Job Description

Automation Tester
6 Month Contract
Location: Home / Newport Pagnell (2 days a week onsite)
Rate: £300 per day (Inside IR35)

We’re looking to recruit an Automation Tester on an initial 6 month contract for a leading organisation based in Newport Pagnell. You’ll work closely with Developers, Business Analysts, Project Managers and End Users to ensure the delivery of high-quality, reliable software systems.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll take ownership of automated and manual testing activities, ensuring quality across web applications and performance-critical systems.

This is a hybrid role and you will be required to work 2 days a week onsite in Newport Pagnell.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute automated and manual test scripts across a range of interactive, data-driven websites.
• Gather requirements, create detailed test plans and ensure compliance with defined standards and UAT/ISO processes.
• Conduct performance, stress and load testing using tools such as JMeter.
• Contribute to continuous integration and delivery pipelines using Git and CI tools.
• Create and maintain high-quality test documentation throughout the test lifecycle.
• Collaborate closely with developers to identify, report and resolve issues quickly and efficiently.
• Follow recognised web standards for security, resilience and performance.

Key Skills & Experience

• 5+ years’ experience in systems testing (manual and automation).
• 2+ years’ experience in performance, stress and load testing (using JMeter or similar).
• Strong automation experience using Java / JavaScript with Selenium or Webdriver.IO.
• Experience with Cucumber BDD frameworks.
• Good SQL skills, including creating and managing tables.
• Experience testing interactive, data-driven websites.
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps for project and test management.
• Excellent communication skills and a strong team player.