Automation Tester (3-6 month contract)

Inspired Thinking Group; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspired Thinking Group is seeking a highly talented Automated Tester for a 3‑6 month contract in the West Midlands. This role involves creating and improving automation test suites using Java and Selenium WebDriver.

The ideal candidate should have experience in QA testing web-based applications and be comfortable in a hybrid model. We value diversity and ensure equal treatment for all job applicants.

Qualifications

• Experience in QA testing web-based applications and cross browser functional testing.
• Familiarity with bug tracking and reporting applications.
• Experience writing test cases.

Responsibilities

• Creating, developing and improving the automation suites for projects.
• Developing automation tests within test frameworks using Java with Selenium WebDriver.
• Working alongside Development teams to resolve issues.
• Writing and running test scripts and regression suites.

Skills

QA testing web-based applications

Selenium WebDriver

Java programming language

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Behaviour Driven Development (BDD)

Curiosity and ambition

Job description

We are looking for a highly talented Automated Tester for a 3‑6 month contract, who is in search of every bug, defect and glitch in the matrix! We are looking for a highly talented Automated Tester for a 3‑6 month contract, who is in search of every bug, defect and glitch in the matrix! The Digital Engineering team, part of our Integrate pillar, are responsible for building world class, enterprise grade digital applications for high profile brands. We pride ourselves in working with mature Agile methodologies and make use of the latest versions of technology. Our teams are structured in such a way that gives every employee the opportunity to learn new skills, work on various projects over time and see the results of your efforts in the online consumer marketplace. Joining the Digital Engineering function would see you work as part of a cross‑functional, product style team, generally consisting of a Business Analyst, Scrum Master / Project Manager, Solution Architect, Lead Developers (FE and BE), Developers, and Testers (Manual and Automated).

Ideally, we are looking for midlands‑based individuals who are happy to work on a hybrid model with 2 days in the office and 3 days remote, however we are also open to hiring remote workers in the UK as long as you are prepared to travel to the midlands from time to time.

Responsibilities

• Creating, developing and improving the automation suites for projects
• Develop our automation tests within our test frameworks using Java as our core development language with Selenium WebDriver
• Working alongside Development teams and other stakeholders to resolve issues
• Writing and running test scripts and regression suites and accurately recording issues raised

Essential Skills

• You’re curious, ambitious, and hardworking and thrive in a fast‑moving digital environment
• You already have experience in QA testing web‑based applications, cross browser functional testing, strong familiarity with bug tracking and reporting applications, plus experience of writing test cases
• Needless to say, you will come armed with experience of Selenium WebDriver with the Java programming language HTML, CSS and JavaScript and a Working knowledge of BDD (Behaviour Driven Development)

We champion and welcome diversity in our workforce and ensure all job applicants receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender or gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.

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