Senior Test Automation Engineer

Technology is our how. And people are our why. For over two decades, we have been harnessing technology to drive meaningful change.
 
By combining world-class engineering, industry expertise and a people-centric mindset, we consult and partner with leading brands from various industries to create dynamic platforms and intelligent digital experiences that drive innovation and transform businesses.
 
From prototype to real-world impact - be part of a global shift by doing work that matters.

Our Testers work with project teams to ensure software quality through systematic test planning, execution, and defect tracking, ensuring functionality, performance, and reliability of applications before deployment. With deep knowledge of various types of applications, databases, and operating systems, they maintain high standards of product excellence and user satisfaction. 

As a Senior Test Automation Engineer at Endava, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the overall quality and reliability of our software products. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, you'll craft and execute comprehensive test automation strategies, focusing on creating robust test automation frameworks while identifying defects, reporting issues and uplifting the overall user experience for our key clients.

Responsibilities:

• Review and analyse software requirements, specifications, and technical designs to gain a comprehensive understanding of the application under test.
• Create comprehensive and well-structured test plans, test cases, and test scripts aligned with project requirements and functional specifications.
• Define the test automation approach, including framework capabilities, tool comparison, standard metrics, success and start/stop criteria.
• Develop the test automation framework and test automation scripts.
• Set up the test environment, test data, and the test process.
• Establish CI/CD pipelines.
• Execute automated and manual testing activities, encompassing functional, regression, system, and usability testing, to validate the software’s functionality, performance, and user experience.
• Identify, record, and thoroughly document defects, issues, and enhancement opportunities using a designated bug tracking system.
• Collaborate closely with software developers and other team members to isolate, reproduce, and troubleshoot reported issues.
• Participate in requirement and design reviews to provide early feedback on potential quality risks and contribute to the overall software development process.
• Ensure adherence to established quality assurance processes and standards, while suggesting improvements to enhance overall product quality.
• Provide timely and accurate status updates on testing progress, test coverage, and test results to the project team and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to facilitate knowledge sharing and continuous improvement of testing processes and methodologies.
• Provide mentorship and professional development on testing for less experienced engineers internally and client-side.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in software quality assurance.

Essential Skills:

• 3+ years of experience as a Software Tester, or similar role, preferably in a software development environment.
• Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Strong knowledge and experience in Automated testing.
• Strong knowledge and experience in Web Services/API testing (REST API).
• Solid understanding of a software development life cycle (SDLC) and testing methodologies (e.g., black-box testing, white-box testing, regression testing).
• Solid understanding of a product discovery phase, driving initial communication with a client and collecting and analysing information about a product.
• Experience in creating comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts.
• Experience in developing test automation frameworks from scratch.
• Proficiency in executing automated and manual test cases and accurately documenting test results.
• Familiarity with bug tracking systems and experience in defect identification, reporting, and tracking.
• Knowledge with Azure/AWS DevOps pipelines to set up automated builds and enable CI/CD.

Desirable: 

• Experience in working in the mining or payments industries.
• Good knowledge in SQL.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• ISTQB Certification or other relevant certifications.

Discover some of the global benefits that empower our people to become the best version of themselves:

• Finance: Competitive salary package, share plan, company performance bonuses, value-based recognition awards, referral bonus;   
• Career Development: Career coaching, global career opportunities, non-linear career paths, internal development programmes for management and technical leadership;
• Learning Opportunities: Complex projects, rotations, internal tech communities, training, certifications, coaching, online learning platforms subscriptions, pass-it-on sessions, workshops, conferences;
• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work and flexible working hours, employee assistance programme;
• Health: Global internal wellbeing programme, access to wellbeing apps;
• Community: Global internal tech communities, hobby clubs and interest groups, inclusion and diversity programmes, events and celebrations.

At Endava, we’re committed to creating an open, inclusive, and respectful environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their best. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives—because we know that inclusive teams help us deliver smarter, more innovative solutions for our customers. Hiring decisions are based on merit, skills, qualifications, and potential. If you need adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know.