Senior Automation Test Engineer

The Opportunity

Save the Children International has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as the Senior Automation Test Engineer in Bangladesh Save the Children International office. 

Role Purpose:

The role will be instrumental in driving the increased availability, scope, and capability of the automation tools and capabilities and thereby increasing the depth and efficiency of the testing function whilst reducing overhead. The jobholder will work within an agile environment to continuously test and deliver working software to customers within SCA (SCI and members).

The role will be responsible for the implementation of SCI’s strategic vision of moving testing and QA towards automation with the automation team. This will involve exploring, assessing, and procuring the best-fit automation tools that support continuous integration/development in an integrated environment of multiple applications. The role will also hold the technical expertise for the automation tools, their configuration and operation, and training the rest of the test/development team.

This role must expect hands-on defining, generating, and execution of test scripts as required fulfilling the testing requirements and the expertise to maintain the automation framework.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential:

• Strong understanding of performance tool Jmeter.
• Programming knowledge on C# language.
• Experience with specflow (Gherkin language)
• Experience on API automation testing of SOAP/REST.
• Strong working experience of agile and DevOps tools, techniques and principles.
• Experience on Robotic Process Automation tools.
• Proven record of accomplishment of delivering Automated Integration & Test solutions in fast-paced dynamic engineering environment.
• Excellent problem solving, interpersonal, analytical, planning and written/verbal communication skills and aptitude to learn new technologies quickly.
• Strong understanding of principles and benefits of automation testing.
• Experience on working in Agile environment/focusing on sprint by sprint deliverables
• Knowledge of page object model, xpath, css etc.
• Ability to write and maintain automated regression packs for live applications
• Demonstrate a high level of technical awareness and understanding of software architecture
• Experience in testing front (e.g. websites) and back end systems (e.g. database checking)
• Experience in testing window-based applications will give a benefit.
• Experience in managing issue tracking databases and prioritizing issues for future release
• Adept in using JIRA and/or other tools for test and defect management
• Have a flair for learning systems working in an integrated environment
• A demonstrable an eye for detail, problem analysis, and resolution skills
• The ability to work independently and well under pressure
• Cultural awareness and experience in delivering solutions internationally

Desirable:

• Non-profit sector knowledge/experience
• Experience with testing applications hosted in cloud, and window based.
• The ability to speak/write in languages other than English

We can offer circa £56,000 per annum (If based in the UK) with an option of flexible working hours. If the role is based outside of the UK, National Terms & Conditions (including pay and benefits) will apply.

This role can be based in Bangladesh Save the Children International office location on approval, provided the successful candidate has proof of eligibility to work from the preferred location for the duration of the contract.

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The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your salary expectations. A full copy of the role profile can be found available for download at www.savethechildren.net/careers/apply

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.

Save the Children does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.