Anticipated Contract End Date/Length: Approximately 7 months
Work Setup: Hybrid (2–3 days per week in office)
Clearance Required: BPSS eligibility
Our client in the Information Technology and Services industry is looking for a Test Automation Engineer to support the design, development, and execution of automated UI and API testing solutions. The successful candidate will bring strong hands-on Java expertise, extensive experience with Selenium and REST Assured, and the ability to design and implement robust automation frameworks integrated with CI/CD processes.
What you will do:
- Develop, optimize, and explain Java programs using strong core Java fundamentals.
- Apply Collections, Exception Handling, and Object-Oriented Programming concepts to automation solutions.
- Build logical and efficient solutions with an understanding of complexity.
- Develop and maintain UI automation using Selenium with Java.
- Create XPath expressions and locators independently.
- Implement and maintain UI automation frameworks.
- Apply Playwright for UI automation where appropriate.
- Develop API automation using REST Assured.
- Automate and validate API tests within established frameworks.
- Integrate API tests into automation frameworks and execution processes.
- Design and implement UI and API automation frameworks.
- Define and maintain effective framework structures and execution strategies.
- Integrate automation frameworks with CI/CD pipelines.
- Explain framework architecture, execution strategy, and CI/CD integration clearly.
- Bring excellent command of core Java fundamentals, including Collections, Exception Handling, and Object-Oriented Programming.
- Possess the ability to write, optimize, and clearly explain Java programs.
- Demonstrate strong logic-building capabilities and understanding of complexity.
- Bring current, hands-on Java experience rather than outdated or primarily theoretical knowledge.
- Possess strong hands-on experience with Selenium using Java.
- Demonstrate the ability to independently create XPath expressions and locators.
- Bring hands-on experience with UI automation frameworks.
- Possess experience with Playwright, highly desirable.
- Bring hands-on experience with API automation using REST Assured.
- Possess the ability to automate, validate, and integrate API tests into automation frameworks.
- Bring experience designing or implementing UI and API automation frameworks.
- Demonstrate the ability to clearly explain framework structure, execution strategy, and CI/CD integration.
- Be eligible to obtain or undergo BPSS clearance.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country where the position is based, without requiring employer sponsorship.
HelloKindred is committed to fair, transparent, and inclusive hiring practices. We assess candidates based on skills, experience, and role-related requirements.
We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. While we review every application carefully, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
HelloKindred is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.