Software Testing & Automation Specialist
Rate: £500 - £650 per day (to Umbrella)
Contract Length: 6 - 12 months We're looking for an experienced Software Testing & Automation Specialist to join the digital product team and design and implement from scratch an automated UI testing framework for a bespoke ecommerce / complex web platform as the sole test consultant. The role focuses on designing and implementing a UI acceptance testing strategy and automation solution for a bespoke ecommerce platform built on a Microsoft .NET stack, currently tested manually by engineers and product owners. You'll deliver a maintainable, pragmatic, and scalable automation framework that enables the team to improve efficiency, reduce risk, and enhance release quality while ensuring it can be easily maintained and extended by non-specialists/non testers once your contract ends. Successful candidates must have similar experience in designing and implementing from scratch an automated UI testing framework for ecommerce / complex web platforms. Key Responsibilities Analyse current manual testing processes and identify opportunities for automation.
Recommend and implement automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, BrowserStack, Testim).
Design and configure an automated testing framework for functional and regression testing.
Develop reusable test cases, templates, and clear documentation.
Train and support team members to maintain and extend automated tests.
Provide reporting on coverage, outcomes, and defects.Experience & Skills Proven experience in both manual and automated testing.
Strong background in designing and implementing automated UI testing frameworks for ecommerce or complex web platforms.
Previous experience leading the design and build of automated testing frameworks from scratch (Greenfield).
Expertise in at least one automation tool or framework.
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and integrating testing into release cycles.
Strong communication and documentation skills.
Collaborative, self-motivated, and able to deliver outcomes independently.Everybody is welcome Diversity and Inclusion Statement. | PCR Digital "At PCR Digital, we are committed to ensuring that diversity, equity and inclusion play a role at all stages of our recruitment - it is important to us that our own company culture and the culture of our network is as varied and supportive as possible. We love people (it's why we do what we do), so, regardless of background, we welcome you to work with us or apply to any of our jobs if you feel that they are right for you." We also aim to ensure that our entire process is accessible. Please make us aware of any adjustments you may need throughout the selection, interview and general process and we will do all we can to ensure that any barriers are removed for you
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