Senior Automation Tester - job 1 of 2

As a Senior Automation Tester at Endava, your primary responsibilities will include testing software systems, analyzing documentation, implementing test automation best practices, and contributing to test planning and strategy. You will be actively involved in defect tracking, risk assessments, and ensuring that applications meet high standards of functionality, performance, and reliability before deployment.

To qualify for the Senior Automation Tester role at Endava, you should have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience along with 5+ years in manual software testing and 4+ years of hands-on experience with Java tech stacks. Familiarity with automation tools like Playwright and Allure reports, as well as continuous integration tools and Agile methodologies, is also preferred.

Endava values career development and offers various opportunities for growth to Senior Automation Testers. These include career coaching, access to global career opportunities, and internal development programs focused on both management and technical leadership. The company also emphasizes learning opportunities through complex projects, training programs, certifications, and workshops.

At Endava, work-life balance is prioritized for Senior Automation Testers through hybrid work options and flexible working hours. The company supports its employees with programs dedicated to wellbeing, ensuring a healthy balance between professional commitments and personal lives.

As a Senior Automation Tester at Endava, you will work on a variety of dynamic projects across different industries. This can involve functional, regression, exploratory, and usability testing for web, mobile, and desktop applications, providing a diverse and enriching work environment that challenges your skill set.

When answering this question, outline your approach to testing starting from requirement analysis through to defect tracking. Emphasize your systematic methods, including planning and execution of tests, analysis of results, and how you address defects effectively.

Discuss your commitment to continuous learning, showcasing how you engage with online courses, attend industry conferences, and participate in tech communities. Mention any specific tools or methodologies you've recently learned about and how they have influenced your testing practices.

Provide a specific example that demonstrates your analytical skills. Focus on the steps you took to identify the defect, including your research and collaboration with team members, and how your findings led to a successful resolution and improvement in the application.

Highlight your understanding of automation best practices such as maintaining clear documentation, ensuring scalability and efficiency in test scripts, as well as aligning automated tests with project goals. Discuss how these practices enhance the overall testing process.

Discuss your strategies for prioritization, such as using impact and risk assessment techniques. Emphasize your adaptability and communication skills, showing how you collaborate with project teams to adjust priorities based on real-time changes.

Mention specific test management tools you're proficient in, such as Azure DevOps or Atlassian suite. Explain your familiarity with them, how they aid in traceability and task management, and their contribution to maintaining high testing standards.

Share your experiences working in Agile teams, focusing on your participation in sprint planning, retrospectives, and your role in continual improvements. Highlight how Agile methodology supports efficient team collaboration and quicker release cycles.

Detail your systematic approach to cross-browser testing, such as leveraging automated test scripts and manual testing techniques to ensure application consistency across various environments. Discuss the tools you use and the importance of this testing phase.

Speak about your strategies for fostering open communication, such as holding regular meetings, using collaboration tools, and establishing clear roles. Discuss how these practices contribute to a cohesive team environment that ultimately leads to successful project outcomes.

Explain the criteria you focus on, such as clarity, coverage of requirements, and alignment with business objectives. Highlight the importance of ensuring test cases are comprehensive, maintainable, and accurate to ensure high-quality outcomes.