Senior Software Engineer in Test Automation
Senior Software Engineer in Test Automation
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About us
The Financial Times is one of the worlds leading news organisations globally recognised for its authority integrity and accuracy with a mission to deliver quality information and services worldwide.
At the FT curiosity thrives and ambitious thinking is rewarded. Together we help audiences stay better informed and deepen their understanding of the world around them.
Our Product & Tech teams drive us forward in an everevolving digital landscape delivering cuttingedge products to over one million digital subscribers daily. Our growth relies on a diverse dedicated and dynamic group of product tech delivery and data specialists.
With a supportive culture entrepreneurial spirit and opportunities at every turn there are no limits to where your FT career can take you.
Build a newsworthy career at the FT.
Our commitment to diversity equity and inclusion
We believe in the power of unique perspectives and want all voices in our organisation to be heard respected and valued. A supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves and operate to their full potential. We are committed to removing barriers for everyone with a focus on addressing those faced by underrepresented groups.
The role
The Customer Products group works on our award winning website iOS and Android apps.
We are a multidisciplinary colocated team. We value transparency accountability shared responsibility and teamwork. Were focused on our users and the FTs mission to provide engaging worldclass journalism.
Most Engineers work across the entire stack although many have expertise with particular technologies and domains for example clientside performance accessibility building APIs security and integration. We deploy to production many times a day and have full ownership of releases the tools we use and site reliability.
We are seeking a talented Software Engineer in Test Automation to join our multidisciplinary team. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of both ft and our apps. Your primary responsibility will be to design develop and execute comprehensive endtoend automated tests for both desktop and mobile platforms.
Key responsibilities
Test Automation Framework Development and Maintenance:
- Design develop and maintain robust test automation frameworks (e.g. Selenium WebDriver Appium Cypress)
- Experience with cloudbased platforms like Sauce Labs BrowserStack or AWS Device Farm for crossdevice testing
- Integrate test automation frameworks with CI/CD pipelines
- Optimize test time and maintain test suites
Test Case Design and :
- Develop and execute comprehensive test cases to cover various scenarios including functional regression and performance testing
- Collaborate with development teams to understand system requirements and identify testing needs
- Analyze test results identify defects and track them to resolution
Test Data Management:
- Create and manage test data to ensure accurate and reliable testing
- Implement datadriven testing techniques to maximise test coverage
Collaboration and Communication:
- Collaborate effectively with development QA and product teams to ensure highquality deliverables
- Communicate effectively with technical and nontechnical stakeholders
- Stay uptodate with the latest testing tools techniques and industry trends
Required Skills and Experience:
- Strong programming skills in one or more languages (e.g. Node JS Java Python)
- Indepth knowledge of test automation frameworks (Selenium WebDriver Appium Cypress etc.
- Experience with cloudbased platforms like Sauce Labs BrowserStack or AWS Device Farm for crossdevice testing
- Handson experience with testing web and mobile applications
- Strong problemsolving and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
We dont expect you to have worked with all of these it will be a bonus for us if you have worked with some of them.
To find out more you can read about how we route traffic on FT and have a look at the code we make public on GitHub. You can also get an insight into how we work from our FT Product & Technology Medium publication.
Whats in it for you Our benefits
Our benefits vary by location but we are committed to providing bestinclass perks across all our offices. These include generous annual leave medical cover inclusive parental leave packages subsidised gym memberships and opportunities to give back to the community. Full details of our benefits are available here.
Weve embraced a 50 hybrid working model (averaging two to three days onsite) that fosters trust and remote adaptability while encouraging inperson camaraderie and peer learning. Additionally we are open to accommodating specific flexible working pattern requests for all roles where feasible.
Accessibility
We are a disability confident employer and Valuable 500 signatory.
Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments/personalisation as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements or have any questions email and a member of our team will be happy to help.
Further information
At the FT we embrace innovation and the use of technology and appreciate that individuals may leverage AI tools as part of their job application process. Whilst we are happy for you to use AI to assist with your application it is essential that all information provided is authentic and accurately represents your skills experience and qualifications.
Candidates should be aware that the use of AI throughout the application process may be monitored to ensure a fair and transparent hiring process for all.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
