Senior Test Automation Engineer

Our Testers work with project teams to ensure software quality through systematic test planning execution and defect tracking ensuring functionality performance and reliability of applications before deployment. With deep knowledge of various types of applications databases and operating systems they maintain high standards of product excellence and user satisfaction. 

As a Senior Test Automation Engineer at Endava youll play a pivotal role in ensuring the overall quality and reliability of our software products. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams youll craft and execute comprehensive test automation strategies focusing on creating robust test automation frameworks while identifying defects reporting issues and uplifting the overall user experience for our key clients.

Responsibilities:

• Review and analyse software requirements specifications and technical designs to gain a comprehensive understanding of the application under test.
• Create comprehensive and well-structured test plans test cases and test scripts aligned with project requirements and functional specifications.
• Define the test automation approach including framework capabilities tool comparison standard metrics success and start/stop criteria.
• Develop the test automation framework and test automation scripts.
• Set up the test environment test data and the test process.
• Establish CI/CD pipelines.
• Execute automated and manual testing activities encompassing functional regression system and usability testing to validate the softwares functionality performance and user experience.
• Identify record and thoroughly document defects issues and enhancement opportunities using a designated bug tracking system.
• Collaborate closely with software developers and other team members to isolate reproduce and troubleshoot reported issues.
• Participate in requirement and design reviews to provide early feedback on potential quality risks and contribute to the overall software development process.
• Ensure adherence to established quality assurance processes and standards while suggesting improvements to enhance overall product quality.
• Provide timely and accurate status updates on testing progress test coverage and test results to the project team and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to facilitate knowledge sharing and continuous improvement of testing processes and methodologies.
• Provide mentorship and professional development on testing for less experienced engineers internally and client-side.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends emerging technologies and best practices in software quality assurance.

Qualifications :

Essential Skills:

• 3 years of experience as a Software Tester or similar role preferably in a software development environment.
• Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies tools and processes.
• Strong knowledge and experience in Automated testing.
• Strong knowledge and experience in Web Services/API testing (REST API).
• Solid understanding of a software development life cycle (SDLC) and testing methodologies (e.g. black-box testing white-box testing regression testing).
• Solid understanding of a product discovery phase driving initial communication with a client and collecting and analysing information about a product.
• Experience in creating comprehensive test plans test cases and test scripts.
• Experience in developing test automation frameworks from scratch.
• Proficiency in executing automated and manual test cases and accurately documenting test results.
• Familiarity with bug tracking systems and experience in defect identification reporting and tracking.
• Knowledge with Azure/AWS DevOps pipelines to set up automated builds and enable CI/CD.

Desirable: 

• Experience in working in the mining or payments industries.
• Good knowledge in SQL.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Self-motivated and proactive with the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• ISTQB Certification or other relevant certifications.

Additional Information :

Discover some of the global benefits that empower our people to become the best version of themselves:

• Finance: Competitive salary package share plan company performance bonuses value-based recognition awards referral bonus;   
• Career Development: Career coaching global career opportunities non-linear career paths internal development programmes for management and technical leadership;
• Learning Opportunities: Complex projects rotations internal tech communities training certifications coaching online learning platforms subscriptions pass-it-on sessions workshops conferences;
• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work and flexible working hours employee assistance programme;
• Health: Global internal wellbeing programme access to wellbeing apps;
• Community: Global internal tech communities hobby clubs and interest groups inclusion and diversity programmes events and celebrations.

At Endava were committed to creating an open inclusive and respectful environment where everyone feels safe valued and empowered to be their best. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds experiences and perspectivesbecause we know that inclusive teams help us deliver smarter more innovative solutions for our customers. Hiring decisions are based on merit skills qualifications and potential. If you need adjustments or support during the recruitment process please let us know.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time