Description
Automation Test Engineer - Java/Appium - Mobile Apps 30k - 40k AED p/m (£6,500 - £8,500 Monthly)
Long Term Contract
Dubai
An opportunity for a Contract Automation Engineer has arisen to work for a prestigious organisation based in Dubai. The role will be working alongside an expanding development team, focusing on Automating the development and Test of Mobile Apps/Web. You will be part of an agile SCRUM team delivering enhancements frequently to production. Your primary responsibility as a tester will be to design and execute test cases and identify defects.
Responsibilities
-Develop, maintain and execute high quality automation tests to ensure sufficient test coverage for iOS and Android applications
-Implementing acceptance tests using Appium & Java
-Participate in automation script code reviews
-Working continuously with the development and test engineering teams to automate testing
-Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to understand project objectives, gather automation requirements, design automated tests, troubleshoot issues, and implement scalable test automation solutions
-Develop and monitor test metrics and provide timely communication to key stakeholders on a regular basis
Key Skills/Experience
-Good Java skills
-Experience developing and working with command line tools
-Experience of building test automation frameworks and environments from scratch using Java
-Experience with tools such maven or gradle.
-Experience in test automation for iOS and Android Apps
-Experience of running tests on real devices with different device/OS combinations
-Strong knowledge of automation framework concepts and automation best practices
-Experience with using and setting up Continuous Integration jobs eg Jenkins
-Great engineering practices with a focus on TDD and BDD principles and a strong focus on non-functional requirements at the beginning rather than an afterthought
-Working with XML and JSON for content/data feeds and REST for consuming API
-Version control systems eg Git
-Strong experience working in a Continuous Testing/DevOps environment
-Ability to work without direct supervision while contributing to the success of the team
-Excellent oral and written communication skills
-Demonstrated high standard of coding practices including good design documentation and peer code-reviews
-Strong problem-solving skills; the ability to analyse automation testing problems and develop actionable and appropriate tactical plans quickly
Contract rate: 30k - 40k AED p/m (£6,500 - £8,500 Monthly)
Deerfoot IT Resources Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT industry. We are keen to build strong relationships with IT consultants based on providing a transparent and supportive service. Now in our 20th year we pay promptly and are a stable contracting partner in good financial health. Deerfoot IT: Est. 1997. REC member. ISO certified..Each time we send a CV to a recruiting client we donate £1 to The Born Free Foundation (charity no. ). We never send your CV without your email authorisation.
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