Automation Test Analyst

Job Description

MBA are proud to partner one of the Midlands most innovative finance organisations in their search for an experienced Automation Test Analyst on a permanent basis.Hybrid position (Remote & Office based Central Birmingham)Overview: Working in a Scrum team as an Automation Test Analyst, performing manual testing and striving to increase test automation coverage, whilst also improving existing automation.Automation Test Analyst - ResponsibilitiesAutomation:* Participate in the design and development of the end-to-end testing lifecycle, from writing manual test cases through to automation.* Actively seek to improve the performance, code quality and architecture of the test automation solution.* Communicate effectively and work alongside developers to design and improve the technical implementation.* Investigate new and improved ways to implement automation testing.* Writing automated tests for web UIs or APIs.* Deliver detailed test reports from the execution of automated test suites.* Support and mentor fellow testers on test automation.* Document or knowledge share framework improvements or new technologies.Manual Testing:* Assessing User Stories and Acceptance Criteria.* Identifying test scenarios and creating test cases in Azure DevOps Test Plan using Test DrivenDevelopment.* Functional, integration, end to end, smoke, and regression testing.* Work with other members of the testing team to review and improve testing processes.* Estimate the testing required, reporting status and issues to line manager or scrum master.* Recording test results/evidence in a clean and standardised manner.* Active participation in, and contribution to, all Agile ceremonies.* Host or contribute to software demos to the business or end users.* Where required, arrange User Acceptance Testing.Delivering:* Stories completed in accordance with the acceptance criteria* High quality, functional and releasable software.* Accurate, up-to-date, and useful documentation.* Consistent delivery of the sprint.Automation Test Analyst - Skills Essential Skills/ Experiences:* C#/.Net/.Net Core with 2+ years experience creating automated tests.* Active participation in discussions to gain a clear understanding of how to test the software.* Creating or adding to automated test frameworks for:* Frontend tests (i.e. Selenium and WebDriver)* Backend tests (i.e. REST APIs)* Azure DevOps (or similar).* Creating test cases for new and existing functionality.* Working in an Agile environment.Desirable Skills/Experiences:* QA background (ISTQB Foundation certification is ideal).* SQL* NuGet* Postman* Deploying and managing test environments and/or pipelines.* Knowledge and experience of rapid deployment of functionality using CI/CD.* Source control using Git.* Experience working on complex solutions.Automation Test Analyst - PerksBenefits include:Remote / Flexible work life balance cultureEnhanced holiday allowance SchemeEnhanced Pension SchemeLife Assurance- 4 x basic salarySeason Ticket LoanDental PlanMedical Insurance - fully underwrittenTraining and development opportunities / clear progression schemeSalary: £38,000 / £40,000For an informal discussion please contact Mobile -