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IT Talent Solutions Ltd
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Reading, Berkshire
QA Developer in Test / SDET / Software Developer in Test
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Salary: £45,000 per annum |
Overview
QA Developer in Test / SDET / Software Developer in Test required for my Reading based client for a permanent role paying circa £45-55k DOE The role will require you to work closely with current Developers, develop scripts and push automation. You will be accountable for ensuring that software releases from are of high quality, deliver on all identified test requirements, fit for purpose and successfully complete on all types of testing. You will need to have extensive experience as an API automation tester with strong coding skills in either java or C++, and at least one scripting language such as bash, ruby, python, perl. You will need to be a team player who can work within Agile development teams to deliver new types of testing and test strategies to deliver improvements on the quality of all software deliverables. You will be expected to be involved in some manual test efforts to support the existing QA team to deliver on testing requirements where automation is not possible. You will need to have previous experience in both manual and automation software testing and will be able to prioritise the areas of functionality requiring automation and identify and document appropriate test cases in detail, including negative tests and boundary conditions. Responsibilities: § Driving and developing the test automation strategy building on a proprietary API testing tool. § Delivering on targets to deliver increased levels of automated test coverage § Driving the automation objectives and strategy of the QA function § Working with development teams to add automation tests to the test requirements of projects. § Write detailed test plans / automation test scripts from project user stories written by the product owners and developers § Involvement in agile project initiation to define testing strategies and to develop new testing types and methods. Skills/Qualifications/Experience Required: · Experience of automating the testing of API and web driven software applications. · Experience of working in a development role as a Java or C++ developer · Minimum of 5 years' experience as a senior QA engineer, ideally working within a SCRUM agile development environment. · Excellent, proven testing skills, including non-functional and performance testing methods with an ability to demonstrate during the interview process. · JMeter, or equivalent load testing tooling · Comfortable working from the command line within various windows or Linux OS · Familiar with AWS cloud services, ideally with Kubernetes for microservice orchestration · High level of attention to detail with a methodical, patient approach. · Excellent written and verbal communication skills. · Comfortable working between teams as an advocate of quality who is prepared to drive process improvements in all aspects of the organisation · Ability to work autonomously and be self-motivated to meet deadlines.