• Work closely with the Senior Test Analyst and Development team in an Agile environment
• Create and execute detailed and well-structured test plans and test cases
• Web application and cross browser testing
• End-to-end across both the SLDC and STLC
• Maintenance of automation suite
• Always look to fine tune and improve quality testing processes
• Raise and track all defects using Zephyr

• Experience in working within an Agile environment
• Web application and API testing (Postman, SoapUI)
• Familiarity of working with Zephyr
• Strong knowledge of Selenium WebDriver and Gherkin
• ISTQB/ISEB
• 3+ years’ experience as a Test Analyst
• Experience with Python

• Work closely with the Senior Test Analyst and Development team in an Agile environment
• Create and execute detailed and well-structured test plans and test cases
• Web application and cross browser testing
• End-to-end across both the SLDC and STLC
• Maintenance of automation suite
• Always look to fine tune and improve quality testing processes
• Raise and track all defects using Zephyr

• Experience in working within an Agile environment
• Web application and API testing (Postman, SoapUI)
• Familiarity of working with Zephyr
• Strong knowledge of Selenium WebDriver and Gherkin
• ISTQB/ISEB
• 3+ years’ experience as a Test Analyst
• Experience with Python

Tester, Automation

Your new company
This is one of the UK's leading brands originally known as one the biggest produces of paper maps they are transforming there business to produce digital map data, online route planning, sharing services and mobile apps plus many other location based products.

Your new role
We are looking for a proactive and technical Test Automation Engineer to join our test community within the Engineering group to drive the test automation and performance activities for a large geospatial investment programme.

• To provide test assurance by developing and maintaining the integration automation test framework in a test-first environment.
• Be responsible for defining and delivering performance test activities across multiple delivery teams to meet the requirements and ambitions of our stakeholders, whist contributing to effective agile delivery.
• The role will include daily contact with stakeholders, product owners and on-site team members to understand functional and non-functional requirements and design BDD integration and performance test scenarios according to the acceptance criteria.
• Regular participation in team estimation activities identifying opportunities to maximise test benefit within the team.
• Report to and provide regular updates to the domain Test Lead as well as provide mentoring and coaching to team members regarding test good practices.
• Responsible for developing the integration test automation framework in Python using public cloud architecture and on-premise systems.
• Provide assurance at team retrospectives and planning sessions to ensure good practice, continual improvements and appropriate standards are adhered to.

What you'll need to succeed
Experience: This is a technical role and requires expert knowledge of building and maintaining test automation frameworks in a CI/CD environment in the cloud.

• Proven experience of delivering automated test frameworks (Python) in a test-first CI/CD environment is essential
• Ability to define the appropriate end to end test approach for automation of a large and complex work programme
• Proven analytical skills, designing and implementing BDD feature files for functional and non-functional test activities is essential
• Data test experience, particularly with ETL systems
• Familiarity with RESTful interface testing

Behaviours:

• Experience of allocating and prioritising own work and working across multiple delivery teams
• Good knowledge of agile methodologies and software engineering best practice
• Coaching and mentoring experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders and customers

Technologies:

• Proven technical skills in one or more of the following tools is essential: Azure DevOps, Cucumber, JMeter, Selenium
• Working knowledge of programming languages and frameworks such as: JavaScript, Python, SQL, Visual Studio

What you'll get in return
£Flex Day rate, 6 month contract (Inside IR35)

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Tester, Automation

Your new company
This is one of the UK's leading brands originally known as one the biggest produces of paper maps they are transforming there business to produce digital map data, online route planning, sharing services and mobile apps plus many other location based products.

Your new role
We are looking for a proactive and technical Test Automation Engineer to join our test community within the Engineering group to drive the test automation and performance activities for a large geospatial investment programme.

• To provide test assurance by developing and maintaining the integration automation test framework in a test-first environment.
• Be responsible for defining and delivering performance test activities across multiple delivery teams to meet the requirements and ambitions of our stakeholders, whist contributing to effective agile delivery.
• The role will include daily contact with stakeholders, product owners and on-site team members to understand functional and non-functional requirements and design BDD integration and performance test scenarios according to the acceptance criteria.
• Regular participation in team estimation activities identifying opportunities to maximise test benefit within the team.
• Report to and provide regular updates to the domain Test Lead as well as provide mentoring and coaching to team members regarding test good practices.
• Responsible for developing the integration test automation framework in Python using public cloud architecture and on-premise systems.
• Provide assurance at team retrospectives and planning sessions to ensure good practice, continual improvements and appropriate standards are adhered to.

