Test Automation Engineer

Are you passionate about revolutionising software testing? Do you thrive in a dynamic work environment where innovation is valued? Are you ready to be part of a team that's shaping the future of technology? If so, look no further! We're seeking a skilled Test Automation Engineer to join our bustling team in Milton Keynes.

As a Test Automation Engineer, you will be responsible for the implementation and advancement of our testing capability into automation, across APIs and Web UI testing. You will also be capable of writing code to facilitate this form of testing. You will own the test automation discipline, ensuring it improves and evolves with best practice and product change. You will design, build and execute non-functional automated tests (e.g. Security, Performance etc.). You will be responsible for developing our current engineering team into one which can support the rollout of automated testing.

Hours of work: Full Time, Hybrid working (1-2 days in office)

Test Automation Engineer Requirements:

• You are technical and interested in business critical, scalable applications using modern technologies on a mixture of cloud and on-premise platforms
• You have a keen desire to learn and understand how energy retail and carbon management industries work
• You should have strong communication skills, an analytical mindset and are comfortable engaging with a wide range of stakeholders
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields
• Strong understanding and experience of continuous integration and continuous deployment pipelines
• 4+ years experience in test automation
• Have implemented automated API testing using tools like ReadyAPI, Selenium WebDriver and can demonstrate a strong understanding of API design
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Java/Groovy, SQL, Swagger/Open API with coding experience to resolve complex testing challenges where tools fall short
• ISTQB or similar certification is a must

Desirable:

• Experience with testing established business systems
• Languages: Java/Groovy, SQL, Swagger/Open API
• Interfaces: Web, API, Messages/Events, DB
• Dev Lifecycle: Maven, GIT/Bitbucket, Jira Cloud, Zephyr, ReadyAPI, jMeter
• Testing Types: API, Web, Security/PEN, Performance & Scalability, Thick Client, Integration, Automated Compliance
• Command line: Linux shell/Bash

Test Automation Engineer Benefits:

• £40K- £45K Per annum
• Employee Ownership Profit Share bonus scheme (annual)
• Health cash plan including family cover
• Employee wellbeing program
• Life Assurance
• Stakeholder Pension
• Hybrid working – home and office-based role
• Flexible holidays
• Cycle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Meet the Organisation: Who We Are and What We Do

EDW Technology is an innovative IT company specialising in the energy sector. It is an employee-owned company that fosters a culture of shared ownership, empowers its workforce by making every team member a stakeholder in the company’s success. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Are you ready to take your career to the next level as a Test Automation Engineer? Don't wait any longer – apply now!