Job Specifications
Senior Automation Tester - Contract Length: to 31/3/26 (Ext tbc)
Location: Mainly WFH with occasional visit to Newport Office (monthly or less) and will need to attend Newport Office on day 1 to pick up kit and undergo security training - Inside IR35 PS750 per day
An active SC clearance is desirable - will consider SC clearable which means 5 years UK residency and no more than 28 days out of the country.
As a Senior Automation Tester, you will play a key role in developing, im-proving, and maintaining systems that support our national and international customers. You'll work on cutting-edge cloud technologies, modern delivery processes, and innovative projects, including those involving AI and machine learning.
You'll be part of a multi-disciplinary squad, collaborating with experts to deliver enterprise-grade services. This role demands a proactive mindset, a passion for learning new technologies, and a commitment to delivering high-quality IT solutions.
Technical Duties
Design, write, execute, and maintain automated UI and API test suites aligned with ac-ceptance criteria.
Test data processes and ensure robust, scalable, and reusable solutions using DevOps best practices.
Collaborate with developers to ensure unit-level test coverage and shared understanding of the codebase.
Build automated test solutions from scratch in line with Test Strategy and Engineering Principles.
Identify and manage defects, incidents, risks, and issues in accordance with standards.
Contribute to the development of small to large-scale programs, including mission-critical systems.
Implement toolkits and APIs for integration, performance, security, and scalability.
Apply HMG IA technical security controls in line with ISO 27001 and the Security Policy Framework.
Experience
Key contributor to large-scale technical projects.
Experience with cloud technologies, particularly Azure.
Familiarity with data models and test documentation.
Experience testing Front End and Back End web services.
Agile delivery experience.
Working knowledge of Azure DevOps.
Technical Skills
Proficient in automation tools: MS Visual Studio with C#, Selenium, BDD, Reqnrole, MSTest, RestSharp, JavaScript.
Experience with non-functional testing tools: JMeter, Azure Load Test.
Working knowledge of GitHub.
Strong understanding of architectural principles and design patterns.
Experience writing SQL statements.
Desirable Skills
Knowledge of unit testing.
Experience testing Dynamics 365 and Power Platform.
Advocate of DevOps principles.
ISTQB Foundation certification.
Experience with Docker and Python.
Senior Automation Tester - Contract Length: to 31/3/26 (Ext tbc)
Location: Mainly WFH with occasional visit to Newport Office (monthly or less) and will need to attend Newport Office on day 1 to pick up kit and undergo security training - Inside IR35 PS750 per day
Damia Group Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website.
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.
Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.
About the Company
Damia Group is an international employee owned recruitment organisation with more than 20 years experience.
Since 1995 we have been introducing the right people, forging long lasting and successful professional relationships. With a management team that boasts over 100 years' recruitment experience, we ensure that we focus on providing effective recruitment solutions that uphold our exceptionally high client retention rate.
At the heart of the Damia Group is our passion for people. Whilst successful recruitment is about t...
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