Software Automation Tester

Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Limited; Cowes; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Software Automation Tester in Cowes, offering an approximate salary of £43,000. The role involves technical ownership of automation projects and collaboration within a skilled team to ensure high-quality software. Responsibilities include designing test solutions, mentoring testers, and enhancing testing processes. Benefits include a bonus scheme, healthcare, a company pension, and genuine career progression opportunities. This position invites applications from skilled individuals ready to contribute to innovative technology products.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension (5% employer contribution)

Bonus scheme (up to 5%)

Healthcare plan after probation

Death in service cover (13x basic salary)

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in software test automation within a development environment.
• Proven experience with Selenium and writing automated scripts in Java or Python.
• Strong understanding of structured software testing and development lifecycles.

Responsibilities

• Lead, design and execute automated test solutions to deliver high-quality software.
• Support and mentor fellow testers in automation best practices.
• Plan, create and deliver functional, integration and performance testing.

Skills

Selenium

Java

Python

MS SQL

ASP.NET

C#

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Degree or diploma in Computer Science, Software Development or similar

Tools

Visual Studio IDE

Azure DevOps

GitHub

Job description

Software Automation Tester

Cowes, Isle of Wight (Office-based, 5 days per week)

Approx £43,000 + bonus + healthcare + pension + 25 days holiday

Permanent | 37 hours per week (Mon‑Fri)

Are you an experienced Software Automation Tester ready to take technical ownership of automation projects within a world‑leading technology environment? If you're driven by quality, innovation and continuous improvement, this could be your ideal next step.

Joining an established QA function, you'll play a pivotal role in designing and leading automated test suites that help deliver high‑quality, high‑performing applications used globally. You'll work alongside a talented test team, collaborating with developers and QA leadership on a wide range of software testing initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, design and execute automated test solutions to deliver robust, high‑quality software
• Support and mentor fellow testers, ensuring best practice in automation and quality assurance
• Review requirements and translate them into effective test automation scenarios
• Plan, create and deliver functional, integration and performance testing to defined metrics
• Document test results, report defects clearly and contribute to continuous process improvement
• Set up, configure and deploy test environments

Key Skills & Experience

• Degree or diploma in Computer Science, Software Development or similar
• 3+ years' experience in software test automation within a development environment
• Proven experience with Selenium and writing automated scripts in Java or Python
• Strong understanding of structured software testing and development lifecycles
• Hands‑on experience with MS SQL, ASP.NET and C# test environments
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving and collaboration skills
• Desirable: Experience with Visual Studio IDE, Azure DevOps, GitHub or cloud‑based testing technologies, plus strong awareness of current software testing trends.

What's on Offer

• Salary around £43,000 (dependent on experience)
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays (rising with length of service)
• Company pension (5% employer contribution)
• Bonus scheme (up to 5% combined company and personal)
• Healthcare plan after probation
• Death in service cover (13x basic salary)
• Genuine career progression and opportunities for international collaboration

If you've held any of these roles or used these technologies/skills, this role could be a great fit: Software Tester, QA Automation Engineer, Test Automation Specialist, SDET, Selenium Tester, Java Test Engineer, Python Automation Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer, Test Lead.

Apply now to take the next step in your automation testing career and help shape the quality of innovative technology products used worldwide.