What you'll need to succeed
Experience: This is a technical role and requires expert knowledge of building and maintaining test automation frameworks in a CI/CD environment in the cloud.

• Proven experience of delivering automated test frameworks (Python) in a test-first CI/CD environment is essential
• Ability to define the appropriate end to end test approach for automation of a large and complex work programme
• Proven analytical skills, designing and implementing BDD feature files for functional and non-functional test activities is essential
• Data test experience, particularly with ETL systems
• Familiarity with RESTful interface testing

Behaviours:

• Experience of allocating and prioritising own work and working across multiple delivery teams
• Good knowledge of agile methodologies and software engineering best practice
• Coaching and mentoring experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders and customers

Technologies:

• Proven technical skills in one or more of the following tools is essential: Azure DevOps, Cucumber, JMeter, Selenium
• Working knowledge of programming languages and frameworks such as: JavaScript, Python, SQL, Visual Studio

What you'll get in return
£Flex Day rate, 6 month contract (Inside IR35)

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

ALL APPLICANTS PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THIS ROLE IS INSIDE OF IR35...

Parity Group are delighted to be engaged with a well-known progressive organisation on a large project and as a result have the need for an Automation Test Engineer to join their team based in Southampton on a 6 months contract.

Role:

We are looking for a proactive and technical Test Automation Engineer to join our test community within the Engineering group to drive the test automation and performance activities for a large geospatial investment programme.

• To provide test assurance by developing and maintaining the integration automation test framework in a test-first environment.
• Be responsible for defining and delivering performance test activities across multiple delivery teams to meet the requirements and ambitions of our stakeholders, whist contributing to effective agile delivery.
• The role will include daily contact with stakeholders, product owners and on-site team members to understand functional and non-functional requirements and design BDD integration and performance test scenarios according to the acceptance criteria.
• Regular participation in team estimation activities identifying opportunities to maximise test benefit within the team.
• Report to and provide regular updates to the domain Test Lead as well as provide mentoring and coaching to team members regarding test good practices.
• Responsible for developing the integration test automation framework in Python using public cloud architecture and on-premise systems.
• Provide assurance at team retrospectives and planning sessions to ensure good practice, continual improvements and appropriate standards are adhered to.

Experience:

This is a technical role and requires expert knowledge of building and maintaining test automation frameworks in a CI/CD environment in the cloud.

• Proven experience of delivering automated test frameworks (Python) in a test-first CI/CD environment is essential
• Ability to define the appropriate end to end test approach for automation of a large and complex work programme
• Proven analytical skills, designing and implementing BDD feature files for functional and non-functional test activities is essential
• Data test experience, particularly with ETL systems
• Familiarity with RESTful interface testing

Behaviours:

• Experience of allocating and prioritising own work and working across multiple delivery teams
• Good knowledge of agile methodologies and software engineering best practice
• Coaching and mentoring experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders and customers

Technologies:

• Proven technical skills in one or more of the following tools is essential: Azure DevOps, Cucumber, JMeter, Selenium
• Working knowledge of programming languages and frameworks such as: JavaScript, Python, SQL, Visual Studio

If this sounds like the right role for you then wait no longer and get in touch immediately by applying with your CV or give Kishia Odiaka a call for a brief discussion and immediate consideration.

ALL APPLICANTS PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THIS ROLE IS INSIDE OF IR35...

Parity - Better Decisions : Better People

Parity Group plc acts in the capacity of an Employment Agency when providing contract recruitment services.

We welcome applications from all sections of society and applicants will be considered on the basis of their suitability for the position

At Parity, we are committed to protecting your privacy, we will process and hold your CV and use the information you have provided lawfully and in accordance with our Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy.

ALL APPLICANTS PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THIS ROLE IS INSIDE OF IR35...

Parity Group are delighted to be engaged with a well-known progressive organisation on a large project and as a result have the need for an Automation Test Engineer to join their team based in Southampton on a 6 months contract.

Role:

We are looking for a proactive and technical Test Automation Engineer to join our test community within the Engineering group to drive the test automation and performance activities for a large geospatial investment programme.

• To provide test assurance by developing and maintaining the integration automation test framework in a test-first environment.
• Be responsible for defining and delivering performance test activities across multiple delivery teams to meet the requirements and ambitions of our stakeholders, whist contributing to effective agile delivery.
• The role will include daily contact with stakeholders, product owners and on-site team members to understand functional and non-functional requirements and design BDD integration and performance test scenarios according to the acceptance criteria.
• Regular participation in team estimation activities identifying opportunities to maximise test benefit within the team.
• Report to and provide regular updates to the domain Test Lead as well as provide mentoring and coaching to team members regarding test good practices.
• Responsible for developing the integration test automation framework in Python using public cloud architecture and on-premise systems.
• Provide assurance at team retrospectives and planning sessions to ensure good practice, continual improvements and appropriate standards are adhered to.

