QA Automation Engineer - 6 Months FTC

QA Automation Engineer - 6 Months FTC

Department: IT Development

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: Remote

Reporting To: Development Team Lead/Group IT Director

Compensation: £20,000 / year

Description

We are looking for an experienced QA Automation Engineer to join our team on a contract basis. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in developing and maintaining automation frameworks, automating web and API testing, and integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines. You will play a key role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products through efficient and scalable automation solutions.

• Develop and maintain automation frameworks for web and API testing.
• Automate test cases using Selenium WebDriver, Java, TestNG/JUnit, and Maven.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using tools like AWS CodePipeline, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions.
• Conduct cross-browser and cross-platform testing using tools like LambdaTest or BrowserStack.
• Write efficient, scalable, and maintainable code following best practices.
• Perform debugging and root cause analysis to resolve issues.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Generate test reports and maintain documentation.

The Individual

The ideal candidate will have demonstrable values and ethics that mirror our own culture values and to be successful in the recruitment process you will need to evidence at least 3 years' experience of the following in your CV:

• Automation Tools & Frameworks: Expertise in Selenium WebDriver, Java, TestNG/JUnit, and Maven.
• Programming & Scripting: Proficiency in Java, JavaScript, Node.js and understanding of OOP principles.
• CI/CD & DevOps: Experience with AWS CodePipeline, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions.
• Cross-Browser Testing: Familiarity with LambdaTest or BrowserStack.
• API Testing & Automation: Experience with Postman or RestAssured.
• Version Control: Proficiency in Git, GitHub, or Bitbucket.
• Coding Practices: Knowledge of SOLID, DRY, POM, and Data-Driven Testing.
• Debugging & Troubleshooting: Skills in log analysis and exception handling.
• Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, and communication skills.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Experience with JMeter for performance testing.
• Familiarity with AWS services and cloud-based testing environments.

Company Benefits

Our commitment to our staff to provide a supportive, empowering and rewarding workplace continues to be part of our core mission at Convey365.

We offer a vast array of benefits for our staff and continue to enhance our benefits package to be the most comprehensive, supportive and engaging benefits package for our team, key features include:

• 25-30 day annual leave (depending on length of service) + Bank Holidays
• Additional day annual leave to celebrate your birthday
• Additional day following 100% attendance in previous year
• Option to purchase up to 5 days leave
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Company Sick Pay
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Subsidised Conveyancing
• Employee Assistance Scheme which includes counselling sessions
• Well being programmes
• Ongoing training, development, and recognition programs.
• A supportive and fun team environment, with regular collaboration and charity events.
• Professional Development Support - We believe in fostering growth and will fully support your training and development in AWS and related technologies. This includes access to certification programs of your choosing, online courses, and workshops to advance your expertise and career.

If you're passionate about technology and eager to contribute to a dynamic, innovative team, we'd love to hear from you!