Automation Tester

*** We require you to be based within easy travelling reach of our Liverpool office as this is an hybrid-based role ***

WHO ARE WE?

Founded in 2013, Yozu is a rapidly expanding team of over 45 software and UI/UX developers that help SMEs and larger blue-chip corporations around the UK and abroad to leverage technology better within their business. We work closely with our clients to deliver products and platforms that help to transform their business, and have fun developing innovative solutions to complex problems.

WE REQUIRE

The Automation Tester will be required to build automated tests (and manual tests where necessary) targeting web applications and mobile apps.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop automated tests using Selenium Web Driver and Cucumber / Gherkin / SpecFlow to ensure that web software matches the requirements
• Be responsible for maintaining, enhancing and running automation testing
• Create detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test plans for manual testing, and execute these manual tests when required
• Be meticulous about documentation and maintaining a robust log of all test cases and test results and log failures/defects appropriately
• Report regular feedback to the QA Lead on the status of coverage and quality

IN RETURN

You will benefit from exposure to some of the latest cutting-edge technologies, and will have the opportunity innovate and grow in your own space. You will be a part of a growing marketing team which is spearheading an exciting new era for the company.

If you are a successful candidate you will get the chance to freely improve on your existing skills as you benefit from working with other like-minded individuals, all of which are keen to share their wealth of industry experience and knowledge with you.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

To be successful you will possess the following skills and experience:

• Demonstrable automation testing skills, with at least 12 months automation testing experience using Selenium Web Driver and Cucumber / Gherkin / Specflow or similar
• ISTQB or similar software testing qualification
• Development skills in C#, HTML / CSS
• REST API Integration testing using Postman or similar
• Non-functional testing using JMeter, Gatling, NeoLoad, LoadRunner or similar
• Experience of testing enterprise applications deployed to cloud environments
• Experience of working in an agile software environment
• Understanding of Git, BDD, cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines and deployments

DESIRABLE SKILLS

• Experience with Appium or similar mobile app automation.
• Knowledge of Jenkins, Ruby on Rails, Linux, SQL, Google Cloud Platform and App Center.
• Experience with the Atlassian suite of applications.

KEY BENEFITS

• Friendly, relaxed and creative work environment
• Supportive leadership that is keen to see you progress in your career and personal development
• Exposure to a wide range of cutting-edge technologies
• Work with other like-minded, enthusiastic team members
• Flexible working hours and arrangements
• Friendly and approachable team and mentors
• On-the-job mentoring and training
• A well-stocked kitchen full of snacks and drinks, Jura Coffee Machine, team lunch every Wednesday, and regular paid team nights out

HOW TO APPLY

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