Experience:

This is a technical role and requires expert knowledge of building and maintaining test automation frameworks in a CI/CD environment in the cloud.

• Proven experience of delivering automated test frameworks (Python) in a test-first CI/CD environment is essential
• Ability to define the appropriate end to end test approach for automation of a large and complex work programme
• Proven analytical skills, designing and implementing BDD feature files for functional and non-functional test activities is essential
• Data test experience, particularly with ETL systems
• Familiarity with RESTful interface testing

Behaviours:

• Experience of allocating and prioritising own work and working across multiple delivery teams
• Good knowledge of agile methodologies and software engineering best practice
• Coaching and mentoring experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders and customers

Technologies:

• Proven technical skills in one or more of the following tools is essential: Azure DevOps, Cucumber, JMeter, Selenium
• Working knowledge of programming languages and frameworks such as: JavaScript, Python, SQL, Visual Studio

If this sounds like the right role for you then wait no longer and get in touch immediately by applying with your CV or give Kishia Odiaka a call for a brief discussion and immediate consideration.

ALL APPLICANTS PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THIS ROLE IS INSIDE OF IR35...

Parity - Better Decisions : Better People

Parity Group plc acts in the capacity of an Employment Agency when providing contract recruitment services.

We welcome applications from all sections of society and applicants will be considered on the basis of their suitability for the position

At Parity, we are committed to protecting your privacy, we will process and hold your CV and use the information you have provided lawfully and in accordance with our Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy.

Parity Group are delighted to be engaged with a well-known progressive organisation on a large project and as a result have the need for a Technical Lead to join their team based in Newport on a 3 months contract.

Required skills and experience:

• Experienced in software development and technical leadership
• Development experience in multiple languages, of specific relevance are Python, Go, C#
• Proficient in but not limited to Flask framework, Databases (e.g. MySQL, Microsoft SQL, Postgres), SQL Alchemy, HTML and CSS; PYTest and Selenium.
• Proficient in CI/CD
• In depth experience of containerisation using Docker and container orchestration using Kubernetes
• Expert in cloud practices, preferably GCP or AWS
• Practitioner of service-oriented architectures and micro-services.
• Experienced in functional and non-functional testing
• Experienced in information security, designing solutions and services with security controls embedded
• Experienced in software delivery lifecycle within an Agile Team
• Provide mentorship, guidance and technical leadership to other team members across multiple projects

If this sounds like the right project for you then wait no longer and apply with your CV immediately or give Kishia Odiaka a call for a brief discussion and immediate cnsideation.

Parity - Better Decisions : Better People

Parity Group plc acts in the capacity of an Employment Agency when providing contract recruitment services.

We welcome applications from all sections of society and applicants will be considered on the basis of their suitability for the position

At Parity, we are committed to protecting your privacy, we will process and hold your CV and use the information you have provided lawfully and in accordance with our Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy.

Parity Group are delighted to be engaged with a well-known progressive organisation on a large project and as a result have the need for a Technical Lead to join their team based in Newport on a 3 months contract.

Required skills and experience:

• Experienced in software development and technical leadership
• Development experience in multiple languages, of specific relevance are Python, Go, C#
• Proficient in but not limited to Flask framework, Databases (e.g. MySQL, Microsoft SQL, Postgres), SQL Alchemy, HTML and CSS; PYTest and Selenium.
• Proficient in CI/CD
• In depth experience of containerisation using Docker and container orchestration using Kubernetes
• Expert in cloud practices, preferably GCP or AWS
• Practitioner of service-oriented architectures and micro-services.
• Experienced in functional and non-functional testing
• Experienced in information security, designing solutions and services with security controls embedded
• Experienced in software delivery lifecycle within an Agile Team
• Provide mentorship, guidance and technical leadership to other team members across multiple projects

If this sounds like the right project for you then wait no longer and apply with your CV immediately or give Kishia Odiaka a call for a brief discussion and immediate cnsideation.

Parity - Better Decisions : Better People

Parity Group plc acts in the capacity of an Employment Agency when providing contract recruitment services.

We welcome applications from all sections of society and applicants will be considered on the basis of their suitability for the position

At Parity, we are committed to protecting your privacy, we will process and hold your CV and use the information you have provided lawfully and in accordance with our Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy.