Automation Tester (3 month contract)

Inspired Thinking Group (ITG); United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diversity initiatives

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Job summary

Inspired Thinking Group (ITG) is seeking a skilled QA Automation Engineer to design, develop, and maintain automated test suites using Selenium WebDriver with Java. You will own end-to-end automation across Agile/Kanban teams, build reusable frameworks, and ensure reliable test execution within CI/CD pipelines.

The role requires 3+ years of hands-on QA automation experience, strong knowledge of Java tooling (JUnit/TestNG), and collaboration with developers and product stakeholders to improve

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in QA automation testing
• Hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver and Java
• Experience with JUnit or TestNG
• Experience with Page Object Model framework
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and version control tools (Git)
• Familiarity with cross-browser testing and web technologies (HTML/CSS/JS)
• Agile, Scrum or Kanban delivery environments
• Knowledge of BDD tools like Cucumber would be beneficial

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automation test scripts using Selenium WebDriver, Java, JUnit or TestNG, and Page Object Model
• Own end-to-end automation testing activities for Agile/Kanban projects
• Build, enhance, and maintain reusable automation frameworks and test data solutions
• Create and maintain automated regression, smoke, functional, and end-to-end suites
• Manage automation execution within CI/CD pipelines
• Analyse test results and record defects accurately
• Collaborate with development teams and stakeholders to improve product quality
• Review automation code and ensure maintainable design principles

Skills

Agile methodologies

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Quality-first mindset

Tools

Selenium WebDriver

Java

JUnit

TestNG

Page Object Model

CI/CD

Git

Cucumber

Cross-browser testing

HTML/CSS/JavaScript

Job description

We are looking for a skilled and proactive QA Automation Engineer with at least 3 years of hands‑on experience in QA automation testing. The successful candidate will design, develop, maintain, and improve automated test suites for assigned projects, primarily using Selenium WebDriver with Java, JUnit or TestNG, and a Page Object Model framework. This role requires ownership of end‑to‑end testing activities across Agile or Kanban delivery teams, including test planning, automation development, pipeline execution, defect analysis, and collaboration with development teams and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automation test scripts using Selenium WebDriver, Java, JUnit or TestNG, and the Page Object Model framework
• Own and manage end‑to‑end automation testing activities for assigned Agile or Kanban projects
• Build, enhance, and maintain reusable automation frameworks, libraries, utilities, and test data solutions
• Create, execute, and maintain automated regression, smoke, functional, integration, and end‑to‑end test suites
• Manage automation execution within CI/CD pipelines, ensuring test runs are stable, reliable, and suitable for release decisions
• Analyse test results, investigate failures, identify root causes, and accurately record defects
• Work closely with development teams, product owners, business analysts, and stakeholders to resolve issues and improve product quality
• Review automation code written by fellow automation engineers and provide constructive feedback
• Ensure automation scripts follow agreed coding standards, framework patterns, and maintainable design principles
• Write clear and effective automated test cases based on requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria
• Contribute to continuous improvement of automation coverage, framework stability, test execution speed, and reporting
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, refinement, daily stand‑ups, reviews, and retrospectives

We are looking for a skilled and proactive QA Automation Engineer with at least 3 years of hands‑on experience in QA automation testing. The successful candidate will design, develop, maintain, and improve automated test suites for assigned projects, primarily using Selenium WebDriver with Java, JUnit or TestNG, and a Page Object Model framework. This role requires ownership of end‑to‑end testing activities across Agile or Kanban delivery teams, including test planning, automation development, pipeline execution, defect analysis, and collaboration with development teams and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automation test scripts using Selenium WebDriver, Java, JUnit or TestNG, and the Page Object Model framework
• Own and manage end‑to‑end automation testing activities for assigned Agile or Kanban projects
• Build, enhance, and maintain reusable automation frameworks, libraries, utilities, and test data solutions
• Create, execute, and maintain automated regression, smoke, functional, integration, and end‑to‑end test suites
• Manage automation execution within CI/CD pipelines, ensuring test runs are stable, reliable, and suitable for release decisions
• Analyse test results, investigate failures, identify root causes, and accurately record defects
• Work closely with development teams, product owners, business analysts, and stakeholders to resolve issues and improve product quality
• Review automation code written by fellow automation engineers and provide constructive feedback
• Ensure automation scripts follow agreed coding standards, framework patterns, and maintainable design principles
• Support cross‑browser and web‑based application testing
• Write clear and effective automated test cases based on requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria
• Contribute to continuous improvement of automation coverage, framework stability, test execution speed, and reporting
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, refinement, daily stand‑ups, reviews, and retrospectives

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years' experience in QA automation testing, preferably on web‑based applications
• Strong hands‑on experience using Selenium WebDriver with Java
• Experience working with JUnit, TestNG, or a similar Java‑based test execution framework
• Strong understanding of Page Object Model or similar maintainable automation design patterns
• Experience creating and maintaining automation test suites for regression, smoke, functional, and end‑to‑end testing
• Good knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for web application testing and element identification
• Experience with cross‑browser functional testing
• Strong familiarity with bug tracking, defect reporting, and test management tools
• Experience writing test cases, test scripts, and test execution reports
• Working knowledge of BDD principles; experience with Cucumber or a similar BDD tool would be beneficial
• Experience working in Agile, Scrum, or Kanban delivery environments
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automation test integration using tools such as Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitLab CI, or similar
• Experience using version control tools such as Git or equivalent
• Ability to investigate test failures and distinguish between script issues, environment issues, data issues, and application defects
• Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and a quality‑first mindset
• Experience working with, or willingness to work towards, implementing AI‑assisted testing solutions to improve test design, automation coverage, defect analysis, reporting, or test maintenance

Benefits

We Value Diversity

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.

We are not only committed to increasing the visibility and recognition of talent from under‑represented groups within our organisation, but the wider industry too.

At the end of the day, we make sure we take time to look after ourselves, each other, and the planet, because we're always stronger together.

ITG have a number of community groups available to employees and exist to offer a safe space for like‑minded colleagues, with shared interests to connect, socialise and check in with each other.