Automation Tester, Selenium


Automation Tester – Northamptonshire, Wellingborough

The Software tester will be responsible to create and implement a test automation framework and design and execute automated tests. Ideally, you will have at least 3 years test automation experience with 5 years proven recent experience as an IT Tester, preferably with ISEB / ISTQB Foundation.

Java, JEE, Groovy, Selenium, Prince 2, GIT

Core Responsibilities

• Create and maintain the required test automation framework(s)
• Ensure that the test automation is updated based on the updated test cases
• Defining the scope of testing within the context of each release / delivery
• Deploying and managing resources for testing
• Applying the appropriate test measurements and metrics in the product and the Testing Team
• Planning, deploying and managing the testing effort for any given engagement.
• Functionality Testing of new and legacy applications to ensure business requirements are met
• Liaise with analysts, developers and business domain experts to produce test scripts, test data and scenarios
• Carry out tests and document results in the required standard.
• Report defects through the agreed process and assist other programme colleagues to find the best solution to the problem
• Develop and execute test cases, scripts, plans and procedures (manual and automated).

Skill Requirements

• Strong background in functional & Automation testing
• Strong understanding of the SDLC
• Strong experience using Selenium Webdriver

  • Experience using GIT source control
  • Proficient with Oracle & SQL
    • Experience with web and non-web-based application testing
    • Experience with JIRA or its equivalent.
    • Ability to develop and maintain automation test frameworks from scratch with previous experience writing scripts with selenium


    The Automation Tester, will possess excellent written and verbal skills, together with being self-organised and methodical with your approach to work. Other desirable skills include: development / programming background preferably with knowledge of  Java / Experience of Selenium testing tool and preferably if you are ISTQB certified or working towards it.

    Keywords; Tester, Test Analyst, Groovy, Java, JEE, Systems Tester, Java, JEE, Groovy, Selenium, Prince 2, GIT, Northampton, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, Northants

    Send your CV to Bethany now – jobs@erinassociates.com or call 0161 438 1178

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    Erin Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Wellingborough, United Kingdom

Employment: Permanent

Salary: £40000 - £45000 excellent benefits

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