Senior Automation Tester

Holt Recruitment; Christchurch; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing organisation in Christchurch is seeking an experienced Senior Automation Tester to join their Delivery team. The role involves designing and executing tests, maintaining test plans, and contributing to CI/CD processes. The ideal candidate will have strong software testing knowledge, experience with tools like Selenium, and excellent communication skills. This permanent position offers a competitive salary and hybrid working arrangement.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with automation testing tools.
• Understanding of CI/CD frameworks.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience leading in an Agile testing environment.
• High attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute tests across various stages focusing on automation.
• Maintain and update test plans and test cases.
• Identify and track defects in collaboration with development.
• Contribute to CI/CD processes by integrating automated test scripts.
• Participate in code reviews to uphold software standards.
• Assess software usability and performance.

Skills

Software testing methodologies

Automation testing tools (Selenium, JUnit, TestNG)

Agile testing environment

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Selenium

JUnit

TestNG

Job description

• Rate: £50000 per annum, Benefits: Hybrid working
• Type: Permanent

Senior Automation Tester

Role: Senior Automation Tester
Location: Christchurch
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum

Holt Recruitment is working with a growing organisation based in Christchurch, who is seeking an experienced Senior Automation Tester to join their Delivery team on a full-time, permanent hybrid basis.

What will you be doing as the Senior Automation Tester?

- Designing and executing a range of tests across unit, integration, system and acceptance stages, with a focus on automation.
- Maintaining and updating test plans and test cases to ensure coverage of both new and existing software components.
- Identifying, documenting, and tracking defects, ensuring timely resolution in collaboration with the development team.
- Contributing to continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) processes by integrating automated test scripts.
- Participating in code reviews and quality assurance checkpoints to uphold high software standards.
- Assessing software usability and performance to ensure a smooth and efficient user experience.
- Translating technical test results into user-friendly language for stakeholders.
- Working closely with developers, project managers and the wider IT team to meet delivery goals and support the organisations growing global operations.

You will need:

- Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies, including unit, integration, and system testing.
- Hands-on experience with manual and automation testing tools such as Selenium, JUnit, TestNG or similar.
- An understanding of coding principles and the ability to work within CI/CD frameworks.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills with a collaborative, solutions-focused mindset.
- Experience in leading by example within an Agile testing environment.
- High attention to detail and a passion for maintaining software quality throughout the development lifecycle.
- Experience in transforming technical processes and supporting the development of ITSM within a maturing ITIL environment.

What is the next step?
If you believe this is the right role for you, click Apply or call us, and one of our team members will be happy to discuss this Senior Automation Tester role in Christchurch.

Job ID Number:92862
Division: Commercial Division
Job Role: Senior Automation Tester
Location: Christchurch

• Start: 04/08/2025
• Rate: £50000 per annum, Benefits: Hybrid working