Automation Tester - Java/Javascript - Remote

Role Title: Automation Tester
Clearance: BPSS
Salary: £60,000 + 5% Pension + Travel Expences
Location: Remote with 1 day onsite in Manchester

Must have Java or Javascript experience

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver comprehensive, robust, and reliable automated test frameworks and suites to cover business requirements.
• Identify and resolve defects or issues preventing the delivery of Test Engineering activities.
• Maintain full traceability of defects, tests, and requirements.
• Design, build, and maintain an effective test infrastructure.
• Create and maintain documentation within the test automation code base.
• Stay updated with the latest technical test tools and apply them where beneficial.
• Review and update the test suite to reflect current best practices and reduce technical debt.
• Develop and maintain reusable libraries and services.
• Communicate and share technical resources, knowledge, and lessons learned with other teams.
• Contribute to the production of test approaches and reporting mechanisms agreed upon with senior stakeholders.
• Ensure usability, accessibility, security, stability, and capacity are Embedded in the development of citizen services.
• Collaborate with other teams in the Software Development Lifecycle to drive technical solutions.
• Apply Agile principles in practice and use Agile tools intelligently.
• Design and build technical setups and working methods for continuous integration, delivery, and deployment practices.
• Review test practices and implement improvements.
• Participate in community discussions around the latest technology trends, tools, and best practices within Test Engineering.
• Commit to continuous personal development, learning, and training.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to Test Engineering team members.
• Support recruitment-related activities when required.