Automation Engineer
- Recruiter
- Confidential
- Location
- Oxford
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 27 May 2021
- Closes
- 24 Jun 2021
- Sectors
- Engineering
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
NEVER HEARD OF NOMINET?
Our name may not be familiar, but you probably use our services every single day - ever visited a website ending in a .uk?
We've been running the national internet namespace for a quarter of a century, sitting proudly at the heart of the UK's critical digital infrastructure.
Such a responsibility requires world-leading cyber security and we're gaining a reputation for our innovative new security solutions, protecting our own systems and beyond.
But we're also a profit with a purpose business. We invest in making a positive impact of the lives that are being most disrupted in our digital age: young people. We're known as one of the UK's leading 'tech for good' funders and the commitment to building a connected, secure and inclusive digital future drives everything we do. It's not just rhetoric - ask our staff.
THE BEST BITS
At Nominet you can expect a competitive salary (depending on experience of course), plus excellent benefits including 30 days holidays, Healthcare, Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, Wellbeing allowance, Flex benefits and an onsite fitness classes and studio. We also work flexibly, and we also support remote working if that suits you.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
Working within a team of QA Engineers and engaging with the wider development team, you will take ownership of the test infrastructure and automation frameworks - ensuring best practice in all of your work.
Engaging with various business stakeholders, you will proactively understand their requirements and automation needs.
In this varied role, you will also own and manage the automation backlog and work with the team to deliver high-quality, resilient and performant test cases whilst also contributing to the adoption of world class automation tooling and driving best practice in all that you do???..Team work is key too as you will also assist others by executing manual tests and support other QA Engineers in the event of high demand or urgent deliverables
WHO YOU ARE
* A confident communicator, you will be bold in your approach to gaining "buy in" from your stakeholders
* A strong team player, working together to achieve great outcomes
* Strong Coding skills in Java/Javascript/Python or similar languages with the desire to learn and upskill in new technologies and lanaguages
* Proven Architecture and design skill for automation frameworks and tools.
* Ability to convert manual test cases into Automation.
* Proficient in Selenium / Cypress and other automation frameworks
* Ideally hold a general understanding of the Internet, Domain Name System (DNS), Registry Systems.
* Experience using test management tools e.g. JIRA, Zephyr, X-Ray.
* Agile testing methodologies and behaviour driven development.
* Experience with Oracle database scripting.
WHAT NEXT ?
If your background matches and you are passionate about contributing to a digitally secure environment for all, the hit the apply button to begin your journey
Our name may not be familiar, but you probably use our services every single day - ever visited a website ending in a .uk?
We've been running the national internet namespace for a quarter of a century, sitting proudly at the heart of the UK's critical digital infrastructure.
Such a responsibility requires world-leading cyber security and we're gaining a reputation for our innovative new security solutions, protecting our own systems and beyond.
But we're also a profit with a purpose business. We invest in making a positive impact of the lives that are being most disrupted in our digital age: young people. We're known as one of the UK's leading 'tech for good' funders and the commitment to building a connected, secure and inclusive digital future drives everything we do. It's not just rhetoric - ask our staff.
THE BEST BITS
At Nominet you can expect a competitive salary (depending on experience of course), plus excellent benefits including 30 days holidays, Healthcare, Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, Wellbeing allowance, Flex benefits and an onsite fitness classes and studio. We also work flexibly, and we also support remote working if that suits you.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
Working within a team of QA Engineers and engaging with the wider development team, you will take ownership of the test infrastructure and automation frameworks - ensuring best practice in all of your work.
Engaging with various business stakeholders, you will proactively understand their requirements and automation needs.
In this varied role, you will also own and manage the automation backlog and work with the team to deliver high-quality, resilient and performant test cases whilst also contributing to the adoption of world class automation tooling and driving best practice in all that you do???..Team work is key too as you will also assist others by executing manual tests and support other QA Engineers in the event of high demand or urgent deliverables
WHO YOU ARE
* A confident communicator, you will be bold in your approach to gaining "buy in" from your stakeholders
* A strong team player, working together to achieve great outcomes
* Strong Coding skills in Java/Javascript/Python or similar languages with the desire to learn and upskill in new technologies and lanaguages
* Proven Architecture and design skill for automation frameworks and tools.
* Ability to convert manual test cases into Automation.
* Proficient in Selenium / Cypress and other automation frameworks
* Ideally hold a general understanding of the Internet, Domain Name System (DNS), Registry Systems.
* Experience using test management tools e.g. JIRA, Zephyr, X-Ray.
* Agile testing methodologies and behaviour driven development.
* Experience with Oracle database scripting.
WHAT NEXT ?
If your background matches and you are passionate about contributing to a digitally secure environment for all, the hit the apply button to begin your journey