Test Automation Engineer in Hungerford

At Klipboard we have introduced a flexible hybrid work policy, where employees spend three days in the office and two days working from home. This approach promotes a balanced work environment that combines office collaboration with the comfort and convenience of remote work.

Klipboard provides specialist software, services and support to deliver fully integrated trading and business management solutions to companies in the distributive trade – wherever they are in the world. With a unique depth of knowledge and experience in ERP/SaaS solutions, Klipboard has a wide range of clients including wholesalers, distributors, merchants and retailers from small traders to multinational enterprises. Our mission is simple: to design and deliver high performance, integrated ERP solutions that enable our distributive trade customers to source effectively, stock efficiently, sell profitably and service competitively.

The Role of the Test Automation Engineer is to design, build, test, and deploy effective test automation solutions. To fulfil this role, the Test Automation Engineer applies appropriate automation technologies and frameworks to meet the short- and long-term goals of the testing team. You will work closely with the Test Automation Lead/Head of Test Automation/Head of QA to define the strategy and process, bringing automation in line with existing functional aspects of the test effort. You will be responsible for creation, execution and maintenance of automated scripts. In addition, the position is responsible for creating metrics and increasing test coverage using the automated systems.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a test automation tool selection process for an automated component testing harness.
• Participate in project-wide reviews of requirements, system architecture, and detailed design documents.
• Develop and execute automated tests using the selected tool, which will likely require programming using Appium with mainly languages (C#, Java, JavaScript, or some scripting language).
• Perform static analysis of source code using complexity metrics.
• Effectively communicate testing activities and findings in oral and written formats.
• Integrate the test suites into the test management tool.
• Implement and develop automated test practices for both web and mobile.
• Design and create test scripts to address areas such as database impacts, software scenarios, regression testing, negative testing, error or bug retests, or usability in preparation for implementation.
• Take the lead in the analysis, design, development, and ongoing maintenance of complex automated tests and automation architecture for multiple products aligning with KCS' current and future marketplace needs.
• Develop an end-to-end automation strategy.

Skills, Knowledge And Experience

• Bachelors or master’s degrees in engineering or science related fields. Areas of study may include Network Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Statistics, Management Information Systems, and Quality Assurance.
• 3+ years’ experience in test automation.
• Programming, system administration, or database administration experience is a plus.
• ISTQB qualification for Automation.
• Appium Tool knowledge with ideally C# languages.
• Protractor, Cucumber/SpecFlow (desirable).
• Appium, Calabash, SoapUI/Postman.
• Use Git for source code management and control on a Git repo such as Github, Bit Bucket, TFS (DevOps Azure).
• HTML & CSS, XML & JSON.
• CI – Jenkins, Bamboo, Team City.

General Skills Qualities

• Demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness and attention to detail at all times.
• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Applies feedback to improve performance.
• Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Identify, understand, recommend and implement technical best practices in terms of tools and processes.

Technical Skills

• Pursues training and development opportunities.
• Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
• Shares expertise with others.

PR Reviews Initiative

• Volunteers readily.
• Undertakes self-development activities.
• Seeks increased responsibilities and takes ownership of tasks at hand.
• Takes independent actions and calculated risks.

Quantity

• Meets productivity standards.
• Completes work in timely manner.
• Strives to increase productivity, works quickly.

Dependability

• Follows instructions, direction and guidelines set.

Teamwork

• Balances team and individual responsibilities.
• Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views.
• Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Puts success of team above own interests.
• Copes well under pressure & with uncertainty.
• Flexible & adaptable in the face of changing priorities or circumstances.

Results Driven

• Helps to set priorities which balance desirable versus practical testing strategies.

As a global company, we value and respect the diversity of our workforce, aiming to empower everyone to embrace each other’s differences. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to our company and culture. We recognize the benefits of a diverse workforce, where creativity and valuing differences enable us all to thrive and sparks innovation.

If you require any help, adjustments and/or support during the interview and offer process then please advise our TA or HR team.

Research shows that women and other underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for a role unless they meet every listed requirement. However, we recognise that skills and experience come in many forms, and we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every criterion. If you are passionate about this role and believe you have the right mindset and transferrable skills, we would love to hear from you!