Role Description 

Mastek is set to deliver a high-profile programme for a central government department. The programme represents the next generation of the UKs biometric capability replacing and integrating with legacy systems and other government departments. 

You will be part of a Mastek team in a multi-vendor project. As a Test Automation Engineer you will be responsible for developing and Supporting Test Scripts and Regression run across the environments.  

The role requires in-depth understanding of the software test lifecycle and strong technical experience with an open-minded attitude and ability to rapidly adapt and learn. 

Must have skills:  

• Java Proficiency: Demonstrate a strong awareness of recent Java versions and features, coupled with proficiency in Java 8 and 11, showcasing an understanding of new features. 
• Testing Frameworks: Utilize advanced features of JUnit and TestNG, potentially exploring other frameworks, highlighting an advanced understanding of testing frameworks. 
• Best Practices: Adhere to advanced Java coding standards and practices, ensuring superior code quality. Establish and enforce advanced Java best practices for the testing team. 
• Design Patterns and Exception Handling: Proficiently apply common design patterns in test automation, showcasing an advanced understanding of exception handling and error management in Java. 
• Java Concurrency: Exhibit proficiency in Java concurrency for parallel test execution, providing valuable expertise to enhance testing efficiency. 
• Java Libraries: Demonstrate advanced usage of libraries like Apache Commons, Guava, etc., showcasing the ability to select and implement libraries for optimized efficiency. 
• Automation Frameworks: Work with Selenium WebDriver, JUnit, TestNG, Cucumber BDD and advanced frameworks, contributing to their enhancement and customization to meet project requirements. 
• REST API Testing: Utilize advanced API testing tools like RestAssured and Apache HttpClient, showcasing in-depth knowledge of API testing. 
• Framework Implementation: Contribute to the enhancement and customization of automation frameworks, ensuring they align with project needs. 

Nice to have skills: 

• Java Design Patterns: Showcase proficiency in applying advanced design patterns, contributing to architectural considerations in test automation. 
• Mocking Framework: Exhibit proficiency in any Mocking framework/tool, such as Wiremock, to enhance test scenario isolation. 
• Cloud Services: Demonstrate familiarity with cloud platforms, exploring cloud-based testing solutions for increased scalability. 
• Containerization: Possess knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes for containerized testing environments, contributing to a more scalable and efficient testing infrastructure. 
• Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): Architect and manage CI/CD pipelines, optimizing them for efficient test execution and contributing to a streamlined development process. 

• NFR Contribution: Contribute to NFR testing efforts, analyze results, and provide valuable insights to ensure system scalability. 
• Client/Stakeholder Communication: Communicate effectively with stakeholders on test progress and results, acting as a primary point of contact for test-related communication.