level - Test Automation Engineer certification is desirable.
  • Experience in full SDLC and Agile methodologies, including Scrum.
  • Ability to communicate with multiple levels of stakeholders, technical and non-technical.

Responsibilities

  • Set up an Automated Test capability aligning with the QA Strategy.
  • Create and own automation processes and tool selection.
  • Develop automated scripts and schedule/report test results.
  • Support Agile teams with high-quality automated testing.

Skills

Automation Testing
Selenium
LoadRunner
TestComplete
UFT
Agile / Scrum
Communication
SDLC

Education

ISTQB Advanced - Test Automation Engineer
ISTQB Foundation - Certified Tester

Tools

Selenium
LoadRunner
TestComplete
UFT

Job description

Reed Talent Solutions is seeking a Test Engineer in the UK to build and own an automated testing capability integrated into the QA strategy. You will select tools, create automation scripts, and establish reporting to support project delivery.

The role requires experience in Selenium/automation tools, strong understanding of the SDLC, and ISTQB qualifications. Collaborative, agile teams and government-facing environments are expected.

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