Software Automation Tester

Redline Group; Cowes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology organization is seeking an experienced Software Automation Tester to lead automation initiatives and ensure high-quality software solutions. Based in Cowes, you will act as a technical lead, designing and implementing test automation strategies while mentoring junior team members. You will create and execute automated test suites and maintain testing frameworks, primarily using tools such as Selenium. This role offers a chance to influence quality standards and work within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Strong background in test automation and scripting.
• Experience with QA best practices.
• Ability to mentor junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical lead for software test automation projects.
• Plan, create, and execute automated test suites.
• Maintain and optimize automated test frameworks.

Skills

Test automation

Scripting

QA best practices

Mentoring

Automated testing frameworks

Tools

Selenium

Job description

Are you an experienced Software Automation Tester with a strong background in test automation, scripting, and QA best practices?

Looking to join a global technology organisation where you can lead automation initiatives and help deliver high-quality software solutions?

If so, we'd love to hear from you.

Our customer has an opportunity for an experienced Software Automation Tester to join their Software Test team based in the Isle of Wight where they develop and deliver advanced software solutions. You'll take a lead role in designing, developing, and implementing complex automated test suites, ensuring our software products meet the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities of the Software Automation Tester

• Act as the technical lead for software test automation projects, collaborating closely with other stakeholders
• Mentor junior members and support the wider team
• Review requirements and design documentation to define and develop test automation strategies
• Plan, create, and execute automated test suites (functional, integration, performance, and usability testing)
• Maintain and optimise automated test frameworks using tools such as Selenium
• Record test results clearly and accurately, documenting defects with sufficient detail to aid diagnosis and resolution

Set up and manage test environments, ensuring reliability and repeatability of testing processes.