Automation Test Engineer

1 month ago

Leeds UK, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom FDM Group Full time

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy with an opportunity for an Automation Engineer in Leeds to work for our client within the Public Sector.


We are seeking an Automation Test Engineer to spearhead the development and implementation of an automation framework from the ground up, covering both Front End and Back End systems. This pivotal role involves conducting automated tests to ensure the quality and reliability of software produced by our development team. Collaboration within cross-functional teams alongside software developers and project teams is essential, contributing to the creation and execution of test plans, test cases, automated tests, and reports on both functional and non-functional requirements in a dynamic agile environment.


Responsibilities of the role:

  • Define and create a robust automation test framework tailored to the systems and applications under consideration
  • Develop and execute automated test cases in alignment with specified requirements, focusing on risk mitigation
  • Compile comprehensive bug reports and provide constructive feedback to software development teams
  • Formulate tests aimed at risk mitigation
  • Analyse, define and build an automation framework from scratch
  • Adhere to project deadlines and departmental standards
  • Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, conveying findings and insights clearly
  • Foster strong relationships with third-party suppliers, particularly in cases where testing spans multiple parties


Key requirements for the role:

  • Experience with BDD Technology such as Behave or Cucumber
  • Proficient in Python
  • Demonstrable experience in API testing. Database testing, Selenium WebDriver, SQL and other Data technologies
  • Integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines
  • Performance testing
  • Experience with Azure DevOps
  • ISTQB tester accredited
  • Agile and Waterfall deliveries
  • Azure Load Test experience is desirable


Why join us?

  • Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career
  • Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad
  • Opportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your field
  • Annual leave, work-place pension and BAYE share scheme


About FDM

We are a business and technology consultancy and one of the UK's leading employers, recruiting the brightest talent to become the innovators of tomorrow. We have centres across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 4,000 Consultants. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer and is listed on the FTSE4Good Index.


Diversity and Inclusion

FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.

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