Senior Test Engineer/Test Engineer (IT) / Contractor

Free-Work UK; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to join their team in Leeds on a hybrid basis. This role involves developing automated test scripts, contributing to test planning, and leading testing activities. The successful candidate will work with various testing tools and frameworks, ensuring high-quality software delivery. This is a contract position with potential extensions, offering competitive market rates.

Qualifications

• Experience in Selenium Automation Testing (Java and Maven).
• Hands-on experience with API Testing using Postman and Java Rest Assured.
• Knowledge of Docker and CI/CD integration.

Responsibilities

• Develop automated test scripts using Selenium and other frameworks.
• Run automated tests, analyze results, and report defects.
• Lead testing activities and collaborate with developers.

Skills

Selenium Automation Testing

API Testing

JavaScript frameworks

Docker

Agile methodology

Accessibility Testing

Tools

Postman

Insomnia

Java Rest Assured

Cypress

Playwright

JMeter

Cucumber

TestNG

JUnit

Jenkins

GitLab

Job description

Join to apply for the Senior Test Engineer/Test Engineer (IT) / Contractor role at Free-Work UK

Location: Leeds/Hybrid

6 Month contract + Extensions

Market rates p/d (Umbrella-PAYE)

One of our blue chip clients is looking for a number of Senior Test Engineers/Test Engineers to join the team on a long-term programme of work.

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop automated test scripts using tools like Selenium (Java and Maven), Cypress, Playwright, or similar frameworks.
2. Contribute to test planning by identifying test cases that should be automated and determining the best testing approaches.
3. Run automated tests, analyze results, and report defects with clear documentation for developers.
4. Investigate failures, collaborate with developers to resolve issues, and improve test reliability.
5. Experience working in a complex, multi-disciplinary environment, leading testing activities and engaging with multiple stakeholders.
6. Develop and maintain UI & API test frameworks.
7. Selenium Automation Testing (Java and Maven) and NFT (K6/JMeter).
8. Perform API testing (Manual via Postman/Insomnia & Automated via Java Rest Assured).
9. Utilize JavaScript-based automation tools (Cypress/Playwright).
10. Contribute to Docker & CI/CD pipeline integration.

Key Skills & Experience

1. Hands-on experience in Selenium Automation Testing (Java and Maven).
2. API Testing (Manual - using Postman/Insomnia/Automation - using Java Rest Assured).
3. Knowledge of JavaScript frameworks (Cypress/Playwright).
4. Knowledge of Docker/CI-CD.
5. Experience with testing frameworks like BDD, TDD, Cucumber, TestNG/JUnit.
6. Understanding of framework integration with Jenkins/Gitlab (continuous integration).
7. Knowledge of JMeter.
8. Experience working in Agile methodology.
9. Knowledge of Accessibility Testing (WCAG - axe/wave/arc).
10. Hands-on experience with BDD/TDD frameworks (Cucumber, TestNG, module-based).
11. Expertise in Selenium integration with Jenkins/GitLab.
12. Experience in Agile methodology & Accessibility Testing (WCAG - axe/wave/arc).
13. Lead testing traceability, risks, defects, and reporting progress to stakeholders.
14. Lead Test Engineers across teams, providing technical leadership and guidance.

This is a great opportunity on a long-running programme of work. Apply now with your CV to reach me directly, and we will reply as soon as possible.

LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the UK's largest single site, offering security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies. We welcome applications from all community sections and diverse backgrounds.

LA International has received multiple awards, including The Queen's Award for Enterprise: International Trade.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Human Resources Services