Senior Automation Tester

Holt Engineering; England; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing organization is seeking an experienced Senior Automation Tester to join their team in Christchurch on a full-time, permanent hybrid basis. You will be involved in designing and executing tests, maintaining test plans, and collaborating with the development team. Strong knowledge of testing methodologies and experience with automation tools are essential. Excellent communication skills are crucial for this role.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies, including unit and system testing.
• Hands-on experience with manual and automation testing tools.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute a range of tests across unit, integration, system and acceptance stages.
• Maintain and update test plans to ensure coverage of software components.
• Identify, document, and track defects with the development team.

Skills

Software testing methodologies

Automation testing tools

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Agile testing

Attention to detail

Tools

Selenium

JUnit

TestNG

Job description

Role: Senior Automation TesterLocation: Christchurch Contract: Permanent, Full-timeSalary: 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 organisation's 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: 92862Division: Commercial DivisionJob Role: Senior Automation TesterLocation: Christchurch