Automation Tester

Automation Tester – JAVA, Cucumber BDD Croydon Permanent £65,000 - £70,000 (DOE) + Benefits Senior Automation Tester / Developer-In-Test (SDET) wanted with strong Java Coding skills, Cucumber BDD & Selenium WebDriver expertise. Hybrid working, 2-3 days a week on-site in Croydon and Reading. SC Clearance and Government / (url removed) domain experience both strongly preferred. Start asap, ideally in summer 2024 A chance to work with a leading Global Digital Transformation business working on large-scale IT modernisation projects. Key essential experience and tasks: Strong Java coding skills with the ability to demonstrate expertise in recent Java versions and features (Java 8 and 11). Automation Frameworks: Work with Selenium WebDriver, JUnit, TestNG, Cucumber BDD and advanced frameworks, contributing to their enhancement and customization to meet project requirements.  A deep understanding of Java Libraries: Apache Commons, Guava etc. with the ability to select and implement libraries for optimized efficiency.  Technical Environment: REST API Testing, Utilizing advanced API testing tools like RestAssured and Apache HttpClient, in-depth knowledge of API testing. Apply common Design Patterns in test Automation, an advanced understanding of exception handling and error management in Java.  Best Practices: Advanced Java coding standards and practices, ensuring superior code quality. Establish and enforce advanced Java best practices for the testing team.  Java concurrency for parallel test execution, providing valuable expertise to enhance testing efficiency.  Framework Implementation: Contribute to the enhancement and customization of Automation Frameworks, ensuring they align with project needs. Good Stakeholder Communication, acting as a primary point of contact for test-related communication.  Agile/Scrum working environments. Highly desirable skills:   SC Clearance + Government / (url removed) domain experience both strongly preferred. Understanding Mocking framework/tool, such as Wiremock, to enhance test scenario isolation.  familiarity with cloud platforms, exploring cloud-based testing solutions for increased scalability.  Containerization: Possess knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes for containerized testing environments, AWS,  contributing to a more scalable and efficient testing infrastructure.  (CI/CD): Architect and manage CI/CD pipelines, optimizing them for efficient test execution and contributing to a streamlined development process.  NFR Contribution: Contribute to NFR (Non-Functional requirement) testing efforts, analyse results, and provide valuable insights to ensure system scalability