Senior Automation Tester -SECRUITY CLEARANCE NEEDED

Corecom Consulting; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to drive quality and automation innovation across diverse projects. This hands-on role involves developing automated testing solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and mentoring junior testers. The ideal candidate will have strong JavaScript skills, experience with cloud technologies, and a passion for quality assurance. Join a dynamic team that values continuous improvement and offers a hybrid working environment, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life effectively.

Qualifications

• Proficient in JavaScript with experience in cloud technologies.
• Hands-on experience with browser automation tools and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver automated testing solutions for software projects.
• Collaborate with DevOps engineers to resolve performance issues.
• Mentor junior testers in automation and performance testing.

Skills

JavaScript

Cloud Technologies (Azure/AWS)

Cucumber/Gherkin

Performance Testing (K6)

Root Cause Analysis

Communication Skills

Line Management Experience

Education

ISTQB/ISEB Qualifications

Tools

JIRA

Microsoft Azure DevOps

OWASP Testing Tools

Job description

Eligibility and Security Clearance

For this role, you must either hold or be eligible for UK Government Security Clearance (SC level).

Senior Automation Engineer

Are you a passionate Automation Engineer looking to work on diverse and impactful projects? Do you thrive on improving processes and quality standards while driving automation innovation? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

About the Role

As part of our QA team, you'll work across various projects to enhance the quality and performance of our customers' platforms. This is a hands-on role where you'll contribute to development discussions, implement automated testing solutions, and play a key part in our agile delivery processes.

Key Responsibilities

We are looking for someone who can:

• Develop and deliver automated testing for software projects while contributing to development discussions.
• Work across multiple projects, focusing on core development, bespoke client requests, and performance QA.
• Stay up to date with advancements in automation software development.
• Take ownership of complex tasks across the test development spectrum.
• Write quality code, peer-review pull requests, and mentor others in creating high-quality solutions.
• Collaborate with DevOps engineers to identify and resolve performance issues.
• Support and mentor junior and mid-level testers in manual, automation, and performance testing.
• Participate in planning sessions with clients and Business Analysts.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in our agile delivery process.

What We're Looking For

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Proficient in JavaScript.
• MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR SECURITY AND POLICE CLEARANCE.
• Experience with cloud technologies such as Microsoft Azure or AWS.
• Hands-on experience with browser automation tools and writing Cucumber/Gherkin.
• Familiarity with OWASP Testing Tools and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of ISTQB/ISEB qualifications, JIRA, and Microsoft Azure DevOps.
• Experience in performance testing (K6 experience is advantageous).
• Competent in root cause analysis and understanding of system architecture.
• Experience in desktop, mobile, and bespoke application testing.
• Strong communication skills, especially with non-technical stakeholders.
• A collaborative team player passionate about QA and continuous improvement.
• LINE MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE IS NEEDED.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience in training others.
• Knowledge of additional development languages (e.g., C#, Java, Python).
• Understanding of WCAG Accessibility standards.

Work Environment

This role offers a hybrid working environment, with homeworking options available. Applicants must maintain a safe and productive homeworking setup.