Test Automation Analyst - Python/Selenium - New

RedRock Resourcing; Bath; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

RedRock Resourcing is seeking a Test Automation Analyst in Bath to drive automated testing for web front-end and API services. You will collaborate with developers, BAs, and PMs to boost testing capabilities and support continuous delivery of high-quality software.

The role focuses on UI/web service automation using Python, Selenium WebDriver/Grid, and modern tools like Postman/Swagger. Strong SQL skills and English proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in software testing, focusing on web front-end and web applications.
• Background in UI and Web Service/API test automation, ideally using Python.
• Some experience automating complex web user interfaces.
• Familiarity with API/Web Service testing tools such as Postman, ReadyAPI, or Swagger.
• Hands-on experience with UI automation frameworks like Selenium WebDriver, Selenium Grid, and/or Applitools.
• Solid understanding of test design and requirements analysis.
• Proficiency in writing and executing SQL queries and stored procedures in SQL Server.
• Methodical, pragmatic tester with understanding of end-to-end software delivery lifecycle.
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and project managers to enhance testing capabilities.
• Support continuous delivery of high-quality solutions for customers.
• Develop and maintain automated UI and API tests to improve test coverage.
• Design and execute test cases, analyze results, and report defects.
• Assist in test planning and design of test data and environments.

Skills

Software testing

Python

UI automation

API testing

Selenium

SQL Server

SDLC understanding

English proficiency

Tools

Postman

ReadyAPI

Swagger

Selenium WebDriver

Selenium Grid

Applitools

Job description

A leading software house/consultancy in Bath requires a Test Automation Analyst to join its growing team. Suitable candidates will work closely with developers, business analysts, and project managers to enhance testing capabilities and support the continuous delivery of high-quality solutions for customers.

You will have:

• Strong experience in software testing, preferably focused on web front-end and web applications
• Background in UI and Web Service/API test automation - ideally using Python
• Some experience of automating complex web user interfaces
• Familiarity with tools such as Postman, ReadyAPI, or Swagger for API/Web Service testing
• Hands-on experience with UI automation frameworks such as Selenium WebDriver, Selenium Grid, and/or Applitools
• Solid understanding of test design and requirements analysis
• Proficient in writing and executing SQL queries and stored procedures in SQL Server
• Methodical, pragmatic approach to testing, with a strong understanding of the end-to-end software delivery lifecycle
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken
• Experience of TestRail for test management would be advantageous (but not essential).

Excellent opportunity to join a market leader!