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Lead Software Tester Lead Software Tester – Hybrid role- Automation Testing

Our client is looking for a Lead Software Tester to enhance their software testing process.

You must be an enthusiastic, self-starting problem solver with the ability to learn new technologies quickly with some good management experience. The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator who is a good fit for our clients’ development team, will play a key role in the software testing lifecycle and must work well in a team environment in a ‘hands on’ role, but also be able to work on their own initiative with minimal supervision.

You will need for the role:

Be knowledgeable about testing processes, agile practices, and principles.
Create and maintain detailed and readable test plans / test cases / process
documentation for testing the software.
Create and maintain both API and UI based automated tests using a variety of
frameworks.
Complete testing of the software.
Create and maintain documentation to a high standard for both internal and external use.
Finally, you’ll need to be familiar with Windows, Windows applications, and Microsoft Office products.

As a Lead Software Tester you will have the following experience:

At least 3 years ‘hands on’ test execution experience including strong automation testing experience.
Expert test automation practitioner. This includes implementing a test automation strategy and continually improving test automation scripts, practices, and procedures.
Be comfortable with designing and implementing test strategies. We want someone who
will pro-actively challenge, validate and if necessary, work with the management
team to enhance existing procedures.
Have a keen eye for detail and possess good problem analysis / excellent
communications skills.
Be enthusiastic and willing to accept new challenges.

Nice to haves

An ideal candidate would have the following:

Knowledge of completing customs declarations and/or a wider knowledge of freight
forwarding.
Experience with Azure DevOps, Microsoft Test Manager and/or Eggplant.
Qualifications such as ISEB/ISTQB.
Experience with differing test environments / VM’s / API testing tools.

So if you are a Lead Software Tester looking for your next exciting career move please apply now.

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