Systems / Software Automation Tester (HOME BASED)
Systems / Software Automation Tester (HOME BASED)
Sheffield (Home Based)
GBP31,000 - GBP41,750
Permanent Position Type: Full Time
Becoming an Automation Tester (Integration)
Our client has developed a state-of-the-art cloud-based integration service, Conexes, to enable them to rapidly provision cost effective integration for customers using their systems across health care, social care, and education. To support this vision, they are seeking an experienced Automation Tester to join the team.
You will be responsible for shaping the way they automate their testing strategy and will have the opportunity to work with many technology stacks, vendors, and projects at both local and national level.
The Main Accountabilities:
* Requirements analysis and refinement of test cases
* Design and develop automation scripts when needed using SOAPUI/ POSTMAN and Spec flow
* Creation of functional system / regression / stress test cases / test plans and procedures as well as the creation and maintenance of test and environment data and documentation of test results
* Analysing users' stories and/use cases/requirements for validity and feasibility
* Collaborate closely with other team members, departments, and external stakeholders.
* Execute all levels of testing (System, Integration, and Regression)
* Detect and track software defects and inconsistencies.
* Own the assurance processes both internal and external associated with accreditation.
* Work with Teams to ensure that the tests are incorporated into the CI pipelines.
The Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required
* Strong background with automated testing of APIs & Good understanding of the principles behind API (Application Programming Interfaces) development.
* Good understanding of SOAP/Rest API's
* Ability to design and develop automation scripts SOAP/POSTMAN and spec flow.
* Experience of writing automated test cases using Cucumber and / or Spec Flow frameworks.
* Proven experience of setting up an Automated Test Suite
* Understands the defect lifecycle.
* Demonstrable Agile/Scrum experience
* Knowledge of structured test methods, processes, and Manual Testing
* A keen eye for detail and the ability to understand testing requirements.
* Exposure to SQL and database testing is desirable.
* Understanding of CI/CD development environments (Integrating automation testing) is advantageous.
* Flexibility to travel to Sheffield once a month for team meetings.
About our client
They believe in using technology to deliver better care.
They provide software across health, social care, education, and youth services that makes a positive difference to thousands of lives every day.
They help medical practitioners care for patients by creating technology that saves time, reduces paperwork, and minimises risks. Their education solutions help local authorities, schools, and other providers support families more effectively. We help social workers by giving them access to all their case management information in one simple online portal. And they create systems that help Youth Services teams improve the way they support vulnerable young people.
What will you get in return?
Their benefits include a competitive salary, fit the job around your lifestyle with their flexible working and working from home arrangements, 25 days holiday increasing to 28 + bank holidays, ability to buy extra holiday up to 40 days holiday or sell down to 20 days holiday! An attractive pension, retail vouchers, 4x life insurance, critical illness cover, employee referral bonuses, discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme and more!
They do not just accept differences - they celebrate it, they support it, and they thrive on it for the benefit of their employees, their products, and their community.
They are proud to be an equal opportunity employer regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion and belief, sex, and sexual orientation
Sheffield (Home Based)
GBP31,000 - GBP41,750
Permanent Position Type: Full Time
Becoming an Automation Tester (Integration)
Our client has developed a state-of-the-art cloud-based integration service, Conexes, to enable them to rapidly provision cost effective integration for customers using their systems across health care, social care, and education. To support this vision, they are seeking an experienced Automation Tester to join the team.
You will be responsible for shaping the way they automate their testing strategy and will have the opportunity to work with many technology stacks, vendors, and projects at both local and national level.
The Main Accountabilities:
* Requirements analysis and refinement of test cases
* Design and develop automation scripts when needed using SOAPUI/ POSTMAN and Spec flow
* Creation of functional system / regression / stress test cases / test plans and procedures as well as the creation and maintenance of test and environment data and documentation of test results
* Analysing users' stories and/use cases/requirements for validity and feasibility
* Collaborate closely with other team members, departments, and external stakeholders.
* Execute all levels of testing (System, Integration, and Regression)
* Detect and track software defects and inconsistencies.
* Own the assurance processes both internal and external associated with accreditation.
* Work with Teams to ensure that the tests are incorporated into the CI pipelines.
The Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required
* Strong background with automated testing of APIs & Good understanding of the principles behind API (Application Programming Interfaces) development.
* Good understanding of SOAP/Rest API's
* Ability to design and develop automation scripts SOAP/POSTMAN and spec flow.
* Experience of writing automated test cases using Cucumber and / or Spec Flow frameworks.
* Proven experience of setting up an Automated Test Suite
* Understands the defect lifecycle.
* Demonstrable Agile/Scrum experience
* Knowledge of structured test methods, processes, and Manual Testing
* A keen eye for detail and the ability to understand testing requirements.
* Exposure to SQL and database testing is desirable.
* Understanding of CI/CD development environments (Integrating automation testing) is advantageous.
* Flexibility to travel to Sheffield once a month for team meetings.
About our client
They believe in using technology to deliver better care.
They provide software across health, social care, education, and youth services that makes a positive difference to thousands of lives every day.
They help medical practitioners care for patients by creating technology that saves time, reduces paperwork, and minimises risks. Their education solutions help local authorities, schools, and other providers support families more effectively. We help social workers by giving them access to all their case management information in one simple online portal. And they create systems that help Youth Services teams improve the way they support vulnerable young people.
What will you get in return?
Their benefits include a competitive salary, fit the job around your lifestyle with their flexible working and working from home arrangements, 25 days holiday increasing to 28 + bank holidays, ability to buy extra holiday up to 40 days holiday or sell down to 20 days holiday! An attractive pension, retail vouchers, 4x life insurance, critical illness cover, employee referral bonuses, discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme and more!
They do not just accept differences - they celebrate it, they support it, and they thrive on it for the benefit of their employees, their products, and their community.
They are proud to be an equal opportunity employer regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion and belief, sex, and sexual orientation