Automation Tester

Established over 30 years ago here at Lifeplus our mission is to be the world leader in holistic wellbeing by helping millions of people to unlock the wellness within them.

We manufacture and distribute high quality nutritional supplements directly to our customers all over the world. We are proud to have a team of enthusiastic customers and colleagues who are all dedicated to creating a legacy of wellbeing.

At Lifeplus we celebrate and embrace diversity and we believe that our success comes from creating a caring and fun community.

Job Purpose:
We are looking for an experienced Non Functional Test Analyst with demonstrable experience in Performance Testing (mainly load, stress and soak) and other non-functional Testing (desired) to join us on a permanent basis and assist in developing, executing and maintaining performance test scripts, ideally using Jmeter.

The role will include but is not limited to:

- Work with the PM, Project Team, and Business Stakeholders to evaluate non-functional requirements to produce prioritised automation tests that are data driven, keyword driven, robust, readable, and maintainable.
- Collaborate with IT, Testers, Project Managers, Developers, Business Analysts and Stakeholders to implement and deliver automation frameworks and test plans.
- Create and maintain the Non-Functional Automation Test Strategy by recommending and introducing new tools and techniques to improve the capability of automation testing strategy.
- Provide solid test metrics, analysing and reporting on testing results.
- Propose and obtain agreement for the approach for non-functional testing depending on the type of project/BAU.
- Support the end-to-end defect management lifecycle, including providing stakeholders with appropriate reporting.
- If needed, help out with manual testing.
- Hands on experience of test automation designing, implementing, and maintaining any desktop and web performance testing automation frameworks from scratch.
- Experienced in scripting and programming languages e.g., C#, SpecFlow, Selenium etc.
- Experienced in POM (Page Object Model) and WOM (Windows Object Model).
- Experienced using performance tools such as Jmeter, LoadRunner or any other tool.
- Experience with testing tools such as Test Complete, SpecFlow, RESTfulAPI’s, and CrossBrowser tool (Smartbear)
- Experience of using Branching strategies and Source Code Management tools e.g. Visual Studio, TFS, BitBucket, and Git.
- Execute different types of performance testing against On-Premises and Cloud architecture. - Hands on experience with test case management software tools such as TestRail and Project management tool e.g. JIRA and confluence.
- Exposure to Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment would be beneficial.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. - Hands on experience working with agile teams on projects using scrum.
- Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) including the ability to understand, present and explain complex information to a range of audiences.

Desired Skills:

- Knowledge of ERP testing such as Order Management, Inventory management and Shipping process.
- Experience in other Areas of NFT such as Accessibility, Compatibility, Usability, Disaster Recovery etc. would be beneficial.
- Experience of working in an Agile development environment (SCRUM, Kanban, DSDM, TDD, BDD).
- Evidence of relevant certifications (e.g. ISTQB) and any other Performance Testing related. What we offer you:

- Rewarding salary packages
- Contributory pension scheme of up to 6%
- Opportunity to buy & sell holiday
- Gym membership discounts
- Contributory hospital and health cash plan
- Cycle2Work scheme
- Eye care vouchers
- Free monthly Lifeplus nutritional and personal care products
- Life assurance
- Discounts at leading brands and retailers

Hours and Days: - Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week.

Location: - Between Sites: Keppel House and Lifeplus House.
- Hybrid Working: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday in the office.

The responsibilities and attributes listed above is indicative it is not exhaustive and is not designed to limit or inhibit the way we work or how the role develops. This is intended to be a fluid document and indicates how we currently see the role.
- Please note: The successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check.
- Please advise us in advance if you have any special requirements if you are asked to attend an interview.

Pay: £55,000.00-£60,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Relocation assistance
- Store discount
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Saint Neots, PE19 8JH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- can you commute to the St Neot