Test Automation Engineer

Infotel

  • Newcastle
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
  • Apply easily
We are seeking a highly motivated Test Automation Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining automated testing solutions that ensure the delivery of high-quality, secure, and reliable software.This role requires a strong technical background in test engineering, excellent collaboration skills, and a proven ability to work in fast-paced Agile environments.Responsibilities:
  • Build and deliver comprehensive, robust, and reliable automated test frameworks and automation suites to achieve full coverage of business requirements.
  • Design, build, and maintain an effective and scalable test infrastructure.
  • Develop and maintain clear and concise documentation within the test automation code base.
  • Collaborate and share knowledge with other teams to improve testing practices, tools, and processes.
  • Apply Agile principles and work effectively within a multi-disciplinary Agile team.
  • Review requirements and specifications to define test conditions, identify risks, and provide feedback.
  • Analyse and report test activities and results to support informed decision-making.
  • Design and execute non-functional test cases (e.g. performance, security, accessibility) using standard testing techniques.
  • Create business scenarios in partnership with stakeholders to validate feature functionality.
  • Apply core technical concepts effectively within the role.
Requirements
  • Strong knowledge of test engineering best practices.
  • Experience with functional and non-functional testing (performance, security, accessibility, etc.).
  • Skilled in systems integration testing and microservices/API testing.
  • Hands-on experience with security testing and understanding of associated risks.
  • Proficiency in performance testing methodologies and tools.
  • Proven ability to develop and maintain automated test suites.
  • Experience with test infrastructure tools such as Docker and containerisation.
  • Strong understanding of TDD and BDD principles.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automation in build and deployment workflows.
  • Strong Java (11/17/21) development experience and knowledge of the Spring Boot framework.
  • Experience with test frameworks such as Cucumber, REST Assured, and WireMock.
  • Hands-on knowledge of front-end testing frameworks such as Selenium.
  • Experience in accessibility testing in line with WCAG standards.
  • SC Security Clearance (or eligibility) required to access production logs.
Desired Attributes
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Strong communication skills, able to clearly convey technical findings to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Proactive approach to identifying risks, issues, and improvements.
  • Passion for continuous learning, technology, and quality assurance.
BenefitsWhat we offer
  • A company culture based on respect, transparency, and equality.
  • Flexible work hours and hybrid remote work.
  • 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
  • Training and Career Progression
Sharing the cultureInfotel UK is an equal opportunity employer, and we pride ourselves on our diversity. That includes your gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, or disability status.We have an incredible team ethic; we work together to consistently deliver for our clients. We host after-work gatherings and other in-house events to ensure our team members develop strong relationships and enjoy their work environment.Join the Infotel UK Team!This is an outstanding opportunity to join a growing global company and leverage your expertise to achieve exceptional results.Apply today with your CV! All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality

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