Senior Automation Tester

TestYantra Software Solutions; Leeds; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

TestYantra Software Solutions in Leeds seeks a Senior Automation Tester with strong WebdriverIO, JavaScript and TypeScript to lead the design, development and execution of robust web automation frameworks.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment, build end-to-end, regression and integration tests, and ensure CI/CD integration while mentoring junior testers and promoting automation best practices.

Qualifications

• Design, develop and maintain automation frameworks using WebdriverIO.
• Create automated test scripts with JavaScript and TypeScript.
• Develop end-to-end, regression, smoke and integration test suites.
• Collaborate with Developers, Product Owners and Business Analysts to understand requirements.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Analyze test results and defects with development teams for resolution.
• Mentor junior testers and promote automation best practices.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups and retrospectives.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks using WebdriverIO.
• Create and execute automated test scripts using JavaScript and TypeScript.
• Develop end-to-end, regression, smoke, and integration test suites.
• Collaborate with Developers, Product Owners, and Business Analysts to understand requirements.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and work closely with development teams for resolution.
• Mentor junior testers and promote automation best practices.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.

Skills

WebdriverIO

JavaScript

TypeScript

BDD/TDD with Cucumber

API testing & automation

CI/CD tools (Git/Jenkins/Azure DevOps)

SDLC/STLC & Agile

SQL & database testing

Education

ISTQB certification

Tools

WebdriverIO

Cucumber

Git

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Automation Tester with strong expertise in WebdriverIO, JavaScript, and TypeScript to lead the design, development, and execution of robust test automation frameworks. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring software quality through automated testing of web applications and collaboration with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks using WebdriverIO.
• Create and execute automated test scripts using JavaScript and TypeScript.
• Develop end-to-end, regression, smoke, and integration test suites.
• Collaborate with Developers, Product Owners, and Business Analysts to understand requirements.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and work closely with development teams for resolution.
• Mentor junior testers and promote automation best practices.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.

Required Skills

• Strong experience with WebdriverIO.
• Proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript.
• Experience with BDD/TDD frameworks such as Cucumber.
• Hands-on expertise in API testing and automation.
• Experience with Git, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or similar CI/CD tools.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, and Agile methodologies.
• Knowledge of SQL and database testing.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with performance testing tools.
• Exposure to cloud environments (Azure/AWS).
• ISTQB certification.