Test Automator - 12 month contract

The purpose of this role is to develop, maintain and execute automated scripts by using Unified Functional Testing tool.

Key Duties: 

• Plan and design the automation framework

• Develop reusable automation test scripts,
• Maintain and execute automation test scripts and test suites,
• Identify and prepare test data requirements,
• Report automation defects,
• Report on test automation progress and status to the Test Manager,
• Raise risks and issues with the Test Manager,
• Apply best practices in developing and maintaining test automation scripts,
• Ensures all test automation standards are being met, and
• Contribute to improvements on test automation processes\Provide estimations of test automation effort,

Qualifications needed:

• Relevant IT certificate / diploma or equivalent
• ISTQB or ISEB qualification would be advantageous
• 4-6 solid years’ experience in testing software solutions especially in a financial industry
• 2+ solid years’ experience as a Manual Test Analyst
• Knowledge of manual testing test techniques
• Proficiency in MS Excel
• Knowledge and experience with software test tools, i.e., Quality Centre, Quick Test 4+ solid years’ experience in a Test Automation role
• Extensive knowledge in developing automation frameworks
• Extensive knowledge in developing re-usable automation test scripts
• Knowledge of manual testing test techniques
• Proficiency in MS Excel
• Knowledge and experience with software test tools, i.e. Quality Centre, Quick Test Professional, Unified Functional Testing