Automation Tester - Newcastle

WeAreTechWomen; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology firm is seeking an Automation Tester in Newcastle upon Tyne. The role requires strong automation testing skills, particularly with SaaS software, and the ability to work collaboratively in an Agile environment. You will enjoy a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package, including 25 vacation days and private medical insurance. Flexible work arrangements are offered, requiring 3 days in the office weekly.

Benefits

25 days vacation

Private medical insurance

Extra leave for charitable work

Qualifications

• Experience automating functional testing of SaaS software.
• Experience in using test tools like Selenium and Cucumber.
• Proven track record of structured software testing.

Responsibilities

• Automate functional testing of SaaS software.
• Design and conduct manual testing with users.
• Collaborate within an Agile team.

Skills

Automation testing of SaaS software

Java scripting

Selenium

Cucumber

Good communication skills

Tools

JIRA

Bugzilla

HP ALM

Job description

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.

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge.

We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too.

As a team:

Our Advanced Technology Centre is a thriving technology and innovation hub from where we deliver high quality services to a number of private and public sector clients.

You'll learn, grow and advance in an innovative culture that thrives on shared success, diverse ways of thinking and enables boundaryless opportunities that can drive your career in new and exciting ways

If you’re looking for a challenging career working in a vibrant environment with access to training and a global network of experts, this could be the role for you. As part of our global team, you'll be working with cutting-edge technologies and will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of new skills on the job.

In our team you will learn:

• How to provide solutions to real world problems across a variety of industries.
• How to 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

The following skills and experience are essential for this role:

• 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.

All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.