NECSWS Associate Test Lead - Automation

Job Description Key Responsibilities Drive the implementation of modern test automation frameworks and tools. Oversee test architecture, ensuring scalability and maintainability of automation solutions. Promote shift-left testing practices and support developers in embedding quality. Implementation of automation frameworks for middleware and backend service-based applications in critical infrastructure design. Designing and executing automated tests on the latest revisions of the software. Participating in the development of our automated testing framework, assisting our move towards automated testing in a CI/CD environment. Interpreting requirements from existing manual test cases and specification documents. Liaising with Manual Testers and / or Business Analysts to understand the requirements. Liaising with the product and development teams to ensure that our backlog is up to date Providing estimates regarding the test effort required to complete work. Raising bugs and liaising with the development team from discovery through to resolution Setting up and configuring the testing environment and associated database(s) Working with and communicating frequently with a DevOps team to ensure smooth product delivery from beginning to end. Preparing the test execution report and sharing it with stakeholders. Required technical skills and experience Experience with C# / Java Script/ Type Script 8 to 12 years of experience in Test Automation using various tools such as Selenium, Playwright, Appium, Mocha etc Experience developing and executing automated test cases for User Interfaces Knowledge of software development in a web environment Required soft skills and experience Clear and concise communicator Able to prioritise between several tasks at any one time Able to work independently and as part of a team Detailed and effective written communication skills for documenting the features tested and bugs found Highly organized, detail oriented, extremely responsive Be comfortable discussing technical aspects of projects with other testers, developers business owners. Desirable skills and experience Experience using Azure DevOps Experience using Selenium and Playwright or equivalent tools Usage of latest AI tools. Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines Experience testing User Interfaces and databases Youll have ISTQB/ISEB Foundation certifications or equivalent certifications or be working towards achieving them. Experience using virtual machines (Hyper V / Microsoft Azure) Experience coordinating with external/Offshore QA resources Additional Information Has worked with UK clients and team (Preferred) Has working experience of the onshore offshore model Has experience of commercial awareness in aspects such as revenue recognition and margin management Disclaimer : This job posting has been aggregated from external source. Role details, content, and availability are subject to change. Applicants are advised to confirm the latest information directly on the company website before applying.