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Job description
Good Energy is hiring a Automation Tester — a full-time, based in Chippenham, Wiltshire role. Apply directly on Good Energy's careers page below.
Automation Tester
Department: Technology
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Chippenham, Wiltshire, Chippenham, Wiltshire, Hybrid
No day will be the same - here are some of the highlights
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and skilled Automation Tester to join our talented team playing a key role in making sure our software works brilliantly for the people who use it. You’ll work closely with developers and other colleagues to build quality into our applications from the start, identifying issues early, strengthening test coverage and helping us deliver changes with confidence.
You’ll design and maintain automated tests across web and mobile applications, while supporting functional and non-functional testing. You’ll also have the opportunity to explore new tools and approaches, including AI-assisted testing, to make our testing smarter, faster and more effective.
Responsibilities:
- Test Automation: Design, develop, implement and maintain automated test scripts across our web and mobile applications.
- API & Integration Testing: Validate APIs, data flows, business logic and integrations between systems to make sure everything works together as expected.
- AI-Assisted Testing: Use AI-powered tools to support the creation and optimisation of test cases, scripts, test data and automation, while ensuring outputs are accurate and reliable.
- Continuous Testing: Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to provide faster feedback and support efficient software delivery.
- Quality & Performance: Contribute to functional and non-functional testing, including performance, reliability, accessibility and resilience.
- Collaboration: Work closely with developers and other stakeholders to investigate issues, identify risks and ensure the right level of test coverage.
- Continuous Improvement: Champion early testing and shift-left practices, helping us continually improve the quality and efficiency of the way we develop and test software.
What you'll need to succeed
We’re looking for an analytical and curious Automation Tester who enjoys solving problems and finding better ways of doing things. You’ll be comfortable working collaboratively in an Agile environment, communicating with both technical and non-technical colleagues and taking ownership of testing activities.
You don’t need to know every tool on our list. What’s most important is a strong grounding in test automation, an understanding of software quality and the ability to apply your technical skills to identify risks and improve how we test.
Ready to put your skills to work tackling climate change with Good Energy? We’d love to hear from you.
Essentials:
- Programming or scripting experience using TypeScript or a similar language.
- Experience with test automation tools and frameworks such as Playwright.
- Strong understanding of functional testing principles and methodologies.
- Understanding of non-functional testing, including performance, load, stress and accessibility testing.
- Understanding of CI/CD concepts and experience integrating automated tests into delivery pipelines.
- Experience using AI-powered development or testing tools to support test automation and software quality.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to identify test scenarios, assess risks and prioritise testing activity.
- Confident communicating defects, test progress, blockers and testing outcomes clearly.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience working within an Agile development environment.
- Experience using source control, ideally Git.
Desirables:
- Programming or scripting experience using C#.
- Experience with automation frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress, SpecFlow or equivalent.
- Experience with API testing tools such as Postman, REST Assured or equivalent.
- Experience with cross-browser testing tools such as BrowserStack.
- Experience with accessibility tools such as WAVE, NVDA or VoiceOver.
- Experience with performance testing tools such as k6 or JMeter.
- Experience using Azure DevOps or equivalent.
- Experience within the energy industry.
Hybrid working explained: When and where you’ll be in the office
Our office is based in Chippenham, Wiltshire. For this role, we're looking for candidates who can come in to our Chippenham office every Wednesday.
We offer both formal and informal flexible working options. Full-time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday.
The office is fully accessible, allowing everyone to participate fully in their working lives regardless of any mobility challenges. We promote work-life balance and flexibility through hybrid working, which combines both remote and office work.
Benefits you can rely on
Great allowances for hybrid working:
🏡 £500 work from home allowance - an annual allowance paid monthly alongside your salary to support with working from home costs.
🚆 £500 travel allowance - an annual allowance paid monthly alongside your salary to support with travelling to work costs.
🏡 £500 work from home allowance - an annual allowance paid monthly alongside your salary to support with working from home costs.
🚆 £500 travel allowance - an annual allowance paid monthly alongside your salary to support with travelling to work costs.
📖 £500 annual development allowance: To spend on your chosen development area, whether that’s in your current role, or future roles.
🎁 15% annual bonus: company-wide bonus scheme designed to reward collective teamwork and delivery of results across the whole business.
🎁 15% annual bonus: company-wide bonus scheme designed to reward collective teamwork and delivery of results across the whole business.
🌞 Holiday: 25 days annual leave, a day off for your birthday, additional days leave for long service, plus bank holidays. You’ll also have the option to buy additional leave, allowing for a better work-life balance.
💸 Ethical Pension with Aviva: Good Energy offers an ethical pension plan provided by Aviva, with employer-matched contributions up to 7.5% of your base salary.
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Frequently asked questions
What skills are required for Automation Tester at Good Energy?
The required skills for Automation Tester at Good Energy include: TypeScript, Playwright, CI/CD, Git, Agile, C#, Selenium, Cypress, Postman, JMeter, Azure DevOps.
What is the seniority level for Automation Tester at Good Energy?
Automation Tester at Good Energy is a Mid Level level position.
How do I apply for Automation Tester at Good Energy?
You can view the full description and apply for Automation Tester at Good Energy on EchoJobs: https://echojobs.io/job/good-energy-automation-tester-technology-9rnwh.