Automation Tester
🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 25 March 2026
LOCATION
Basildon
TYPE
Contract
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£35,000 / year
CATEGORY
Technology
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion
SKILLS
QA / Automation Testing
Testing Methodologies
SQL
Data Validation Testing
Digital Portal Testing
JIRA or HP Quality Center
FULL DESCRIPTION
We are looking for experienced Automation Testers to join our team for an exciting Payments & Merchant Acquisition project.
Role Overview
We are seeking hands-on Functional and Automation Testers with experience in Digital Portal and Transaction Processing systems within the payments domain.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and execute automation and manual test cases
- Perform Integration, System, Regression, and UAT testing
- Analyze requirements and create detailed test scenarios
- Execute tests, analyze results, and report defects using tools such as JIRA / HP Quality Center
- Collaborate with technical and business teams to ensure high-quality software delivery
- Provide regular test status reports and defect analysis
Required Skills
- 5–6+ years of QA / Automation Testing experience
- Strong knowledge of testing methodologies (Agile & Waterfall)
- Experience with SQL and data validation testing
- Familiarity with Digital Portal testing & Transaction Processing systems
- Experience using JIRA or HP Quality Center
Nice to Have
- Experience with POS terminal testing (PAX / Ingenico / Clover)
- Knowledge of payment card schemes (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, etc.)
- Experience with ETL testing (SQL / ODI)
- Understanding of the payments processing lifecycle
Personal Attributes
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management
- Ability to manage priorities and work under pressure
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