Automation Test Analyst
Coforge • Leeds, England, United Kingdom
**Role & seniority: ** Senior Automation Tester (6-month fixed-term contract)
**Location & work type: ** Leeds, UK — Hybrid (3 days/week onsite)
**Stack/tools: **
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Test automation: WebdriverIO, Cucumber (BDD/TDD)
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Languages: JavaScript, TypeScript
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API testing: automated API testing (hands-on)
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CI/CD: Git, Jenkins, Azure DevOps (or similar)
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Data: SQL (database testing)
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Testing/Cloud (preferred): performance tools; Azure/AWS
**Top 3 responsibilities: **
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Design, develop, and maintain scalable WebdriverIO automation frameworks
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Build and run end-to-end/regression/smoke/integration test suites using JS/TS
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Integrate tests into CI/CD and collaborate to analyze results, debug defects, and improve quality
**Must-have skills: **
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Strong WebdriverIO experience
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Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript
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BDD/TDD experience (e.g., Cucumber)
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Hands-on API automation testing
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CI/CD tooling experience (Git + Jenkins/Azure DevOps)
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Understanding of SDLC/STLC/Agile
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SQL knowledge for database testing
**Nice-to-haves: **
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Performance testing tools
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Exposure to Azure/AWS
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ISTQB certification
Full Description
Job Title: Senior Automation Tester
Location: Leeds, UK (Hybrid)
Work mode: Hybrid - 3 days weekly from Leeds
Employment Type: 6 months fixed-term contract
We at Coforge are looking for Senior Automation Tester in Leeds, UK
Job Summary We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Automation Tester with strong expertise in WebdriverIO, JavaScript, and TypeScript to lead the design, development, and execution of robust test automation frameworks. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring software quality through automated testing of web applications and collaboration with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment.
Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks using WebdriverIO. Create and execute automated test scripts using JavaScript and TypeScript. Develop end-to-end, regression, smoke, and integration test suites. Collaborate with Developers, Product Owners, and Business Analysts to understand requirements. Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines. Analyze test results, identify defects, and work closely with development teams for resolution. Mentor junior testers and promote automation best practices. Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
Required Skills Strong experience with WebdriverIO. Proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript. Experience with BDD/TDD frameworks such as Cucumber. Hands-on expertise in API testing and automation. Experience with Git, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or similar CI/CD tools. Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, and Agile methodologies. Knowledge of SQL and database testing.
Preferred Skills Experience with performance testing tools. Exposure to cloud environments (Azure/AWS). ISTQB certification.
