Automation Tester

Job location: Newtownards

Salary: £9.00 per hour.

Hours: 25

Worktime: 5 hour shifts between 8:30am-5:30pm Mon-Fri.

Closing date: 24/03/2022

Employer: JobStart Scheme

Business: Government Programme

Address: Design Centre

Belfast

Postcode: BT1 3BA

Telephone: 000 000000

Website: www.communities-ni.gov.uk

Job Duties: The employer is: SEE.SENSE (LIMEFORGE LTD).We are seeking an Automation tester to support the development of our customer facing apps and ensure our customers get a best in-class experience with all of our customer facing software.The role will suit a Tester looking to expand their knowledge and someone keen to dive into the world of automation.We offer a competitive package, flexible working arrangements, access to a cycle to work scheme, private health care, and when in the office, good coffee.Key Responsibilities:Manual testing of new app functionality and building out QA tests.Collaborate with the Lead developer to develop a framework that can be shared across multiple mobile platforms to aid automated testing.You will be entitled to annual leave during this job opportunity.

Qualifications / Experience: Essential Skills and experience:2:1 in Computer Science or related discipline.Good communication skills, both written and verbal.Knowledge of automated testing tools such as Selenium, Appium, Espresso.Basic knowledge of computer science fundamentals: object-oriented programming and coding patterns.Ability to write clear, readable code in automation test languages such as Java or Python.Desirable:Knowledge of CI/CD practices and how automated testing can fit in.Interest in cycling.

Application Method: JOBSTART IS OPEN TO 16-24 YEAR OLDS. If you are on UC contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of JSA, IS or ESA phone a Work Coach on 0300 200 7807. If you are 18-24 years and not in receipt of benefits phone 028 9072 6797.

Other Information: The employer is: SEE.SENSE (LIMEFORGE LTD).Although this is a part-time temporary opportunity hours may be extended and it could lead to a permanent position. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.