AUTOMATION TESTER (CONTRACT)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Automation Tester (Contract)
Location: London – Hybrid
Day Rate: £300 – £500 DOE
Contract Length: 9-month Initial Contract – Immediate Start
The Company
Dynamic Search Solutions is working with one of the UK’s largest retailers, who are looking for a Senior Automation Tester to join their London offices on a hybrid basis. This role is a mix of remote and on-site, and the business wants to work with you on the flexibility of your schedule.
You will have the autonomy to work how is best for you, while still having the opportunity to collaborate as part of the QA team.
Automation Tester Role:
- Review the testing needs of our projects and identify the requirements for the Processor-in-the-Loop based test environment.
- Extend the capabilities of our Processor-in-the-Loop based test automation by adding or improving features to the overall solution.
- Bring-up the modified system and make it available to the test team.
- Document the changes / new functionality.
- Support the testers who execute the tests in case of test automation related questions.
Your Skills and Experience:
You will be supported to work how is best for you, in a hybrid and flexible working environment. The business does ask however, that you have:
- 3-5 Years Automation experience
- Extensive automation testing experience in Designing and developing test automation scripts.
- Strong functional and automation testing covering UI and API.
- In-depth test management experience – Jira, XRAY & Confluence.
- Strong knowledge in continuous integration (CI/CD) of automation tests tools – Gitlab, Jenkins.
- Experience in Load and Performance testing using tools – Postman, SOAPUI and JMete.
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.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
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 AUTOMATION TESTER (CONTRACT) roles across Dynamic Search Solutions'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 £8 - £13 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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