Job Description
DXC Technology is committed to building diverse, inclusive teams. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly encourage interest from women, underrepresented groups, and neurodivergent candidates. We offer reasonable adjustments throughout the hiring process and are dedicated to creating a supportive, accessible environment for everyone.
Test Automation Engineer (Scrum)
Location: Hampshire (onsite 5 days per week)
As a Test Automation Engineer, you design, develop, and execute automated test scripts to verify system functionality, performance, and security throughout each sprint. You ensure automated tests are reliable and seamlessly integrated into CI/CD pipelines, supporting faster releases and confident, high-quality deployments.
Key Responsibilities
Script Development: Write maintainable, reusable, and robust automated test scripts for APIs, microservices, and user interfaces.
Pipeline Execution: Integrate test suites into CI/CD pipelines to ensure automated regression testing occurs with every build.
Defect Investigation: Analyze test failures, log defects with detailed reproduction steps, and verify fixes provided by developers.
Collaboration: Participate actively in sprint planning and backlog refinement to define clear acceptance criteria and test scenarios.
Strong proficiency in test automation tools (Selenium, Playwright, Postman, RestAssured).
Coding ability in languages such as Python, Java, or TypeScript.
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Experience working within Agile Scrum teams and using version control systems (Git).
Familiarity with performance and security testing tools is highly advantageous.
Analytical mindset with meticulous attention to detail.
Proactive problem-solver who enjoys exploring edge cases and system resilience.
Effective team player dedicated to quality and continuous improvement.
What you'll bring
Extensive experience in software verification and test automation, including scripting automated test suites (e.g. Selenium, Playwright, RestAssured) integrated into CI/CD pipelines.
Education & Foundational Benchmark: Technical NVQ Level 3/4, STEM degree, or equivalent software testing experience.
Professional Certifications: ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) or BCS Software Testing certification; ITIL Foundation; test automation tool-specific accreditation (e.g. Tricentis Tosca AS1/AS2, Selenium) advantageous.
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