Senior Test Automation Engineer

Job Description

* Job Responsibilities : To To design and develop automation test assets so that applications meet business requirements, system goals, fulfill end-user requirements and identify and resolve system issuesDefining effective automation frameworks to ensure maximum reusability, maintainability and flexibility, potentially across multiple applications and/or test tools Automate tests at the UI and API layers of the applicationSeek out and identifying opportunities for test automation Assisting with coordinating automated testing effortsMentor and coach members of staff to improve overall testing and technical skills Working within the team to improve the overall testing approach and methodologyProvision of metrics on test automationLogging and tracking defects in accordance with department standardsWhat Will You Do Acting as Subject Matter Expert (SME) on automation test tools and associated activities for assigned product range Design automated integration, regression, acceptance and verification tests using API and UI automation toolsTo ensure adherence of automation and coding standards for self and others by conducting peer reviews Ensure regular maintenance is carried out on the automation framework and tests to ensure successful test execution and keep false failures to a minimumIdentify, setup, configure, support and backup the QA test environments and automation tools Create and gather test data to feed into the automation frameworkEffectively manage version control of all test deliverables Execute automated tests and analyse results in accordance with the test plan or as otherwise directedUpdates the Test Manager and appropriate stakeholders on progress and any blocking issues slowing or preventing progress in a timely and competent fashion Seek out, identify and make proposals for opportunities for automation improvement Define and implement performance testing techniques and tools Updates the appropriate leads on progress and any blocking issues slowing or preventing progress in a timely and competent fashionEnsure automation is considered within Story sessions and feature development Keep up to date on latest industry trends and test tools regarding automationLiaise with company s software and hardware suppliers for prompt rectification of any problems or emergencies Drive error identification, logging and tracking in accordance with department standardsEnsure non-functional (NTF) testing techniques are accounted for within the team to identify potential weaknesses in the software such as usability, security, maintainability and performance Identify and seek opportunities for the continual improvement of processes, procedures and infrastructure within QA and Engineering to improve quality, increase efficiency, reduce risk and provide stabilityContribute to the pre-testing phase of product development by evaluating proposals to identify potential problem areas and make the appropriate recommendations Provide support and assist with leading and assigning work to any offshore resources assigned to your projectsIdentify and provision test automation metrics to demonstrate progress, coverage and results Mentor and coach members of staff to improve overall testing and technical skillsCollaborate and build business relations with members of Engineering and other departments , *BA/BSc degree or equivalent work experience required Experience working in an Agile Scrum or Kanban development environmentAdvanced programming ideally in C# or Java Minimum 4 years experience in overseeing the design, development and implementation of software testing automation tools, frameworks and methodologies at the UI layerExperience of several automated test tools, ideally including Selenium, NUnit, Cypress Experience working with version control software Experience with CI/CD integrations Good understanding of QA processes and methodologiesExperience writing SQL queries and using a relational database Quick learner of new technologies and techniquesStrong initiative taking, proactive approach and enthusiasm for delivering high quality software, assisting development processes and problem solving Exceptional attention to detailCan demonstrate strong contribution to Planning and Story sessions Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly languageDesired SkillsProfessional software testing certification (ISEB/ISTQB Advanced) SpecFlow, JMeter, PostmanExperience working with Git Security testingUnderstanding of performance testing tools and their implementation Coaching experience Experience working with teams in multiple locations Experience of working with data analytics software packages

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