Software Tester - Automation Test Engineer / Manager


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Recruiter

AWD Recruitment

Listed on

16th January 2019

Location

Reading

Salary/Rate

£1 - £90000

Salary Notes

Negotiable Depending on Experience + Excellent Benefits

Type

Permanent

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Software Tester / Automation Test Engineer / Manager with experience developing test frameworks and building robust, scalable and effective automated tests is required for a well-established and successful Global Company based in Reading, Berkshire.

SALARY: Negotiable Depending on Experience

BENEFITS:

                                                                                 A supported professional Training and Testing & QA Certification Programme

                                                                                 Defined Career and Progression Plan

                                                                                 Competitive Package + Overtime + Training + Healthcare + 7% Pension

                                                                                 After an initial period - eligibility to apply for the staff mobility programme with Australia, New Zealand and India

                                                                                 Discover an environment with the opportunity to work alongside the best in the industry, with a Company that is committed to career development and best practices and has the mindset of thought leadership

LOCATION: Reading, Berkshire

Travel to client sites throughout the UK will be required with overnight stays

** Exceptional Career Development Opportunities **

** Diverse Range of Projects **

** Clear Progression Path **

** Work for a Global, Dynamic, Market Leader **

IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ: All Applicants MUST HAVE full working rights for the UK, be located within the UK right now, or if not be able to be on board within the UK within an 8 week period

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Software Tester / Automation Test Engineer / Manager with experience developing test frameworks and building robust, scalable and effective automated tests.

Working as the Software Tester / Automation Test Engineer / Manager you will consult with the Company’s top tier client base, where you will be required to develop and deliver Test Automation solutions to the highest level of quality.

As the Software Tester / Automation Test Engineer / Manager you must have experience working with multiple tools such as Selenium, RFT, MS Coded UI, Ranorex, Tosca, UFT/QTP etc.

The Company has its Head Office based in Reading. However, as they are a consultancy there will be travel required to various client sites across the UK and you will be expected to be prepared to stay away from home during the working week. You must be based in the UK, have full working rights and be ready to go with no delays…

ABOUT THE COMPANY

As a successful candidate, you will have a great opportunity to join this well-established, market leading Company that employs over 1,500+ permanent employees globally and are currently experiencing rapid growth. Due to this rapid expansion, they are seeking highly experienced Testers to join their UK teams on a permanent basis. You will be working with the best in the industry and enjoying a variety of employee incentives including award-winning career development programmes.

When joining the Company, you will work with like-minded colleagues who have a passion for testing excellence. With an encouraging and supportive environment, the UK team-orientated culture is helpful, friendly, inclusive and flexible, and by no means least, fun!

The Company operates with a flat-structure feel which enables you to have your contributions heard and acknowledged. They keep up-to-date with the ever-changing IT tools and throughout your career offer you the opportunity to focus on advancing your internationally recognised testing qualification (ISTQB / Agile + more) as well as learn new tools. In addition, they offer staff parties/activities, unrivalled employee benefits and a results-focussed culture that is inclusive, successful and they do it all with positivity and a smile.

APPLY TODAY

If this job looks like your ideal position then please send in your CV as soon as possible for our Recruitment Team to review.

DUTIES

Your duties and responsibilities as the Software Tester / Automation Test Engineer / Manager include:

                                                                                 Create multiple test plans to cover all test cycles for a particular project

                                                                                 Create or assist in the creation of a test strategy

                                                                                 Provide estimates of required resources (time, people, skills, environments, tools etc.) for the project at the request of the test manager

                                                                                 Identify appropriate resourcing for projects and test phases

                                                                                 Validate team estimates

                                                                                 Negotiate access and organise configuration/build of suitable test environments

                                                                                 Produce test schedules for a phase of testing

                                                                                 Implementation and usage of multiple tools and best practices

                                                                                 Identify and solve technical challenges with implementation and usage of tools within a small team

                                                                                 Able to manage the defect process ensuring that all defects are analysed and fixes are scheduled and retested

                                                                                 Provide regular reports to project test management and other interested parties

                                                                                 Determine correct test data requirements and manage accordingly

                                                                                 Contribute to post implementation reviews for discrete areas

                                                                                 Complete client engagements from outset to completion in line with Project Plans and Estimates

IDEAL CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

                                                                                 Proven Lead/Management experience within Automation, creating, developing and enhancing automation frameworks from scratch

                                                                                 Proven experience delivering quality test automation solutions with multiple tools such as Selenium, RFT, MS Coded UI, Ranorex, Tosca, UFT/QTP etc.

                                                                                 BDD with tools such as Cucumber, JBehave and RSpec

                                                                                 A solid understanding of OOP development practices with Java, C# or similar

                                                                                 A good understanding of web technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript and AJAX

                                                                                 Demonstrated ability to solve technical problems and implement innovative solutions

                                                                                 Excellent relationship building and communication skills

                                                                                 All Applicants MUST HAVE full working rights for the UK, be located within the UK right now, or if not be able to be on board within the UK within an 8 week period

DESIRABLE SKILLS

                                                                                 Web Service and API testing

                                                                                 Ability to source control your test assets

                                                                                 Mobile Testing

                                                                                 Practical SQL and database experience

                                                                                 Exposure to Agile practices, Continuous Integration tools & DevOps

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

PLEASE NOTE: CVs MUST be attached to your email job application in Microsoft Word or PDF format for our systems to process your application correctly, rather than your CV copied and pasted into the body of the email.

JOB REF: AWDO-P4626

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