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Software Automation Tester

Cowes
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Software Automation Tester
Cowes, Isle of Wight (Office-based, 5 days per week)
Approx £43,000 + bonus + healthcare + pension + 25 days holiday
Permanent | 37 hours per week (Mon-Fri)

Are you an experienced Software Automation Tester ready to take technical ownership of automation projects within a world-leading technology environment? If you're driven by quality, innovation and continuous improvement, this could be your ideal next step.

Joining an established QA function, you'll play a pivotal role in designing and leading automated test suites that help deliver high-quality, high-performing applications used globally. You'll work alongside a talented test team, collaborating with developers and QA leadership on a wide range of software testing initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, design and execute automated test solutions to deliver robust, high-quality software
Support and mentor fellow testers, ensuring best practice in automation and quality assurance
Review requirements and translate them into effective test automation scenarios
Plan, create and deliver functional, integration and performance testing to defined metrics
Document test results, report defects clearly and contribute to continuous process improvement
Set up, configure and deploy test environmentsKey Skills & Experience

Degree or diploma in Computer Science, Software Development or similar
3+ years' experience in software test automation within a development environment
Proven experience with Selenium and writing automated scripts in Java or Python
Strong understanding of structured software testing and development lifecycles
Hands-on experience with MS SQL, ASP.Net and C# test environments
Excellent communication, problem-solving and collaboration skillsDesirable: Experience with Visual Studio IDE, Azure DevOps, GitHub or cloud-based testing technologies, plus strong awareness of current software testing trends.

What's on Offer

Salary around £43,000 (dependent on experience)
25 days' holiday plus bank holidays (rising with length of service)
Company pension (5% employer contribution)
Bonus scheme (up to 5% combined company and personal)
Healthcare plan after probation
Death in service cover (13x basic salary)
Genuine career progression and opportunities for international collaborationIf you've held any of these roles or used these technologies/skills, this role could be a great fit: Software Tester, QA Automation Engineer, Test Automation Specialist, SDET, Selenium Tester, Java Test Engineer, Python Automation Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer, Test Lead.

Apply now to take the next step in your automation testing career and help shape the quality of innovative technology products used worldwide. We are open to applicants who are willing to relocate.

Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK. For every CV sent to clients, we donate £1 to The Born Free Foundation. We are a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn't right for you, explore our referral reward program with payouts at interview and placement milestones. Visit our website for details. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

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