Automation Test Lead

Job Description

Automation Test LeadFull Time / PermanentLocation offices to choose from: either London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Glasgow, Wales, Liverpool or Sheffield (FLEXI WORKING)Salary £65k-£70k + Benefits PackageAs a trusted, approved and preferred recruitment partner to this prestigious consultancy organisation, we have been asked to assist in the recruitment of an Automation Test Lead. Our client offers excellence in career growth, professional development, and acoveted personalised benefits package.You will* You will be reporting to the test manager* Produce Test Approaches modelled around using Test automation as the base* Produce Integration Automation Test scripts, data and scenarios in accordance with the documented approach.* Embed, Run and maintain the automated tests prescribed within the Automation Test Framework* Analyse (and document if needed) defects discovered during test runs* Work as a Technical Lead to rectify and retest issues encountered during testing and coach junior team membersWhy this roleIn this area of the business you will be specialising in navigating clients through the complexities of large-scale, technology-driven transformation programmes, using skills to drive outstanding delivery. Having the right people using the right methodologyand following the right process gives every client the right result.Why youAs a senior member we are interested in seeing candidates who are passionate about software test and keen to work with and learn from like-minded colleagues. We are looking for the highest calibre individuals who exhibit the following attributes, experienceand skills that enable them to deliver rapid value to our clients:* Demonstrable experience of validating application quality through measures including functional, performance, vulnerabilities, defects and static analysis results* Demonstrable Experience of conducting Functional & Non-Functional testing using appropriate tool set.* Experience of testing Middleware and APIs using tools like RestAssured, Postman, SoapUI, OR similar* Demonstrable Experience of using testing test management & Defect Management tools like HP Quality Centre, JIRA, Confluence, SharePoint or other similar tools.* Strong experience of working in a DevOps delivery environment and teams with exposure to Continuous integration delivery tools/environment* Experience in Agile Scrum/BDD methodologies* Experience of using tools like Gherkin, cucumber and similar* Demonstrable experience of introducing or using test automation in everyday facets of test lifecycle.* Experience in any programme language like C, C#, Java, Python* Demonstrable Prior experience in coding automated tests using Java Script or VB Script* Experience of using any of the performance measuring tools like Jmeter, Blazemeter, Eggplant , HP Load Runner, Grinder or similar would be a plus* Knowledge of Databases like Oracle 10g/11g or SQL server* Experience of mentoring or leading a teamOur client is a global leader in consulting, technology services and digital transformation. They can offer excellent training development for every individual who joins. They are a multicultural company of 200,000 team members in over 40 countries. Please apply for more details.Deerfoot IT Resources Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT industry. We will always email you a full role specification, name our client and wait for your email authorisation before we send your CV to this organisation. Deerfoot IT: Est.1997. REC member. ISO certified. *Each time we send a CV to a recruiting client we donate £1 to The Born Free Foundation (charity no. 1070906).Deerfoot is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.