Tester - Automation Tester

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Tester - Automation TestingImmediate Start Date

Experis are currently recruiting for a Tester for a public sector client. The successful contractor will be skilled in in manual and automation techniques to provide functional and non-functional testing of software products and increments. Reporting to the Senior Software Tester, you will integrate with your own Scrum team with other Developers in a highly collaborative build-test-ship partnership. Essential skills:Comprehensive understanding of test methodologies and techniquesGood experience with Agile development methodologies and testing in agile developmentPro-active in requirements gathering and analysing need for test in given scope of projectExcellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills and an ability to understand complex applications with a keen eye for detail.Preparing and maintaining test cases and test plans derived from user stories and acceptance criteriaLiaising with product owner/project managers, teams and team leaders Able to work closely with developers as part of small Scrum teams in an agile dev-test environment.Demonstrable knowledge of formal software testing methodologies and types.Experience of a test management tool such as Azure Devops - Test Hub or equivalentExperience in integration testing - API level testing (manual testing)Experience in exploratory testing and assisting/coordinating UAT testingExperience in mobile app and responsive testingConducting continuous testing and upgrades throughout sprintsISTQB foundation level certificationExcellent interpersonal skills to build strong working relationships and communicate at senior levels. Desirable skills:Integration automation testing - using RestAssured or similarExperience in BDD framework - using Specflow or similarExperience in test automation tools and framework - such as Selenium, Appium, Xamarin (mobile UI test automation), Jmeter or similarExperience in basic SQL queries and backend testing.