Senior Test Automation Engineer

We have an opportunity for a Sr. Test Automation Engineer to develop and manage test automation frameworks for a variety of applications (ETL, Data ingestions, Cloud platform, DBs) within our Data tribe. You will work within the Data tribe comprised of Software Engineers, Data Engineers, Cloud Engineers and Data Scientists whose primary focus is to design and develop innovative technology solutions for a variety of internal stakeholders.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and curious individual, who can think creatively to solve problems and meet user requirements. You must have a keen interest in testing and quality assurance, applying shift-left, test-first principles with hands on experience of automating testing, designing, and implementing testing automation frameworks.

As we work within the Scaled Agile framework, we are looking for someone who can work both independently and as part of a team within a fast-paced and changing environment. This requires an individual who can deliver to agreed timelines, communicating effectively, and thinking innovatively.

Experience of working in an integrated team, refining and prioritising a backlog and delivering in an Agile methodology is a must.

Required Technical Skills & Experience:

• Recent 5+ years of hands-on experience in Test Automation framework using Python and BDD preferably Behave or Cucumber tools.
• Proficient in Python fundamentals, data structure, file handing, error handling, logging, and debugging skills, Pandas, DBs, API Requests etc.
• Hands-on experience in usage of GCP SDKs & APIs.
• Recent 3+ years of hands-on experience in Data Ingestion/ETL testing.
• Understanding around databases like SQL/PostgreSQL/Oracle, GCP(Big Query, Bigtable etc.)
• Understanding around schema-based ingestions and schema contracts/definition tools like Swagger or similar.
• Hands-on experience in data reconciliation and transformation validations during ETL/Data ingestions within GCP.
• Hands-on experience with Cloud Technologies, preferably Google Cloud Platform (GCP) / Azure.
• Experience working in cloud-based CI/CD pipelines, preferably Azure DevOps.
• Experience of working in cloud-based git repositories.
• Experience in Non-Functional testing including performance, Security with ETL/Data exposure and tool like JMeter, SonarQube, JFrog or similar.
• Experience with API or data mocks/stubs using tools like Wiremock or similar.
• Experience and understanding Agile model delivery and align to agile ceremonies.
• Experience in any Test management tool, preferably Jira & zephyr.
• Experience in Fintech industries (e.g., Insurance, Finance or similar).

Desirable technical Skills and Experience:

• Experience in Terraform deployments.
• Experience of unit testing.
• Experience in Test Automation using Selenium and Java.
• Exposure to cloud-based test environments.
• Test Automation and Cloud Certifications or similar.

Behavioural and Leadership skills:

• Effective Communication, Collaboration and team work, Adaptability & Resilience, Proactive Problem Solving and Continuous Learning. 
• Technical Ownership & Vision, Mentorship & Coaching, Strategic Thinking, Decision-Making & Accountability and Influence & Stakeholder Management.

Interview Process

An online test followed by two competency/technical-based interviews.

Admiral: Where You Can

We take pride in being a diverse and inclusive business. It's a place where you can Be You, and show up as you are. We’re committed to fostering a people-first culture where everyone is accepted, supported, and empowered to be brilliant. You can, Grow And Progress at a pace and direction that suits you, Make A Difference for our customers and each other, and Share in Our Future with all colleagues eligible for up to £3,600 of free shares each year after one year of service.

Everyone receives 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) when they join us, increasing the longer you stay with us, up to a maximum of 38 days (including bank holidays). You also have the option to buy or sell up to an additional five days of annual leave.

We’re proud of our people-first culture. In fact, we've been recognised as a Great Place to Work for Women, a Great Place to Work for Wellbeing, and an overall Great Place to Work for over 25 years! We’re fully committed to making sure your progression is not slowed or halted by barriers related to race, gender, age, sexuality or any of the protected characteristics.

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