Automation Test Engineer
Who is FoundIt!
Using powerful natural language AI, FoundIt! delivers clarity at scale about what shoppers are looking for and automatically optimises the browse, search and product experience for enterprise retailers such as M&S, YOOX Net-A-Porter, B&Q & Fenwick.
The Role
We are seeking an Automation Test Engineer to join our expanding team and take our testing regime to the next level. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing our testing methodology across our tech stack (predominantly back-end).
You will be required to write & maintain automated tests/frameworks (with a focus on back-end), develop & execute test plans, analyse data in SQL server, front-end testing using CSS & Javascript, and working with the software team to elaborate & manage tickets/documentation using Jira & Confluence.
Key Responsibilities
- Create, maintain and optimise automated tests across the tech stack to ensure stability & scalability.
- Develop & Execute Test Plans using existing and new frameworks.
- Create and maintain relevant test data.
- Analyse data in SQL Server to identify potential issues & expansion of tests.
- Manage tickets using Jira to track issues and communicate with stakeholders.
- Collaborate with engineers and other team members to identify and resolve issues.
- Ensure test automation design fits existing & new requirements and has high level of test coverage.
- Conduct front-end testing using JavaScript and CSS eCommerce plugins to ensure the usability and
functionality of our software.
Personal Profile
- A strong communicator, collaborating with other engineers and stakeholders to deliver amazing product
experiences for our partners and their users.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and ever-changing priorities.
- A self-starter who can hit the ground running.
- Grit & determination to personally succeed & grow while challenging and innovating our ways of working.
- Keen eye for detail & problem solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Preferred Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
- At least 4 years of experience in software testing and automation using C#.
- Strong experience in data analysis, including using automation tools.
- Knowledge of SQL Server.
- Experience with front-end testing using JavaScript and CSS.
- eCommerce experience.
- Experience with Jira & Confluence for ticket/documentation support.
- Familiarity with cloud infrastructure, specifically Azure.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Experience with CI/CD.
- Familiarity with scripting languages eg. Python.
- Linux experience beneficial.
The Package
- Salary £40-60K per annum (depending on experience).
- Remote & Physical Office (usually 1-2 days per week but not mandatory).
- 25 days holiday, plus UK bank holidays, plus discretionary extra Christmas leave (3 days). Increases after 3
years’ service to one additional day per year to a maximum of 30.
- Share Options (EMEI Scheme).
- 4% employer pension contribution.
- WFH allowance plus budget of £150 per year for home working expenses.
- Simply Health Cashback plan.
- Group Life Assurance upon death your family will receive 4x your salary.
- Group Income Protection upon long term illness you will receive 75% of your salary.
- Discretionary Bonuses in line with business performance.
- Annual Salary review.