Automation Tester

Accenture; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

25 days vacation per year

3 extra days for charitable work

Job summary

Accenture is seeking an Automation Tester to join our Newcastle team. You will automate functional testing for SaaS software, write Java scripts, and work with tools like Selenium, Cucumber, Karate, and Rest-assured.

You will collaborate with users to refine requirements and ensure high-quality software delivery. The role requires hybrid working from our Newcastle office three days per week, with flexibility for client engagements.

Qualifications

• Experience automating functional testing of SaaS software, writing scripts in Java.
• Experience using test tools such as Selenium, Cucumber, Karate, Rest-assured or Wiremock.
• Experience working with users to design and conduct manual testing and understand requirements.
• Proven track record of testing software developments in a structured environment.
• Knowledge of defect management tools e.g. JIRA, Bugzilla or HP ALM.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to plan and execute automated test strategies for SaaS solutions.
• Design and develop automated test scripts using Java and common frameworks.
• Work with clients and users to validate requirements and test results.
• Ensure defect lifecycle is tracked and resolved efficiently.

Skills

Automation testing

SaaS testing

Java scripting

Manual testing

Tools

Selenium

Cucumber

Karate

Rest-assured

Wiremock

JIRA

Bugzilla

HP ALM

Job description

Job Title: Automation Tester

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne

Salary: Competitive + package (dependent on experience)

Hybrid Working: Please note - This role will require you to work from our Newcastle, Cobalt Business Park office 3 days per week.

Note: The above information relates to a specific client requirement

What You Will Learn

• How to provide solutions to real world problems across a variety of industries.
• Help transform leading organisations and communities around the world. The sheer scale of our capabilities and client engagements and the way we collaborate, operate and deliver value provides an unparalleled opportunity to grow and advance.
• How best to develop your skills and hone your talents within an innovative technology environment

Qualification

• Experience automating functional testing of SaaS software, writing scripts in Java
• Experience in using other test tools such as Selenium, Cucumber, Karate, Rest-assured or Wiremock
• Experience working with users to design and conduct manual testing, developing a good understanding of the requirements, user needs and solution design in order to differentiate between defects and enhancements
• A proven track record of testing software developments in a structured environment.
• A complete understanding of the Defect Management lifecycle and knowledge of one or more defect management tools e.g. JIRA, Bugzilla or HP ALM.

Set yourself apart

• Ability to communicate effectively with clients across a range of industry sectors
• Proven history of working within a complex and diverse delivery environment
• Experience working in Agile (Scrum, Kanban or SAFe) environment/teams

What’s in it for you

At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 25 days’ vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!

Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there may be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first‑class services we are known for.

Accenture is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law.