Automation Test Engineer (SC Cleared)

AND Digital; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking tech company dedicated to closing the digital skills gap. In this role, you'll leverage your expertise in manual and automation testing to deliver impactful digital solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to create comprehensive test plans and execute tests that ensure high-quality software delivery. With a flexible working model and a commitment to employee growth, this opportunity not only enhances your skills but also contributes to meaningful projects that make a difference in people's lives. If you're passionate about testing and innovation, this is the perfect place for you.

Benefits

26 days holiday allowance + bank holidays

Flexible bank holidays

12 ‘Wonder, Share, Delight' days per year

Annual budget for training and upskilling

Share scheme

£1000 flexifund for personalized benefits

Private medical insurance

6% employer pension contribution

Opportunities for upskilling

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Strong experience in manual testing and automation testing tools.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design and document comprehensive test plans and test cases.
• Implement automated tests and perform manual testing.

Skills

Manual Testing

Automation Testing

API Testing

Communication Skills

Defect Management

Test Planning

Tools

Selenium

Cypress

Playwright

Postman

AWS

JIRA

Azure DevOps

Job description

Who We Are:

AND Digital are a tech company focused on accelerating digital delivery and dedicated to closing the digital skills gap. We've been helping organisations build better digital products and stronger digital teams since 2014.

We believe our work should always make a remarkable impact for our clients. We do this through our regional offices (or ‘Clubs') building strong relationships with our partners, so that they are always prioritised by a team within close proximity.

This unique model has driven success for our clients and ourselves, evidenced by our remarkable organic growth since 2014. Today we number more than 1,300 people with Clubs all over the UK, Europe and the USA with plans for global expansion in the next couple of years.

Join us - and help us fulfil our mission to close the world's digital skills gap.

What You'll Bring To The Table:

• Test planning: Design and document comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts
• Browser Test Automation: Implement automated tests using e2e tools such as Cypress; Playwright; Selenium
• Backend Test Automation: Implement automated API tests using API tools such as Postman/Newman
• Test Automation in Code: Work independently or with developers to develop tests in Typescript/Java/Javascript
• Test execution: Perform tests manually and document test results, and report defects
• Defect management: Identify, document, and track software defects, and work with developers to resolve issues
• Collaboration: Work closely with developers, business analysts, and stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage
• User documentation: Write and update user documentation and operational procedures
• Fixes and improvements: Devise and deploy fixes and improvements
• Demonstrable experience working with Xray or similar test management tools
• Must be able to write BDD scenarios

Why join AND Digital?

We have three core values: wonder, share, and delight. These values inform how we work with clients, and our culture: what it feels like to work for AND. We believe collaboration, ambition, curiosity and fun can drive innovation by creating a better environment for problem-solving.

By Joining AND, We'll Provide:

• Opportunities to work on projects with big clients and produce meaningful work that makes a genuine difference to people's lives.
• Opportunity to develop and deepen test automation skills.
• A "Blended Working" model, meaning you will be able to work in a range of locations from; your home, in your clubhouse, on a client, as well as just a change of scenery.
• The benefits of having a small company feel through being part of an autonomous Club, while being able to take in the benefits of a larger organisation.
• A dedicated career scrum team, designed to help you reach your career goals and develop the skills you need to be your best self.
• A safe environment for you to be yourself and challenge yourself.

Benefits:

• 26 days holiday allowance + bank holidays
• Flexible bank holidays
• 12 ‘Wonder, Share, Delight' days per year which can be used for upskilling, volunteering, personal well being
• Annual budget for training and upskilling
• Share scheme
• A £1000 flexifund to use on a personalised list of benefits such as Gym membership, Cycle to Work Scheme, Health, dental and optical cash plan
• Private medical insurance
• 6% employer pension contribution, when you contribute 2%
• PLUS many more

For a full list of benefits - click here

Equal Opportunities Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We actively encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, and individuals with disabilities. We consider all flexible working arrangements, subject to the requirements of the role. Where reasonable adjustments are needed, we will strive to make changes to accommodate them.

Requirements:

• Strong experience of manual testing, writing test cases and producing test reports.
• Strong experience of automation testing tools and processes including tools like Selenium, Cypress or Playwright etc.
• API Testing experience with tools such as Postman, SoapUI.
• Experience with AWS.
• Experience of defining and implementing a test strategy and approach.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate your expertise to non-technical stakeholders.
• Understanding of non-functional testing in areas such as accessibility, performance and security.
• Knowledge and understanding of OWASP top ten security vulnerabilities.
• Working knowledge of common agile methodologies and tooling such as JIRA and/or Azure DevOps.
• Experience with MFA and Database testing preferred.

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: IT Services and IT Consulting