Test Automation Engineer

About Mobile Wave Solutions

Mobile Wave Solutions is a professional services company specialising in software development as a service. We are committed to delivering scalable, high-quality software solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients. With a growing team of over 120 engineers and a mission to empower businesses globally, we provide expert teams to deliver robust solutions and drive innovation.

We are looking for a Test Automation Engineer for an exciting opportunity with a client in market-leading multimedia sports company This role offers the chance to contribute to cutting-edge technology projects in a fast-paced, impactful environment. 

About the project

Our client is a market-leading multimedia sports company, known for delivering a rich blend of premium data, editorial content, and expert insights across various sports. Originally established as a print publication in the mid-1980s, the company has evolved into a digital-first industry leader, particularly renowned for its comprehensive coverage of horse racing — including news, cards, and results.

Over the years, the company has significantly expanded its digital portfolio, investing in innovative products such as mobile applications and a modern customer-facing website.

In addition to its consumer-facing offerings, the organization has also developed a fast-growing B2B division, broadening its digital product range to include other popular sports such as football, golf, and boxing.

Why Join Us at MWS?

If our values align with yours, you could be our next team member.

Discover what awaits you at Mobile Wave Solutions: 

• A culture of transparency, loyalty, and mutual respect.

• A collaborative environment where team dynamics drive success.

• Opportunities for professional growth and innovation.

• The flexibility to work hybrid or remotely, ensuring a healthy work-life balance.

• A company that prioritises health and well-being.

• Engaging in internal events, charity initiatives, sports activities, and friendly, support

The Role Overview:

As a Test Automation Engineer, you will play a key role in driving the implementation of innovative digital solutions for our customers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automating tests for web and mobile applications, utilizing a diverse set of technologies.

Key responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain robust automated test scripts for the back end.

•  Collaborate closely with developers, product teams, and QA engineers to understand application requirements and translate them into efficient automated test cases.

• Develop and execute functional, regression, performance, and end-to-end tests using modern test automation frameworks.

• Ensure test automation scripts are scalable, maintainable, and optimized for performance.

• Analyze test results, identify defects, and track them using issue-tracking tools.

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve issues encountered during automated test execution.

• Maintain comprehensive and well-structured test documentation, reports, and best practices.

• Stay up to date with emerging tools, technologies, and industry best practices to continuously enhance test automation strategies.

You are a Test Engineer with:

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in Test Automation Development.

• Proficiency in: Java (Javascript is a bonus ) 

• Bonus experience with Appium for mobile test automation (Android & iOS).

• Experience with testing frameworks such as JUnit, TestNG, Cucumber/BDD, or PyTest.

• Familiarity with continuous integration (CI) tools like Jenkins or GitLab CI.

• Solid understanding of API testing and experience with tools like Postman or REST Assured.

• Experience working with databases and writing SQL queries for data validation.

• Understanding of system integrations, required to bridge system gaps and ensure seamless interoperability between different components.

• Ability to write efficient, reusable, and maintainable test scripts and reusable test libraries.

• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

We hope you have:

• Experience with Selenium WebDriver for web test automation.

• Experience with cloud-based testing platforms (e.g. Sauce Labs, BrowserStack).

• Experience testing microservices and APIs.

• Familiarity with mocking APIs for effective test automation.

Our Benefits

• Remote Office -  Flexible hybrid form of working or fully remote

• Parking Space - We provide free parking spots.

• Fun Office Space - We offer a game zone and a relaxation area.

• Health Insurance - Additional private health insurance, including a dental care plan.

• Personal Development - Company-sponsored training to further develop your skills.

• Employee Referral Programme - Receive a bonus for referring a friend.

• Holidays - Enjoy an extra 5 days after your 1st and 5th year.

• Social Events - We love to celebrate our success together.

• Family Insurance - Add insurance to a family member.

• Multisport Card - Fully covered sports pass.
  
  
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