HelloKindred

Information Technology and Services

TestAutomationEngineer

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom CONTRACT
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The Brief

“Test Automation Engineer at HelloKindred. Skills: Selenium automation, API testing, automation framework design, behavior-driven development, C#, Java, SpecFlow, RestSharp, Page Object Model. Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Selenium WebDriver with C# or Java. Implement and optimize automation strategies for functional, regression, and end-to-end testing”

What You'll Achieve.

design, develop, and maintain scalable automation solutions supporting enterprise application testing initiatives; building robust automation frameworks; improving test coverage; optimizing execution efficiency; supporting continuous integration and delivery processes across complex technology environments; ensure reliable, high-quality software delivery

Industry & Context.

Information Technology and Services
Problems you'll solve

analytical, troubleshooting, and defect management skills

Eligibility Requirements

BPSS Clearance

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

proficiency in C# programming and object-oriented programming principles, understanding of SOLID design principles, Experience using Selenium WebDriver for enterprise automation testing, Expertise designing and maintaining automation frameworks, Experience with SpecFlow and behavior-driven development methodologies, API automation experience using tools such as RestSharp, Experience developing Page Object Model-based automation frameworks, Experience with unit testing frameworks such as NUnit, MSTest, or xUnit, understanding of automation test strategy and framework architecture, Experience with Git, Bitbucket, or other version control systems, Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or TeamCity, Proficiency with SQL queries and database validation techniques, analytical, troubleshooting, and defect management skills, Experience working within agile software delivery environments, communication and collaboration skills across technical teams

What You'll Do.

and maintain automated test scripts using Selenium WebDriver with C# or Java

Implement and optimize automation strategies for functional

and end-to-end testing

and hybrid automation frameworks

Develop and maintain robust test harnesses and automation libraries

Implement parallel execution and distributed testing solutions to improve execution efficiency

Work with BDD frameworks such as SpecFlow to support behavior-driven development testing

Automate API testing using tools such as RestSharp and integrate API automation with UI automation frameworks

Create detailed automation test reports

Implement mocking and stubbing techniques to support efficient test execution

Develop and maintain Page Object Model-based automation frameworks

Write and maintain complex XPath locators and automation selectors

Execute automated test suites and analyze results to identify defects and inconsistencies

and manage defects using tools such as JIRA

Support CI/CD integration activities using automation and release pipelines

Collaborate with development and QA teams to improve software quality and testing efficiency

Perform SQL-based database validations and support data verification activities

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

collaborating closely with development and quality engineering teams; Collaborate with development and QA teams to improve software quality and testing efficiency; communication and collaboration skills across technical teams

Communication Scope

communication and collaboration skills across technical teams

Full Job Description

Who is HelloKindred? HelloKindred are specialists in staffing marketing, creative and technology roles, offering a range of talent solutions that can be delivered on-site, remotely or hybrid. Our vision is to make work accessible and people’s lives better. We do this by disrupting traditional employment barriers – connecting ambitious talent to flexible opportunities with trusted brands. Anticipated Contract End Date/Length: December 31, 2026. Work Set Up: Hybrid Clearance required: BPSS Our client in the Information Technology and Services industry is looking for a Test Automation Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable automation solutions supporting enterprise application testing initiatives. This role will focus on building robust automation frameworks, improving test coverage, optimizing execution efficiency, and supporting continuous integration and delivery processes across complex technology environments. The successful candidate will bring strong expertise in Selenium automation, API testing, automation framework design, and behavior-driven development while collaborating closely with development and quality engineering teams to ensure reliable, high-quality software delivery. What you will do: * Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Selenium WebDriver with C# or Java. * Implement and optimize automation strategies for functional, regression, and end-to-end testing. * Design data-driven, keyword-driven, and hybrid automation frameworks. * Develop and maintain robust test harnesses and automation libraries. * Implement parallel execution and distributed testing solutions to improve execution efficiency. * Work with BDD frameworks such as SpecFlow to support behavior-driven development testing. * Automate API testing using tools such as RestSharp and integrate API automation with UI automation frameworks. * Create detailed automation test reports, dashboards, and coverage metrics. * Implement mocking and stubbing techniques to

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