Automation Testing Engineer (Fixed-term Contract)

As part of our digital transformation, we’re building a new platform. Why? Because we want to make a difference to the lives of our customers and colleagues by improving interaction and communication. To deliver this exciting piece of work, we’re hiring an Automation Testing Engineer on a Fixed-term Contract basis for 24 months.

If you’re looking for an Automation Testing role in an organisation that has a strong social purpose, in a team that values innovation and utilises modern development practices, then look no further!

In this role, you’ll join our highly valued Software Development team, where you’ll take ownership of the full automation testing for the new platform and support the automation tests for the existing web and business systems that serve all areas of our business! Working closely with the Application Development and Project teams, you’ll build and implement robust automated test scripts from scratch for user interface, unit, API and accessibility, quickly evaluating outcomes to determine appropriate course of action for testing. As a brand-new role, you’ll have the opportunity to truly influence the face of testing by supporting the design of automation testing frameworks that ensure efficient defect detection.

We don’t like to stand still, so you’ll be expected to really drive the continuous improvement of testing practices to improve the efficiency and innovation of solution development that ensure we remain competitive.

Join us now to build great software!

Our ideal candidate? We’re seeking an inquisitive, diligent, and methodical individual who is motivated to take our testing capabilities to the next level! You’ll also demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• You’ll hold a degree in a computer-related subject, professional qualifications in web and mobile development or comparable experience.
• You’ll have a proven background in automation testing, including the testing of web, mobile and integrated solutions.
• You’ll have experience of working with C#, Javascript and RESTful API integrated solutions.
• You’ll have experience of creating test scenarios, test cases and test scripts.
• You’ll demonstrate excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage with a range of stakeholders including non-technical audiences.

As a Smart Working organisation, you can expect a balance of working from our Birmingham, Bath Row office and remotely from home – 3 days per week will be spent working from our Birmingham office, but this may vary depending on business need.

Who are Midland Heart? We’re a large and ambitious housing organisation providing more people an affordable place to call home. We welcome people from every walk of life, at every stage of their career. We expect a lot from our people but in return you can be assured of a great place to work, where you will be well rewarded and where great people are able to succeed. Whether you want to build your career with us, or use your experience to move on, we’re here to develop your potential.

We are proud to say we have recently been named in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work list, within the Big Organisations category (The Times).

Interested? Click on "Candidate Information" below for a full Role Profile. To apply submit a CV and a Cover Letter explaining why you've got the right skills for this role.

We reserve to right to close recruitment activity, should an appointment be made prior to the advertised date.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Please feel free to contact us if you would like to discuss any adjustments you might need in order to be successful in this role.