Software Developer

Experis; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech recruitment agency is seeking a Software Developer for a 3-month project in Telford. The role involves working in an Agile Scrum team on test phases using automation. Ideal candidates will possess strong Java skills, expertise in testing frameworks, and the ability to deliver quality products. This position requires in-office presence 2 days per week.

Qualifications

• Strong competence in Java or JVM languages.
• Experience with test automation tools and frameworks.
• Proficient in UI and API testing.

Responsibilities

• Work in an Agile Scrum team on test phases.
• Drive quality deliverables through automation.
• Contribute to user stories for viable products.

Skills

Java or JVM languages such as Scala, Groovy

Expertise in test automation tools and frameworks

UI testing - Selenium or equivalent

API testing - web services / RESTful

Gherkin based BDD framework (Cucumber)

Understanding of various testing approaches

Job description

Overview

Software Developer
Max Supplier Rate: 460
Duration: 3 months
Location: Telford with 2 days/week in office

Job Description

You will be working in an Agile Scrum team on the preparation and execution of the test phases (using test automation) of one or more release-based projects. You will be involved in projects that are varied and challenging and require sound software and system testing skills.

You will be driving quality deliverables through automation including tools, process, measurement, environment and data.

You will be contributing to the elaboration of user stories in order to achieve viable, testable products with clearly defined acceptance criteria.

You will identify opportunities to adopt innovative testing technologies and techniques as part of a focus on continuous improvement.

Ideal candidates will have strong competence in:

• Java or JVM languages such as Scala, Groovy etc
• Software Developer - Java /JEE / Java Frameworks
• Expertise in test automation tools and frameworks
• UI testing - Selenium or any equivalent front-end browser based testing framework
• API testing - web services / RESTful (using RestAssured or similar)
• Gherkin based BDD framework (such as Cucumber)
• Understanding of the benefits and differences between UI/API/Integration and Unit testing
• The following testing approaches: Exploratory, Automated, Performance, Usability, Accessibility and Security testing.
• Understanding how physical architecture affects QA Continuous Delivery and integration