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DataCareers

Automation Tester

Hybrid

Newport pagnell, United kingdom

£ 38 /hour

Mid level

Freelance

29-10-2025

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Skills

Communication Java JavaScript SQL DevOps Azure DevOps Test Selenium git Azure Manual Testing

Job Specifications

Automation Tester

6 Month Contract

Location: Home / Newport Pagnell (2 days a week onsite)

Rate: £300 per day (Inside IR35)

We're looking to recruit an Automation Tester on an initial 6 month contract for a leading organisation based in Newport Pagnell. You'll work closely with Developers, Business Analysts, Project Managers and End Users to ensure the delivery of high-quality, reliable software systems.

This is a hands-on role where you'll take ownership of automated and manual testing activities, ensuring quality across web applications and performance-critical systems.

This is a hybrid role and you will be required to work 2 days a week onsite in Newport Pagnell.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute automated and manual test scripts across a range of interactive, data-driven websites.
Gather requirements, create detailed test plans and ensure compliance with defined standards and UAT/ISO processes.
Conduct performance, stress and load testing using tools such as JMeter.
Contribute to continuous integration and delivery pipelines using Git and CI tools.
Create and maintain high-quality test documentation throughout the test lifecycle.
Collaborate closely with developers to identify, report and resolve issues quickly and efficiently.
Follow recognised web standards for security, resilience and performance.

Key Skills & Experience

5+ years' experience in systems testing (manual and automation).
2+ years' experience in performance, stress and load testing (using JMeter or similar).
Strong automation experience using Java / JavaScript with Selenium or Webdriver.IO.
Experience with Cucumber BDD frameworks.
Good SQL skills, including creating and managing tables.
Experience testing interactive, data-driven websites.
Familiarity with Azure DevOps for project and test management.
Excellent communication skills and a strong team player.

About the Company

Data Careers are people resourcing solutions business managed and run by experienced recruiters with a successful track record spanning more than 20 years. Our strength and reputation comes from our ability to fully understand the commercial requirements of a business and the key recruitment and staffing drivers these subsequently create. Data Careers offer a variety of recruitment solutions to meet the ever changing business objectives for clients. The flexibility of our approach means we can tailor our services to the sp... Know more