Description
Contract duration: 5 months
Ref: PS12739/HPJP
Client: DXC
Location: Gosport
Pay rate: £318.50PD
Position: Automation Specialist
Automation Specialist
Who we are looking for:
-Someone who lives in Scotland (Must be on site with team)
-2-7 years' experience in testing or automated role
-2 years minimum:
-Automating functional aspects of software
-Web based on 2 browsers
-Stand-alone Executable
-Microsoft*
-Automating regression test sets
-Experience with Behaviour driven test frameworks
-Scripting skills in at least one Scripting language
-Programming skills are a plus
-.NET
-Java
-Working with either:
-Infrastructure deployment life cycle
-Software deployment life cycle
-Using Issue-tracking tooling
-Jira
-ALM*
-Bugzilla*
-Mantis*
Has performed manual test execution
Comfortable estimating effort for work
Quick learner
Can inform automation strategy at various test levels, (unit - UAT)
Comfortable either leading, or working within a small team
Responsibilities
Performs complex testing tasks to assure that developed products meet design specifications and are within total quality management limits and standards. Tests, debugs, documents, validates and installs basic hardware and software testing tasks in accordance with industry best practices and specific internal procedures and standards. Reviews/Generates complex test plans, test case data, procedures and testing scripts based upon functional specifications to meet business needs. Utilizes software testing tools and assists in developing test software for use in automated test activities. Develops project plans, maintains metrics and interfaces with various engineering, operations groups and vendors to achieve desired improvement goals. Documents and shares all test results; Responds to developers' questions about the results to communicate status and ensure understanding. Provides work training and mentoring to less experienced personnel. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong communication and leadership skills.
Education: High School or equivalent.
Experience: 9+ years.
Please apply for more information - Parker Shaw