Full Stack Quality Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative firm seeking a Test Automation Engineer with a strong background in Java and Selenium. In this dynamic role, you will set up automated testing frameworks across various platforms, including web and mobile applications. Collaborating within agile teams, you'll be instrumental in shaping testing strategies and ensuring high-quality software delivery. This position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to impactful projects in a fast-paced environment. If you're passionate about quality assurance and eager to tackle complex challenges, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Test Automation and framework setup.
• Proficient in Java, Selenium, and CI/CD processes.

Responsibilities

• Automate functional testing and maintain regression packages.
• Collaborate within a Scrum team to define User Stories and test scenarios.

Skills

Test Automation

Java

Selenium

Cucumber

Gherkin

RESTful APIs

Postman

CI/CD Pipelines

Appium

Agile Methodologies

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Engineering

Tools

Jenkins

Maven

Gradle

Apple Xcode

Android Studio

Job description

Location: Glasgow (Hybrid 2 days a week)

Job Type: Contract

Job Description:

High-level must-have competencies:

• Capability in Test Automation and setting up frameworks on multiple application types and platforms: Web, Microservice/API & Mobile
• Knowledge and experience implementing testing fundamentals such as TDD, BDD, and Scrum
• Hands-on experience with Cucumber & Gherkin
• Experience working in an agile environment with foundational knowledge of digital infrastructure, configuration management, continuous integration & automated software releases
• Deep knowledge of testing best practices and implementation of unit, functional, integration, regression testing, tooling, and frameworks covering functional requirements
• Ability to work as part of a Scrum team, shaping User Stories and identifying acceptance criteria and key test scenarios
• Skilled in automating functional testing within sprints and maintaining automated regression packages
• Proficient in applying industry best practices and sharing knowledge to solve complex business problems
• Experience working in cross-functional delivery squads with product owners, solution engineers, architects, and other Quality Engineers
• Proven ability to produce and automate test artefacts such as test plans, approaches, and summary reports

Technical Requirements:

Minimum of 3+ years of experience with:

• Strong commercial experience with Java, Selenium, Serenity (or equivalent) in multi-tiered environments
• Experience testing RESTful APIs
• Manual testing using Postman
• Experience with test automation in CI/CD pipelines, ideally Jenkins
• Expertise in native mobile app automation testing for iOS and Android
• Solid experience using Appium with UI locator strategies for native and hybrid mobile apps
• Proficiency with Apple Xcode and Android Studio for setting up test automation
• Manual testing of mobile apps on various devices using emulators or physical devices

Nice to have:

• Strong understanding of user acceptance testing
• Experience with NFT and shift-left performance testing
• Experience with automated software releases, configuration management, and system management in high-availability cloud environments; containerization experience is highly desirable
• Experience working with build tools like Maven or Gradle
• Knowledge and experience in MS Dynamics/ETL testing

Key skills include:

• Degrees in Computer Science and/or Engineering are preferred; other degrees may be considered
• Effective communication skills across all organizational levels
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Focus on delivering business value through sound engineering principles