Senior Automation Tester

We believe in better. And we make it happen.

Better content. Better products. And better careers.

Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, Sky Q to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate.

We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love.

And we do it all right here at Sky.

We are looking for a Senior Automation Test Analyst to join a growing team of end-to-end testers covering a variety of exciting projects and technologies. Working closely with Assurance lead, Testers, QA Engineer, Scrum Master and Analysis colleagues, the Senior Automation Test Analyst leads the way in defining the automation strategy across the team. The Senior Automation Tester will Develop and coach a small team of Hybrid Test Analysts to deliver quality software in an efficient way.

What you'll do:

- Define and drive the departments automation strategy.
- Take ownership of, lead and execute different levels/phases of automation testing where required, including but not restricted to Exploratory Testing, Regression Testing, Integration Testing and End to End Testing
- Collaborate closely with Development and test colleagues to specify testability requirements and define the appropriate quality checks at Development, Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery and Systems Integration Test for each deliverable.
- Work with multiple third parties in parallel to plan and execute Integration Testing
- Test environment management to ensure component levels and configuration are correct for all testing being carried out in the environment.
- Continuous review of automated Continuous Delivery test cases to ensure test cycle times are fully optimised and that quality standards are adhered to.
- Line management of Test Analysts, including performance and development management and objective setting.
- Stakeholder management and Project Management engagement to explain both approaches to testing and summarise / demonstrate test results.

What you'll bring:

- An excellent understanding of automation tooling and programming languages.
- Experience of Java and selenium web driver for creating and maintaining automated tests.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Experience of hands-on test execution test execution across a complex multi-component tech stack.
- Experience of testing both front end and API level testing.
- Strong SQL skills.

Team overview:
UK&I Technology

Ground-breaking projects. Innovative tech. Top innovation. Join our UK&I Technology team and you’ll work across technology projects that drive our TV, broadband, mobile and Sky Connect services. You’ll be at the heart of delivering the technology roadmaps that support our UK and Ireland businesses, with a focus on customer innovations for Sky Glass.

The rewards

There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to #LifeAtSky: the perks. Here’s a taster:

- Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place.
- The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate.
- A generous pension package.
- Private healthcare.
- Discounted mobile and broadband.
- A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences.

Inclusion & how you'll work:
Recognised by The Times and Stonewall, we take pride in our approach to diversity and inclusion. Investing in society, fighting racial injustice and setting ambitious targets for representation at Sky.

We’ve embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You’ll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process.

Your office space:
Livingston Watermark House

Our lively campus is a free shuttle bus away from Livingston South train station and the town centre. Plus, there’s onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles.

You’ll be well fed at our subsidised canteen, and you can keep in shape at our onsite gym - or play a game of pool or table tennis.

We'd love to hear from you

Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It’s a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next.

But better doesn’t stop at what we do, it’s how we do it, too. We embrace each other’s differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet.

If you believe in better, we’ll back you all the way.