Automation Tester

Established in 2016, we support some of the largest organisations in the skills development and apprenticeship training sector. With over 70,000 users and growing year on year, backed by venture capital, we are on an exciting journey, to expand our client base throughout the UK.

Play a key role…
Bud is looking for a Developer in Test or Automation Tester to join our fun, fast-paced QA team! You’ll work as part of a multi-disciplined Agile team, collaborating with Product, Development, and QA to deliver high-quality solutions for the Bud platform. Bring your skills to automate and improve the test and release process while contributing to cutting-edge projects. If you're passionate about testing and quality, this may be the perfect role for you!

The role in a nutshell, you’ll be…

• Collaborating closely with Agile development teams to deliver high-quality software and continuously improve the test and release process through automation.
• Conducting exploratory functional and non-functional testing, automating where it adds the most value.
• Working alongside fellow testers and the Head of Test & QA to uphold best testing practices across the department.
• Building efficient, practical, and scalable automation solutions.
• Actively participating in team meetings and ensure all sprint testing is completed on time.
• Partnering with developers to catch and resolve test failures early.
• Ensuring all tests are executed effectively, with clear communication of results and statistics.

Do you have the Bud DNA? What we’re looking for…

• A forward-thinker who continuously improves automation testing strategies, covering both functional and non-functional tests.
• A team player who thrives in an Agile development environment and collaborates effectively within a dedicated sprint team.
• A developer with the ability to create comprehensive automated tests for smoke and regression testing suites.
• Someone who builds reliable, efficient, and easy-to-maintain automated tests.
• Proficiency with automation frameworks such as Cypress, Selenium, and others.
• A solid understanding of API technologies like RESTful and SOAP, with practical experience using tools such as Postman and Fiddler for testing.
• A creative problem solver who develops resourceful solutions for testing challenging or
  'un-testable' scenarios.
• A flexible team member, comfortable handling both manual and automated testing tasks.
• Experience in testing, supporting, modifying, and maintaining code and systems developed by different teams.
• Familiarity with code repositories (e.g., Git, SVN), bug tracking systems (e.g., Azure DevOps), and documentation tools (e.g., SharePoint).

Why Bud?

• Be part of a dynamic, fast-paced environment where learning and growth are constants.
• Join a team that's helping to reshape the educational landscape.
• Enjoy a role where your contribution directly impacts our success and growth.

Our values

At Bud, we strive to build a culture rooted in our core values. Accountability is key, with each team member taking ownership of their contributions, fostering trust and dependability across the organisation. We promote collaborative teamwork through open communication and mutual support, ensuring that ideas are shared freely, and everyone’s voice is heard and valued.

Our commitment to excellence means we consistently push for continuous improvement, setting and achieving high standards, and celebrating our successes along the way. Passion fuels our efforts, driving us to pursue our goals with dedication, energy, and enthusiasm. We also embrace an entrepreneurial mindset, cultivating a culture of innovation where new ideas are welcomed, and calculated risks are taken to achieve growth.

What’s in it for you?

• Hybrid working.  
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), rising to 29 days (FTE).  
• Additional day Birthday leave.  
• Private healthcare.  
• Company contributory pension scheme.  
• Cycle to work scheme.