At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to design and implement automated testing for innovative software solutions.
- Company: Atradius, a global leader in trade credit insurance with a diverse and inclusive culture.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, pension scheme, and opportunities for professional growth in an international environment.
- Other info: Embrace a collaborative atmosphere with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in tech while working with cutting-edge tools and a dynamic team.
- Qualifications: Experience in software test automation and programming skills in various languages.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Atradius provides trade credit insurance, surety and collections services worldwide through a strategic presence in 50 countries. Atradius has access to credit information on 200 million companies worldwide. Its credit insurance, bonding and collections products help protect companies throughout the world from payment risks associated with selling products and services on trade credit.
Position: Software Test Automation Engineer (Production Readiness Team)
Location: Cardiff, United Kingdom
Working Hours: 36.5 hours per week
Contract Type: 1-year Fixed Term Contract
Department Description
ITS is responsible for the provision of information technology throughout most of the Atradius Group. It maintains systems to ensure business continuity and delivers enhancements and improvements through the development of applications and technology.
Job Description
We are looking for a Software Test Automation Engineer to define, develop, and implement automated functional and non‑functional testing within the ITS Applications Development – Production Readiness Team. The role may involve working with third‑party software development partners and close collaboration with DevOps and other Atradius functions.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, run, and maintain automated tests, both functional and non‑functional, including integration of test automation deliverables from External Service Providers.
- Design and build dashboards and automated alert processes based on test results and system performance analysis.
- Integrate automation testing, reporting and alerting into evolving DevOps pipelines.
- Work with External Service Providers to develop effective strategies and test plans.
- Use incident/change management tools to record call tickets, incidents and support changes.
- Co‑operate with co‑workers to ensure cross‑application consistency.
- Adhere to Atradius development standards and product lifecycle.
- Take responsibility for personal development.
- Keep pace with the latest testing and automation trends, practices, tools, techniques and tips to optimize test automation strategy.
- Be willing and able to travel internationally if required.
Job Requirements
Technical Expertise
- Experience in software test automation with relevant tooling (Playwright, Selenium, Cucumber).
- Experience in software testing methodology and practice; ISTQB/ISEB certification desirable.
- Experience with performance testing using tools such as JMeter, K6, OpenText Load Runner.
- Experience with static and dynamic security testing.
- Programming skills in Python, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, C#, Perl, .NET, Ruby.
- Knowledge of SQL.
- Understanding of DevOps and experience working in Agile and/or CI environments.
- Experience with Azure, Jira, and Confluence.
- Experience with relational databases, ideally Oracle.
Other Skills
- Analysis skills and logical approach to problem solving and ability to validate testing against business requirements.
- Experience working internally and with third‑party providers.
- Financial services background, ideally with knowledge of credit insurance principles and other lines of business.
- Ability to assimilate information and gain understanding of in‑house systems.
- Customer‑focused and a team player.
Benefits
- Attractive salary in line with market conditions, pension scheme.
- Work in a very international workplace.
- Dynamic, transparent and informal environment.
- Opportunity for professional growth.
Equal opportunities for all. The success of our organisation stands with the quality of our people and the ideas they have. Insights and innovative solutions for our customers are the result of an interplay of cultures, knowledge and experience. That is why diversity is extremely important to Atradius. To ensure that all colleagues within Atradius can develop their qualities, we promote an inclusive culture in which everyone feels involved and valued. We encourage and welcome everyone to apply to our positions.
Junior Automation Test Engineer in Cardiff employer: Atradius UK
Atradius is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and inclusive work environment in Cardiff, where employees can thrive in their careers as part of a global leader in trade credit insurance. With a strong focus on professional growth, competitive salaries, and a commitment to diversity, Atradius fosters a culture that values innovation and collaboration, making it an ideal place for aspiring Junior Automation Test Engineers to develop their skills and contribute to meaningful projects.
