Software Tester – Automation Testing
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Position Overview & Specifications
Test Engineer – Work from home
We are looking for an Automation Test Engineer to join an existing international team of developers and QA Engineers to work on cloud-based solutions. The role is fully remote working as the company are based in Malta. The salary is 35k – 45k euros and the successful candidate will be hired on a fixed term contract basis and will be responsible for their own taxes and national insurance. We expect the candidate to have at least 3+ years commercial experience.
The Automation Test Engineer will be responsible for the quality of existing Web applications, creating test scripts, diagnosing,reporting, tracking, development,maintenance and implementation of test cases and scripts.
The Automation Test Engineer will have knowledge of different types of testing with a strong focus on Automation. Experience of working in a C# environment and use of tolls such as Visual Studio, Chrome Developer Tools, Postman and/or Fiddler will be an advantage.
Software Testers will be working within a team spread internationally.
Key skills required:
Experience on a web-based product, ideally built on the Microsoft Stack
Agile methodology
Diagnosing,Reporting, Resolving and Tracking
Problem solving
Automation Testing
Manual Testing
Knowledge of Functional and non-functional testing
Other key skills include:
Familiar with Git, VSTS or Jira
C#
Visual Studio
Postman
Performance Testing
Business Analysis
Test Automation
Unit testing
Automated test tools
SQL
Azure DevOps
Kubernetes or Docker
This Automation Test Engineer role will suit someone who has a background in testing responsive web apps and websites with demonstrable experience of the full test lifecycle.
It is essential that all Test Engineers have first class communication skills – both written and verbal, great team working skills,well organised, show initiative, logical thinker,work to strict deadlines and work effectively under pressure.
For more information, please contact Graham Feegan on 01908 965 500
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Salary: £35,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexitime
- On-site parking
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Work Location: Remote
Reference ID: CJ0041
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Software Tester – Automation Testing roles across Charles Jenson's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £35,000 - £45,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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