Automation Lead

Analyse requirements (user stories) and review acceptance criteria to ensure they are fit for purpose, testable Develop and actively participate in building test automation using Coded UI and/or other technologies Ensure defects are raised correctly and in a timely manner using the defect management tool, JIRA. Prepare test data as required Participate in defect triage discussions and challenge development perception of severity Provide input into continuous improvement in test coverage and test effectiveness Contribute to reporting including appropriate test metrics on planning, defects and execution Work closely with the development and business teams Required: 4+ years' experience as a Software Development Engineer/Test Good understanding of understanding of Virtualisation, Java 8 and Mock server principles Trained or 6 months Experience working with Docker or test containers Experience working in Agile environment (Scrum or Kanban) Coding experience with automated test frameworks, tools, services Programming languages: UI automation: o Selenium o Ability to quickly learn, becoming proficiently knowledgeable of client applications o Excellent communication (written & oral) and interpersonal skills o Ability to push back and insist on resolution o Should have very strong soft skills/Collaboration skills Optional: Source control tools: o Git o Github o Bitbucket o SVN o Clearcase Test Management tools: o JIRA o Confluence Build & Continuous Integration/Delivery o Maven Development framework: o BDD including Feature files, Cucumber, Gherkin o TDD Experience working in the Financial Services / Banking Industry A Computer Science/I.T. related Degree / Diploma Version | Reviewed Date | Reviewers ---|---|--- V1.0 | 15/02/2020 | EF, JW, GD,CB | |