Role: Test Lead Duration: 6 Months Contract with Inside IR35 Work Location: London, UK Job Description Skill Profile: Test Automation Engineer (Mobile Banking App) Key Tasks: - Design, implement, and execute manual and automated test scripts for mobile applications, ensuring comprehensive test coverage. - Provide support to developers and product owners in utilizing test management tools effectively for streamlined workflows. - Actively contribute to the development of new testing concepts and tools and integrate them into automated test suites. - Offer hands-on assistance to teams in implementing software testing processes, including end-to-end automation and API testing for mobile platforms. - Collaborate with international teams in Switzerland and India to synchronize testing efforts and ensure consistency across projects. Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Computer/Telecommunication), Computer Science/Information Technology. - Over 5 years of experience in the Software Testing industry, with a focus on Test Automation scripting (preferably using Appium, Selenium, Java) or Test-Driven Development (TDD), alongside Manual Testing using Zephyr/Jira API, Postman/SoapUI, and Basic Linux. - Extensive experience in devising test strategies for mobile applications and API testing. - Strong understanding of testing processes, methodologies, and best practices. - Understanding of mobile development platforms (iOS, Android) and their ecosystems including SDKs and version control systems like Git and continuous integration tools like Jenkins. - Proven ability to translate user stories and acceptance criteria into effective test cases. - Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies and various testing approaches. - Proficiency in Test Case Management tools, particularly Jira Zephyr API. - Preferred domain knowledge in Banking and Finance. - Certification in testing methodologies such as ISTQB or CSTE is a plus. - Self-organized, strong communication skills with excellent English communication skills for global team coordination. - Exceptional analytical abilities, perseverance, enthusiasm, and a systematic approach to problem-solving. - Experience working in Agile development environments, participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and other project ceremonies. Skill Matrix : Skills Hands on experience in years/months Test Automation Engineer Mobile Banking App automated test scripts API testing for mobile platforms Appium Selenium Java Test-Driven Development (TDD) Manual Testing using Zephyr/Jira API Postman/SoapUI Basic Linux mobile development platforms (iOS, Android) Git continuous integration Jenkins Agile methodologies Test Case Management Jira Zephyr API Banking and Finance