Automation Tester

**Who We Are**:
At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.

Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.

**The opportunity**:
Automation Testers are required to join VML Enterprise Solution's world class teams who are working to make our clients happy.

The individual should possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills and have an eye for detail. We require a highly-motivated individual with well-developed interpersonal skills. You will be the automation tester in a team of testers working on a new client engagement. You will be involved in the identification, writing, debugging and execution of automated tests and where necessary manual tests. The programme covers both Front End automation and experience of testing API's using frameworks such as RestAssured.

**What you'll be doing**:
**What we want from you**:

- Hands on experience of test automation using Java, Selenium and Cucumber.
- Hands on experience of test automation using TypeScript, Cypress, and Cucumber.
- Knowledge and experience of working within an Agile environment, Insprint automation.
- Hands on experience of Behavioural Driven Development (BDD) (using Cucumber & Gherkin)
- Great backend testing skills - conversant in databases (DB2, Oracle), SQL knowledge (use of DB Visualiser)
- Working UNIX knowledge.
- Experience of using Rest Assured or an equivalent framework to test APIs (RESTful or SOAP)
- Identify data requirements and implement tests to achieve coverage.
- Recommend, implement improvements to test automation framework.
- Experience in testing automation within a continuous integration environment.
- Collaborate in daily standups and work very closely with developers on the team
- Effective interpersonal skills and a proven ability to collaborate with all stakeholders.
- Attentive to detail and highly organized.
- Ecommerce domain experience.
- Demonstrate ability to change direction and re-prioritise in a fast-paced team environment.
- Experience working with VMs and containers both on prem and cloud offerings like Amazon and google cloud Experience of using Jira.
- Strong organizational, planning, and follow-up skills and ability to hold others accountable.
- Experience using git SCM tools, GitHub, Bitbucket or similar tools.

**What we can offer you**:
Alongside the opportunity to work with some of the most exciting brands around the world, we'll also prioritise your career development and help you grow your skills. We'll empower you to make a difference, allow you to be yourself, and respect who you are.

**AT VML Enterprise Solutions**:
Our Enterprise Solutions division houses strategic consultants, creative and technical architects and skilled developers and operators that together help some of the world's leading organisations to deliver outstanding digital experiences across all major routes to market worldwide: marketplaces, online retailers, D2C, B2B and social platforms. With over 4,200 experts in 55 operational centres across 34 countries, our capabilities span the entire buying journey from customer acquisition, through engagement, to conversion and loyalty, driving multi-channel growth for world-leading brands.

We work with some of the most exciting brands such as The Coca-Cola Company, EY, Bosch, Unilever, Ford, DFS, Mercedes-Benz, Johnson & Johnson, Nestlé, Sainsbury's, Selfridges, Shell and Tiffany & Co. We've built over 500 platforms for brands and retailers and generate in excess of $29bn annually for our clients and work with over 50 strategic partners including Adobe, SAP, Salesforce, HCL, Shopify, Sitecore, BigCommerce, commerce tools and Acquia. Our reputation is based on our people, and we believe we have some of the best in the business.

As our business grows internationally, we're looking for new people to join us on our journey to inspire and take a key role in shaping some of the best commerce solutions, services, and websites in the world. Working as a team, no problem is insurmountable; we share in our client's successes and believe that anyone can show creative bravery no matter what their role is in the team.

At VML, we are committed to fostering an all-inclusive work environment that is both rewarding and career-forward. Our Inclusion, Equity & Belonging initiatives, alongside the V