Functional & Automation Test Analyst

Functional & Automation Test Analyst - Edinburgh - 6 Month Contract

Our Public Sector client are currently recruiting for a Functional & Automation Test Analyst to join on a 6 month initial contract, outside IR35.

Please note this is an on-site role where local candidates will be preferred.

The successful candidate will have the following skills/knowledge:

• Extensive knowledge of using testing tools i.e. JIRA, ALM, Azure, Zepher etc
• Ability to automate front web based end to end systems, interfaces, cross browser/device , mobile apps and other applications
• Comprehensive knowledge of automated testing tools i.e. Selenium, Webdriver I/O, Cypress
• Automated Test Reporting via Cucumber
• Familiarity with version control and release software i.e GIT, Subversion, Azure DevOps, Jenkins or team city
• Proven track record of automation within an Agile framework i.e. DevOps, CI/CD or FDD
• Aptitude to working with various languages and frameworks including C++, C#, Java, Javascript, .NET, SQL, VBA/VBScript, shell scripting
• Detailed understanding of software architectures - SOA, IaaS, SaaS, PaaS, Client Server and experience of testing Cloud and Azure based solutions
• Understanding testing methodologies i.e. Agile (BDD,TDD, ATDD), Kanban, Waterfall and V-Model
• Device emulation and API testing via Postman
• ISEB/ISTQB Foundation
• Experience in working with multiple software delivery/ testing methodologies
• Automation testing experience on large integration and migration projects/programmes in a technical test capacity
• Knowledge or appreciation of various testing and lifecycle management tools
• Strong stakeholder management & communication skills
• Previous experience of working within the public sector

Should this position be of interest please submit your CV and I will be in contact as required.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy or maternity or age