About the Role

In this role you will create automated test scripts using in-depth technical analysis of functional specifications. You will also create traceability records, from test cases back to requirements, produce test scripts, materials, and regression test packs to test new and amended software or services. 

Duties:

• Specify requirements for environment, data, resources, and tools.
• Interpret, execute, and document complex test scripts using agreed methods and standards.
• Record and analyse actions and results and maintain a defect register.
• Review test results and modify tests if necessary.
• Provide reports on progress, anomalies, risks and issues associated with the overall project.
• Report on system quality and collects metrics on test cases.
• Provide specialist automation advice to support others.

We operate a hybrid working policy that requires a minimum of 2 days per week in the Oxford office. 

About You

This is a great opportunity for someone at the start of their automation career. We use JavaScript so it would be great if you are proficient in this or a similar language. This role will also allow you to work on great applications and be mentored by industry expert Larry Goddard. 

Skills, Knowledge and experience:

• Proficiency in programming / scripting languages like JavaScript, Python, etc.
• Familiarity with CI / CD pipelines and tools like CircleCI, GitHub, etc.
• Basic understanding of Node JS is desirable.
• Has a good understanding of the development lifecycle, and the role of software testing. Takes a logical and analytical approach to problem solving and pays close attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate and inspire confidence with more senior technical and non-technical audiences.
• Working knowledge with test management and other tools – e.g. Jira, Zephyr Scale, OpenText ALM, JMeter, LambdaTest etc.
• Solid experience in Agile methodologies.
• Self-starter who can work well with all functional levels in the organization.

Benefits

We care about work/life balance here at OUP. With this in mind we offer 25 days’ holiday that rises with service, plus bank holidays and Christmas closure (3-days) and a 35-hour working week. We are open to discussing flexibility in respect to working patterns, dependent on role. We also have a great variety of active employee networks and societies. 

We help make your money go further by contributing to your pension up to 12%, offering loans and savings schemes through our partnership with Salary Finance, in addition to travel to work schemes and access to a wide range of local discounts. 

This role comes with a discretionary annual bonus.

Please see our Rewards and Recognition page for more information.

Queries

Please contact tobi.ogunnaike@oup.com with any queries relating to this role. 

We are committed to supporting diversity in our workforce, and ensuring an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek to employ a workforce representative of the markets that we serve and encourage applications from all.