Our client, a major player in the gambling industry, is seeking an Automation Tester to join their expanding team. This hybrid role is based in central Manchester, requiring two days per week in the office and offering a salary of £40,000 – £45,000.
Responsibilities
* Analyse requirements to ensure a clear understanding of business and technical needs.
* Design, develop and maintain automated test scripts to agreed standards.
* Execute automated tests across web, API, and backend systems.
* Maintain and enhance the automation framework.
* Perform both automated and exploratory manual testing where required.
* Accurately log, track and manage defects using Jira.
* Create and maintain technical and testing documentation.
* Support testing activities following software releases.
* Contribute to automation strategy and planning for Sportsbook projects, working closely with senior testers and developers.
Essential Skills & Experience
* Proven commercial experience in automated software testing.
* Strong experience with automation tools/frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or similar).
* Solid understanding of API testing tools (e.g., Postman, RestAssured).
* Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control (e.g., Jenkins, Git).
* Ability to write clean, maintainable automation scripts in languages such as Java, JavaScript, Python, or C#.
* Strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle and Agile methodologies.
* Ability to work under pressure and meet release deadlines.
* Experience working in environments with frequent software releases.
* Ability to adapt to evolving requirements and priorities.
* Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
* Proactive in learning new tools and technologies.
What's on Offer
* Competitive salary up to £45,000 + bonus
* Opportunity to work on cutting-edge automation projects
* Collaborative and supportive team environment
* Professional development and clear career progression
If you're a skilled Automation Tester with a passion for quality and modern testing practices, we'd love to hear from you.
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