Automation Tester - Newcastle

Accenture; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Automation Tester to join their innovative team in Newcastle upon Tyne. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, blending remote and on-site collaboration. You'll engage with cutting-edge technologies, automating functional testing of SaaS applications, and using tools like Selenium and JIRA. With a strong emphasis on inclusion and diversity, this company fosters a culture where your contributions can make a significant impact. If you're passionate about technology and eager to grow your career in a dynamic setting, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

25 days vacation

Private medical insurance

3 extra days leave for charity work

Qualifications

• Experience in automating functional testing of SaaS software.
• Strong understanding of the Defect Management lifecycle.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide solutions to real-world problems across various industries.
• Design and conduct manual testing based on user needs.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver value and improve performance.

Skills

Automating functional testing

Java scripting

Selenium

Cucumber

Agile methodologies

Defect Management lifecycle

JIRA

Tools

Selenium

JIRA

Bugzilla

HP ALM

Job description

Job Title: Automation Tester

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK

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

Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance which requires 5 years continuous UK address history(typically including no periods of 30 consecutive days or more spent outside of the UK) at the point of application.

Note: The above information relates to a specific client requirement.

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.

“Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us.” – Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO

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 thatthrives on shared success, diverse ways of thinking and enables boundaryless opportunitiesthat candrive 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

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.

About Accenture

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. We combine unmatched experience and specialized capabilities across more than 40 industries — powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. With 509,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture brings continuous innovation to help clients improve their performance and create lasting value across their enterprises. Visit us at www.accenture.com.

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.

Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.

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