Empresa: Piksel
Provincia: Málaga
Población: Málaga
Descripción: The Automation Engineer is a key member of the Metadata team who are responsible of creating automated tests for APIs managing metadata ensuring that we successfully deliver quality on time.
Key stakeholders include, but are not limited to the client, wider QA team, the Project team to which they are assigned, the wider Project and Programme Management and Quality Assurance community.
Key Responsibilities
Continuously work with the development team to schedule new API functionality in automation test coverage
Inputs to the testing required for a project including, inputting to test plans, writing and executing feature files and step definitions, including complex cases, assisting with environment and kit identification, recording defects, reporting, identifying risks
Responsible for inputting to the global test strategy and for being part of the overall QA community, sharing learnings and knowledge with colleagues
Responsible for feature file and step definition provision, execution, defect logging, tracking and reporting on the projects they are assigned to
Responsible for updating the project manager or scrum team, Leads or Automation Lead about the progress of testing, and any associated risks
Responsible for attending any testing meetings of the project, including, amongst others sprint planning, daily scrum meetings, showcases and retrospectives, or standard weekly project meetings
Responsible for alerting Automation Lead or Project Manager to any issues on the project, for example: showstopper defects, changes to timescales
Assisting with defining the test outline for the project including identification of the environments, toolsets and kit needed for the test
This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive, and the role holder is expected to reasonably take on any other responsibilities required.
Requirements
Knowledge
Automation Strategies: Principles, methods and techniques for defining automation test strategies, including implementing frameworks, technical approach, and CI
Progress Reporting: Methods and techniques for reporting progress against an agreed plan
Experience with web services and APIs testing using API testing frameworks (e.g. Rest Assured, JMeter, SOAP- UI, Postman)
Aware of version control, Configuration Management, Progress Reporting, Quality Assurance Management
Creation and maintenance smoke/functional/regression scripts for our backend services
Programming skills on Ruby (any other language is a plus)
Good comprehension of test and defect management
Deep understanding the software development lifecycle and key development technologies with a sound familiarisation of at least one methodology (Agile for preference)
Experience with Continuous Integration and/or Delivery
Skills
Clear and concise communication skills
Fluent English, both written and verbal
Ability to multi-task and work productively on range of diverse issues
Proactive and forward thinking
Keen to learn new skills and keep up to date with technological developments
Excellent team worker, willing to contribute appropriately but also able to work efficiently independently
What we’ll give you in return…
A broad remit and the chance to get your hands on some incredible tech
The chance to work closely with some amazingly talented people
Unrivalled personal growth and a clear path for development
Respect for your ideas and acknowledgement for a job well-done
A flexible approach to your job and a great work/life balance
A friendly, welcoming culture and a great social calendar.
Benefits
Competitive salary
23 days annual leave + additional day for every 3 years of service
Additional day’s leave on your birthday
Private medical insurance
Participation in the Malaga Health Challenge
Flexible schedule
English / Spanish classes
Monthly Team Night Out
Tecnologías: REST API, RUBY, Cucumber, git
Tipo de Contrato:
Indefinido
Salario: Sin especificar
Experiencia: 2 años
Funciones: Tester
Formación mínima:
FP2/Grado Superior
