The Senior Test Automation Engineer position is targeted towards experienced professionals who have a proven track record in leading test automation projects and mentoring junior engineers. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex and innovative projects involving Snowflake, AzureServiceBus, Charles-River, SAP, etc., and to leverage advanced testing frameworks like Playwright, Specflow, and custom in-house Python-based applications within Agile and TDD methodologies. The ideal candidate will tackle challenging problems, lead strategic project contributions, and mentor junior team members, fostering a culture of excellence in a supportive and dynamic environment.
1. Design, develop, and maintain advanced test automation scripts using frameworks such as Playwright, and others, predominantly in Python, but also in C#.
2. Lead all phases of the testing lifecycle, focusing on comprehensive coverage across functional and non-functional testing (, performance, load), encompassing Data, API, and UI layers.
3. Oversee program activities, ensuring the resolution of bugs, functional enhancements, and the implementation of user feedback within our key in-built quality frameworks.
4. Serve as a primary liaison between test automation architects, test managers, the engineering team, and the subject matter experts across Investments, driving the overall quality strategy.
5. Engage with stakeholders at all levels of the program, providing advanced technical support, demonstrations, and training.
6. Identify, advocate for, and implement improvements in our testing processes and tools, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic quality objectives.
Must have skills
7. Advanced proficiency in Python, SQL
8. Extensive experience with test automation frameworks such as Playwright, Specflow, etc.
9. Deep understanding of Agile and TDD methodologies.
10. Strong data testing knowledge ie SQL,
11. Snowflake or Databricks.
12. Knowledge in C#, Javascript/Typescript
13. Proven track record of writing, executing, and maintaining complex test scripts.
14. Demonstrated ability to lead testing efforts and mentor junior team members.
15. Strong problem-solving skills, with an emphasis on consensus building and collaboration.
16. Strong Microsoft Skills, including PowerPoint & Excel; understand and document Process Maps using tools such as Visio.
Nice to have skills
17. Aladdin or Charles River knowledge.
18. Experience in big transformation programs.
19. Strong experience with AzureDevOps, Azure,
20. Git, and SQL.
21. Proficiency in Jira (Xray), Confluence.
Job Title: Senior Test Automation Engineer
Location: London, UK
Rate/Salary: - GBP Daily
Job Type: Contract
Trading as TEKsystems. Allegis Group Limited, Maxis 2, Western Road, Bracknell, RG12 1RT, United Kingdom. No. 2876353. Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands.