Automation Test Analyst (SQE)

What you will be doing: • Design, develop, implement, and execute reusable automated test assets using established automation frameworks and test tools. • Analyse business and technical requirements to develop effective test automation solutions. • Work closely with QA Leads, Practice Leads, Business Analysts, Developers, Architects, Product Owners, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and testing approaches. • Participate in planning, estimation, sizing, backlog grooming, sprint planning, and acceptance criteria definition. • Discuss low-level designs and functional requirements with QA Leads and Application/Solution Architects to determine appropriate test automation approaches. • Develop automation code using the prescribed automation test kit and frameworks. • Implement automated testing solutions that provide appropriate test coverage within the sprint. • Ensure automation solutions are reusable, scalable, maintainable, and aligned with architectural and development standards. • Integrate automated tests into DevOps pipelines and support automated test execution within CI/CD processes. • Collaborate with technical teams to continuously improve automation frameworks and the overall testing platform. • Ensure test automation code and related artefacts are appropriately catalogued, stored, and governed within the required repositories. • Maintain relevant testing artefacts to ensure they are easily accessible and traceable. • Execute functional and automated testing activities and report testing progress and outcomes to the squad. • Log, manage, and track defects using the prescribed defect management process and tools. • Provide accurate defect information to support root cause analysis and resolution. • Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure defects are resolved and root cause analysis is completed and documented. • Identify potential product and quality risks and communicate these to the QA Lead, including possible mitigation strategies. • Provide regular status updates on testing activities, risks, defects, and overall quality. • Participate in showcases, sprint ceremonies, and retrospective reviews. • Identify opportunities to improve testing efficiency and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. • Mentor Software Test Engineers within the team and support the development of their technical capabilities. • Collaborate with peers and industry experts to remain informed about technical advancements and their application within the technology environment. • Stay abreast of developments in automation testing, quality assurance, and related technologies. • Manage own workload and deliver testing activities within agreed timelines. • Contribute to business strategy, objectives, values, and continuous improvement initiatives. • Support Agile ways of working and contribute to improving business processes, models, and systems. What we are looking for: • Completed BSc / IT degree or other related fields • 3 - 6 years experience as an Automation Test Analyst • ISTQB Agile Foundation certification • Experience developing and executing automated test solutions using established automation frameworks and tools • Strong understanding of software testing methodologies and quality assurance practices. • Experience working within Agile delivery environments. • Experience integrating automated testing into DevOps/CI/CD pipelines . • Understanding of software architecture and the ability to collaborate with Architects and Developers on automation approaches. Please note that if you do not hear from us within 3 weeks , consider your application unsuccessful. Please note that most of our positions are remote; however, candidates should reside within travelling distance of the client site, as the working arrangements may change depending on business requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr