A fantastic fully remote QA Testing position for a well-established and highly regarded software platform that prides itself on innovation, quality, and a commitment to excellence in delivering cutting-edge solutions You must be based in the UK and have full eligibility to work in the UK as they are unfortunately not able to provide work permit sponsorship We are seeking a talented QA Automation Tester with experience in both manual and automated testing methodologies. As a QA Automation Tester, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and reliability of their software products. Key Responsibilities: Develop and execute automated tests using Selenium with Java, Maven, and TestNG/JUnit. Perform manual testing when necessary to ensure comprehensive test coverage. Collaborate closely with development and product teams to identify and resolve issues. Utilize tools such as XRAY, BrowserStack, and JIRA to enhance testing efficiency and effectiveness. Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing processes and methodologies. Required Skills and Qualifications: Proven experience in QA testing, with a strong background in both manual and automated testing. Proficiency in Selenium WebDriver using Java, Maven, and TestNG/JUnit for test automation. Familiarity with tools such as XRAY, BrowserStack, and JIRA for test management and defect tracking. Programming knowledge in Java/C#, JavaScript, and Node.js for scripting and automation tasks. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with meticulous attention to detail. Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a remote team environment. Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in Agile development environments. Certification in software testing (ISTQB, CSTE, etc.) is a plus. For immediate consideration, apply with your CV or feel free to call for more details
Feb 08, 2025
Full time
A fantastic fully remote QA Testing position for a well-established and highly regarded software platform that prides itself on innovation, quality, and a commitment to excellence in delivering cutting-edge solutions You must be based in the UK and have full eligibility to work in the UK as they are unfortunately not able to provide work permit sponsorship We are seeking a talented QA Automation Tester with experience in both manual and automated testing methodologies. As a QA Automation Tester, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and reliability of their software products. Key Responsibilities: Develop and execute automated tests using Selenium with Java, Maven, and TestNG/JUnit. Perform manual testing when necessary to ensure comprehensive test coverage. Collaborate closely with development and product teams to identify and resolve issues. Utilize tools such as XRAY, BrowserStack, and JIRA to enhance testing efficiency and effectiveness. Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing processes and methodologies. Required Skills and Qualifications: Proven experience in QA testing, with a strong background in both manual and automated testing. Proficiency in Selenium WebDriver using Java, Maven, and TestNG/JUnit for test automation. Familiarity with tools such as XRAY, BrowserStack, and JIRA for test management and defect tracking. Programming knowledge in Java/C#, JavaScript, and Node.js for scripting and automation tasks. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with meticulous attention to detail. Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a remote team environment. Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in Agile development environments. Certification in software testing (ISTQB, CSTE, etc.) is a plus. For immediate consideration, apply with your CV or feel free to call for more details
Are you an experienced Umbraco/.NET developer with a passion for creating impactful digital solutions? ECU Testing Ltd, a leader in automotive component remanufacturing, is seeking a Senior Web Engineer to take charge of our digital commerce platforms and web presence. About Us At ECU Testing Ltd, we re driving innovation in the automotive industry, serving customers across the UK, Europe, and the US. As a technology-enabled business, we rely on forward-thinking tech solutions to support our growth. Located conveniently between Nottingham and Derby, our working environment offers perks such as free secure parking, bean-to-cup coffee, access to a professionally equipped gym, and complimentary Friday lunches. Flexible and remote work arrangements are available. Role Highlights As Senior Web Engineer, you ll lead the development and maintenance of our custom Umbraco CMS and digital platforms, ensuring scalability, security, and high performance. This is a hands-on coding role, offering the chance to modernize our technology stack and contribute to meaningful business outcomes. Key Responsibilities: Build, maintain and enhance our web estate include Umbraco CMS web and ecommerce implementations using C# and .NET framework Develop front-end interfaces with HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript frameworks (e.g. jQuery, Vue.js, React, Angular). Create APIs, middleware, and backend services to support web and eCommerce initiatives. Act as the Umbraco and .NET expert within the team. Define coding standards and development workflows. Mentor developers, fostering growth and team performance. Translate business needs into technical solutions. Collaborate with designers, QA testers, and stakeholders to ensure project success. Oversee our web architecture; ensuring robustness, scalability, security and fitness. Integrate third-party APIs, payment gateways, and external systems. Optimize database structures and ensure seamless data flow. Conduct code reviews and implement unit, integration, and automated testing. Stay updated on security best practices. Research and recommend new tools and technologies. Proactively identify and address areas for improvement. Qualifications & Skills: Required Minimum 8 years of full-stack .NET web development experience (C#, ASP.NET MVC, Web API, SQL Server). At least 3 years of experience with Umbraco CMS (v10+) and public eCommerce platforms. Strong front-end development skills and expertise in JavaScript frameworks. Experience designing APIs and middleware. Proficiency with Microsoft Azure (App Services, SQL Database, Docker, IIS). Knowledge of responsive design, performance optimization, and accessibility standards. Preferred Umbraco and Azure certifications. Experience with technical SEO, WinForms, Blazor, and application modernization. Familiarity with Azure DevOps and Asana. What we offer: A chance to make a tangible impact in a growing business. Opportunities to modernize and innovate within a collaborative team. Competitive salary and benefits, including flexible working options.
Feb 05, 2025
Full time
Are you an experienced Umbraco/.NET developer with a passion for creating impactful digital solutions? ECU Testing Ltd, a leader in automotive component remanufacturing, is seeking a Senior Web Engineer to take charge of our digital commerce platforms and web presence. About Us At ECU Testing Ltd, we re driving innovation in the automotive industry, serving customers across the UK, Europe, and the US. As a technology-enabled business, we rely on forward-thinking tech solutions to support our growth. Located conveniently between Nottingham and Derby, our working environment offers perks such as free secure parking, bean-to-cup coffee, access to a professionally equipped gym, and complimentary Friday lunches. Flexible and remote work arrangements are available. Role Highlights As Senior Web Engineer, you ll lead the development and maintenance of our custom Umbraco CMS and digital platforms, ensuring scalability, security, and high performance. This is a hands-on coding role, offering the chance to modernize our technology stack and contribute to meaningful business outcomes. Key Responsibilities: Build, maintain and enhance our web estate include Umbraco CMS web and ecommerce implementations using C# and .NET framework Develop front-end interfaces with HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript frameworks (e.g. jQuery, Vue.js, React, Angular). Create APIs, middleware, and backend services to support web and eCommerce initiatives. Act as the Umbraco and .NET expert within the team. Define coding standards and development workflows. Mentor developers, fostering growth and team performance. Translate business needs into technical solutions. Collaborate with designers, QA testers, and stakeholders to ensure project success. Oversee our web architecture; ensuring robustness, scalability, security and fitness. Integrate third-party APIs, payment gateways, and external systems. Optimize database structures and ensure seamless data flow. Conduct code reviews and implement unit, integration, and automated testing. Stay updated on security best practices. Research and recommend new tools and technologies. Proactively identify and address areas for improvement. Qualifications & Skills: Required Minimum 8 years of full-stack .NET web development experience (C#, ASP.NET MVC, Web API, SQL Server). At least 3 years of experience with Umbraco CMS (v10+) and public eCommerce platforms. Strong front-end development skills and expertise in JavaScript frameworks. Experience designing APIs and middleware. Proficiency with Microsoft Azure (App Services, SQL Database, Docker, IIS). Knowledge of responsive design, performance optimization, and accessibility standards. Preferred Umbraco and Azure certifications. Experience with technical SEO, WinForms, Blazor, and application modernization. Familiarity with Azure DevOps and Asana. What we offer: A chance to make a tangible impact in a growing business. Opportunities to modernize and innovate within a collaborative team. Competitive salary and benefits, including flexible working options.
Role Purpose The Senior Automation Engineer holds a pivotal role in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of software development and delivery processes through the design, development, and implementation of test automation solutions. This role requires a strong technical background in test automation, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with developers, business analysts, product owners, QAs and other stakeholders. Responsibilities Automation Design and Development : Design, develop, and maintain automation scripts and frameworks to support testing, deployment, and other aspects of the development lifecycle. Technical Leadership : Provide technical leadership and guidance to other automation engineers, helping to solve complex automation challenges and promote best practices. Tool Evaluation and Integration : Evaluate and integrate automation tools and frameworks into the software development lifecycle, ensuring they are used to their full potential. Continuous Integration and Deployment (CI/CD): Work on enhancing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, ensuring automated builds, tests, and deployments are efficient and reliable. Performance Testing : Design and implement automation scripts for performance testing, ensuring software performance meets required non-functional requirements. Collaboration : Collaborate with developers, testers, and other stakeholders to understand their needs and provide automation solutions that add value. Troubleshooting and Optimisation : Troubleshoot issues within automation scripts and frameworks, optimising them for performance, reliability, and maintainability. Documentation : Maintain comprehensive documentation of automation scripts, frameworks, and processes, ensuring they are understandable and accessible to other team members. Training and Knowledge Sharing : Provide training and share knowledge on automation tools and best practices within the team and across the organisation. Quality Assurance : Ensure that automation scripts and frameworks meet quality standards, conducting code reviews and other quality assurance activities. Mentorship : Mentor QA team members, sharing knowledge and best practices to enhance the overall capabilities of the QA team. People Management : Manage a small number of Automation Engineers and be responsible for career development, objectives, performance reviews and other people management responsibilities. Continuous Improvement: Actively seek opportunities to improve automation processes and tools, staying up to date with industry best practices and emerging technologies Drive an automation first approach to all testable items, using discussion, debate and risk to find the right balance between automated and non-automated testing. Promote and implement a Shift-Left approach to Testing and Automation. Skills and Experience Required Essential Minimum of 3 years experience in test automation engineering, automation tools, scripting languages, and test frameworks. Expert level test automation skills/knowledge: API/UI testing .NET C# Selenium SpecFlow/ReqnRoll Git / Azure DevOps CI/CD practices (Pipelines) Browser test automation using Browserstack ATDD, BDD & TDD Postman/SoapUI Performance testing design and implementation using JMeter, K6 or equivalent Agile Test Quadrants and the Automation Test Pyramid Demonstrable automation first mentality and adept at finding the right balance between automated, exploratory, functional, and non-functional testing Strong technical leadership & interpersonal skills Extensive experience working in both agile squads and project teams Desirable Understanding of the UK General Insurance market Experience using Ruby
Feb 05, 2025
Full time
Role Purpose The Senior Automation Engineer holds a pivotal role in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of software development and delivery processes through the design, development, and implementation of test automation solutions. This role requires a strong technical background in test automation, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with developers, business analysts, product owners, QAs and other stakeholders. Responsibilities Automation Design and Development : Design, develop, and maintain automation scripts and frameworks to support testing, deployment, and other aspects of the development lifecycle. Technical Leadership : Provide technical leadership and guidance to other automation engineers, helping to solve complex automation challenges and promote best practices. Tool Evaluation and Integration : Evaluate and integrate automation tools and frameworks into the software development lifecycle, ensuring they are used to their full potential. Continuous Integration and Deployment (CI/CD): Work on enhancing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, ensuring automated builds, tests, and deployments are efficient and reliable. Performance Testing : Design and implement automation scripts for performance testing, ensuring software performance meets required non-functional requirements. Collaboration : Collaborate with developers, testers, and other stakeholders to understand their needs and provide automation solutions that add value. Troubleshooting and Optimisation : Troubleshoot issues within automation scripts and frameworks, optimising them for performance, reliability, and maintainability. Documentation : Maintain comprehensive documentation of automation scripts, frameworks, and processes, ensuring they are understandable and accessible to other team members. Training and Knowledge Sharing : Provide training and share knowledge on automation tools and best practices within the team and across the organisation. Quality Assurance : Ensure that automation scripts and frameworks meet quality standards, conducting code reviews and other quality assurance activities. Mentorship : Mentor QA team members, sharing knowledge and best practices to enhance the overall capabilities of the QA team. People Management : Manage a small number of Automation Engineers and be responsible for career development, objectives, performance reviews and other people management responsibilities. Continuous Improvement: Actively seek opportunities to improve automation processes and tools, staying up to date with industry best practices and emerging technologies Drive an automation first approach to all testable items, using discussion, debate and risk to find the right balance between automated and non-automated testing. Promote and implement a Shift-Left approach to Testing and Automation. Skills and Experience Required Essential Minimum of 3 years experience in test automation engineering, automation tools, scripting languages, and test frameworks. Expert level test automation skills/knowledge: API/UI testing .NET C# Selenium SpecFlow/ReqnRoll Git / Azure DevOps CI/CD practices (Pipelines) Browser test automation using Browserstack ATDD, BDD & TDD Postman/SoapUI Performance testing design and implementation using JMeter, K6 or equivalent Agile Test Quadrants and the Automation Test Pyramid Demonstrable automation first mentality and adept at finding the right balance between automated, exploratory, functional, and non-functional testing Strong technical leadership & interpersonal skills Extensive experience working in both agile squads and project teams Desirable Understanding of the UK General Insurance market Experience using Ruby
Role Purpose The Automation Engineer plays a crucial role in implementing and maintaining automation solutions to improve the efficiency, consistency, and effectiveness of the software development and delivery lifecycle. This role requires a strong technical background in test automation and the ability to work collaboratively with developers, business analysts, product owners, QAs and other stakeholders. Responsibilities Automation Design and Development: Design and develop automation scripts and frameworks to support testing, deployment, and other aspects of the development lifecycle Tool Integration: Integrate automation tools and frameworks into the software development lifecycle, ensuring they are used to their full potential. Continuous Integration and Deployment (CI/CD): Work on enhancing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, ensuring automated builds, tests, and deployments are efficient and reliable. Collaboration: Collaborate with developers, testers, and other stakeholders to understand their needs and provide automation solutions that add value. Maintenance and Troubleshooting: Maintain existing automation frameworks and scripts, troubleshooting and resolving issues as they arise to ensure continuous operation. Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of automation scripts, frameworks, and processes, ensuring they are understandable and accessible to other team members. Training and Knowledge Sharing: Provide training and share knowledge on automation tools and best practices within the team and across the organisation. Quality Assurance: Ensure that automation scripts and frameworks meet quality standards, conducting code reviews and other quality assurance activities. Continuous Improvement: Actively seek opportunities to improve automation processes and tools, staying up to date with industry best practices and emerging technologies Drive an automation first approach to all testable items, using discussion, debate and risk to find the right balance between automated and non-automated testing. Promote and implement a Shift-Left approach to Testing and Automation. Skills and Experience Required Essential Minimum of 2 years experience in test automation engineering, automation tools, scripting languages, and test frameworks. Experience in automation skills/knowledge: API/UI testing .NET C# Selenium SpecFlow/ReqnRoll Git CI/CD practices Browser test automation using Browserstack ATDD, BDD & TDD Postman/SoapUI Agile Test Quadrants and the Automation Test Pyramid A passion for quality and a continuous improvement mindset Demonstrable automation first mentality and adept at finding the right balance between automated, exploratory, functional, and non-functional testing Strong technical & interpersonal skills Experience working in both agile squads and project teams Desirable Understanding of the UK General Insurance market Experience in designing and implementing an automation framework for performance testing Experience using Ruby
Feb 05, 2025
Full time
Role Purpose The Automation Engineer plays a crucial role in implementing and maintaining automation solutions to improve the efficiency, consistency, and effectiveness of the software development and delivery lifecycle. This role requires a strong technical background in test automation and the ability to work collaboratively with developers, business analysts, product owners, QAs and other stakeholders. Responsibilities Automation Design and Development: Design and develop automation scripts and frameworks to support testing, deployment, and other aspects of the development lifecycle Tool Integration: Integrate automation tools and frameworks into the software development lifecycle, ensuring they are used to their full potential. Continuous Integration and Deployment (CI/CD): Work on enhancing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, ensuring automated builds, tests, and deployments are efficient and reliable. Collaboration: Collaborate with developers, testers, and other stakeholders to understand their needs and provide automation solutions that add value. Maintenance and Troubleshooting: Maintain existing automation frameworks and scripts, troubleshooting and resolving issues as they arise to ensure continuous operation. Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of automation scripts, frameworks, and processes, ensuring they are understandable and accessible to other team members. Training and Knowledge Sharing: Provide training and share knowledge on automation tools and best practices within the team and across the organisation. Quality Assurance: Ensure that automation scripts and frameworks meet quality standards, conducting code reviews and other quality assurance activities. Continuous Improvement: Actively seek opportunities to improve automation processes and tools, staying up to date with industry best practices and emerging technologies Drive an automation first approach to all testable items, using discussion, debate and risk to find the right balance between automated and non-automated testing. Promote and implement a Shift-Left approach to Testing and Automation. Skills and Experience Required Essential Minimum of 2 years experience in test automation engineering, automation tools, scripting languages, and test frameworks. Experience in automation skills/knowledge: API/UI testing .NET C# Selenium SpecFlow/ReqnRoll Git CI/CD practices Browser test automation using Browserstack ATDD, BDD & TDD Postman/SoapUI Agile Test Quadrants and the Automation Test Pyramid A passion for quality and a continuous improvement mindset Demonstrable automation first mentality and adept at finding the right balance between automated, exploratory, functional, and non-functional testing Strong technical & interpersonal skills Experience working in both agile squads and project teams Desirable Understanding of the UK General Insurance market Experience in designing and implementing an automation framework for performance testing Experience using Ruby
Position: QA Software Engineer Salary: 40,000 - 45,000 per annum Location: Hybrid - 2 days per week in our Solihull office Please note we are not able to provide sponsorship About the Role: We're seeking a detail-oriented QA Software Engineer to support the testing of our mobile applications and embedded systems. Working closely with our development team, you'll play a key role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software, covering both manual and automated testing processes. Beyond testing mobile apps, you will be involved in verifying backend services, embedded firmware, and supporting future cloud testing initiatives. Your work will directly contribute to the overall performance and reliability of our technology. The role requires regular in-office collaboration, so you'll need to be available to work from our Solihull office 2-3 days per week. Key Responsibilities: Conduct functional, regression, and stress testing for mobile applications. Develop and execute automated unit tests for APIs and backend systems. Perform validation checks on embedded software. Assist in defining and refining testing strategies. Document test results, report defects, and collaborate with engineers to resolve issues efficiently. Required Skills & Experience: 1-6 years' experience in software testing. Strong knowledge of test case design and execution. Hands-on experience with functional, usability, and performance testing. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Familiarity with test case management tools (e.g., TestRail). Experience in defect tracking and resolution. Preferred Skills & Experience: Experience with automated unit testing. Previous experience testing mobile applications on iOS and Android. Exposure to embedded systems testing. Understanding of REST API testing. Strong documentation skills. Experience with automated test frameworks (e.g., Appium). Why Work With Us? Forward-thinking, innovative work environment. Hybrid work flexibility. Supportive, team-driven culture. Career growth and training opportunities. 25 days annual leave + bank holidays. Company share scheme. Pension contributions. Healthcare and well-being support. Employee discount programs. Free on-site parking. Regular team-building activities. If you're a proactive and detail-focused tester looking to work on cutting-edge technology in a collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you!
Feb 03, 2025
Full time
Position: QA Software Engineer Salary: 40,000 - 45,000 per annum Location: Hybrid - 2 days per week in our Solihull office Please note we are not able to provide sponsorship About the Role: We're seeking a detail-oriented QA Software Engineer to support the testing of our mobile applications and embedded systems. Working closely with our development team, you'll play a key role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software, covering both manual and automated testing processes. Beyond testing mobile apps, you will be involved in verifying backend services, embedded firmware, and supporting future cloud testing initiatives. Your work will directly contribute to the overall performance and reliability of our technology. The role requires regular in-office collaboration, so you'll need to be available to work from our Solihull office 2-3 days per week. Key Responsibilities: Conduct functional, regression, and stress testing for mobile applications. Develop and execute automated unit tests for APIs and backend systems. Perform validation checks on embedded software. Assist in defining and refining testing strategies. Document test results, report defects, and collaborate with engineers to resolve issues efficiently. Required Skills & Experience: 1-6 years' experience in software testing. Strong knowledge of test case design and execution. Hands-on experience with functional, usability, and performance testing. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Familiarity with test case management tools (e.g., TestRail). Experience in defect tracking and resolution. Preferred Skills & Experience: Experience with automated unit testing. Previous experience testing mobile applications on iOS and Android. Exposure to embedded systems testing. Understanding of REST API testing. Strong documentation skills. Experience with automated test frameworks (e.g., Appium). Why Work With Us? Forward-thinking, innovative work environment. Hybrid work flexibility. Supportive, team-driven culture. Career growth and training opportunities. 25 days annual leave + bank holidays. Company share scheme. Pension contributions. Healthcare and well-being support. Employee discount programs. Free on-site parking. Regular team-building activities. If you're a proactive and detail-focused tester looking to work on cutting-edge technology in a collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you!
QA Engineer Opportunity to join one of the fastest growing eCommerce companies in the UK! Snodland, Kent. This role is in the office full time! Salary up to 30k - 32k plus benefits Automated testing, OOP, PHPUnit We are looking for a talented QA Engineer to join one of the UK's fastest growing and most exciting ecommerce companies. Build new products, engineer new solutions, create systems and platforms that provide innovative products used around the home. About You: You are a QA Engineer with back end PHP / LAMP stack, code reviews, unit testing and system testing experience. You will collaborate with developers and stakeholders to ensure that systems will meet requirements, adhere to best practice and deliver exceptional user experiences. You like people and working with them day to day! You enjoy team collaboration when required and knuckling down to write quality, testable, reusable code when that's the task at hand. Key Responsibilities Collaborate with the development team to understand requirements and sure the testability of new features Conduct code reviews to main code standards and identify bugs Develop and execute test plans for functionality and performance Write and maintain unit tests to automate validation Identify, document and track bugs Implement QA processes to ensure consistent delivery of high quality code Experience Required Strong knowledge of PHP including frameworks such as CakePHP and or Laravel Experience with unit testing frameworks such as PHPUnit and developer understanding of automated testing methodologies Proficient in code reviews with a keen eye on errors, inefficiencies and vulnerabilities Solid understanding of version control systems like Git Familiarity of MySQL and database validation Knowledge of web technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript for cross-functional testing This position provides the successful candidate with the exposure to the very latest in web technology release as well as the opportunity to work on multiple projects. Apply now - Please send your CV or an introduction email to (url removed). Find me on LinkedIN, Twitter and through the Spectrum IT Recruitment website. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Jan 29, 2025
Full time
QA Engineer Opportunity to join one of the fastest growing eCommerce companies in the UK! Snodland, Kent. This role is in the office full time! Salary up to 30k - 32k plus benefits Automated testing, OOP, PHPUnit We are looking for a talented QA Engineer to join one of the UK's fastest growing and most exciting ecommerce companies. Build new products, engineer new solutions, create systems and platforms that provide innovative products used around the home. About You: You are a QA Engineer with back end PHP / LAMP stack, code reviews, unit testing and system testing experience. You will collaborate with developers and stakeholders to ensure that systems will meet requirements, adhere to best practice and deliver exceptional user experiences. You like people and working with them day to day! You enjoy team collaboration when required and knuckling down to write quality, testable, reusable code when that's the task at hand. Key Responsibilities Collaborate with the development team to understand requirements and sure the testability of new features Conduct code reviews to main code standards and identify bugs Develop and execute test plans for functionality and performance Write and maintain unit tests to automate validation Identify, document and track bugs Implement QA processes to ensure consistent delivery of high quality code Experience Required Strong knowledge of PHP including frameworks such as CakePHP and or Laravel Experience with unit testing frameworks such as PHPUnit and developer understanding of automated testing methodologies Proficient in code reviews with a keen eye on errors, inefficiencies and vulnerabilities Solid understanding of version control systems like Git Familiarity of MySQL and database validation Knowledge of web technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript for cross-functional testing This position provides the successful candidate with the exposure to the very latest in web technology release as well as the opportunity to work on multiple projects. Apply now - Please send your CV or an introduction email to (url removed). Find me on LinkedIN, Twitter and through the Spectrum IT Recruitment website. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
ServiceNow QA Tester (Contract) A leading technology solutions provider ( 2 billion+ revenue) is seeking an experienced ServiceNow QA Tester for an initial 6-month contract. Location: Hybrid (occasional travel to London) Day rate: Circa 400 umbrella (inside IR35) The ServiceNow QA Tester will: Develop and execute test plans for ServiceNow modules Conduct functional and regression testing Create and maintain test automation using ServiceNow ATF Perform integration and end-to-end testing Identify and log defects, working with developers for resolution Validate and assess UAT test scripts and results Provide comprehensive test reports to stakeholders Support the implementation of a new ServiceNow platform Work alongside business stakeholders, project team, and suppliers The ServiceNow QA Tester will have: Proven experience testing multiple ServiceNow applications/modules (CSM, ITSM, ITOM) Proficiency in ServiceNow Automated Test Framework (ATF) Strong understanding of functional and regression testing methodologies Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Experience with Agile/Scrum processes (preferred) Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams Strong communication and reporting skills This is an excellent opportunity to join a global technology organization and play a key role in their ServiceNow implementation project. In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.
Jan 29, 2025
Seasonal
ServiceNow QA Tester (Contract) A leading technology solutions provider ( 2 billion+ revenue) is seeking an experienced ServiceNow QA Tester for an initial 6-month contract. Location: Hybrid (occasional travel to London) Day rate: Circa 400 umbrella (inside IR35) The ServiceNow QA Tester will: Develop and execute test plans for ServiceNow modules Conduct functional and regression testing Create and maintain test automation using ServiceNow ATF Perform integration and end-to-end testing Identify and log defects, working with developers for resolution Validate and assess UAT test scripts and results Provide comprehensive test reports to stakeholders Support the implementation of a new ServiceNow platform Work alongside business stakeholders, project team, and suppliers The ServiceNow QA Tester will have: Proven experience testing multiple ServiceNow applications/modules (CSM, ITSM, ITOM) Proficiency in ServiceNow Automated Test Framework (ATF) Strong understanding of functional and regression testing methodologies Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Experience with Agile/Scrum processes (preferred) Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams Strong communication and reporting skills This is an excellent opportunity to join a global technology organization and play a key role in their ServiceNow implementation project. In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.
Software QA Tester - Global Software Leader - Hybrid - Bristol Are you passionate about software quality and ready for your next challenge? Have you tested desktop software? This is a world-leading software company is seeking a bright and enthusiastic Software QA Tester to join our friendly team in central Bristol. If you love getting hands-on with interesting complex visual software and want to work in a relaxed yet productive environment, this could be your perfect next move. You'll be working in a supportive company where you're empowered to do your best and now is a great time to join with their growth plans. Software QA Tester requirements: Design and execute both manual and automated test suites for desktop software Evaluate software readiness and performance Work with global stakeholders Contribute to quality processes and continuous improvement What you'll need: 2+ years' hands-on software testing experience within a QA team Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle Experience creating and executing test cases, scripts, and procedures Good English communication skills Desktop software testing experience required Bonus points for: ISTQB Experience with 2D/3D or testing visual software JIRA / Agile / Scrum / Kanban knowledge Scripting skills (JavaScript / Java / Ruby / Python What s on offer: Outstanding benefits package including great pension, BUPA, dental, flexi-hours + more Hybrid working with 3 days in the office Small, friendly team environment Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and grow and learn Global reach with real-world impact Ready to take your testing career to the next level? Apply now and be part of a special company. I m actively shortlisting for this exclusive role now! Sorry this role cannot offer sponsorship.
Jan 29, 2025
Full time
Software QA Tester - Global Software Leader - Hybrid - Bristol Are you passionate about software quality and ready for your next challenge? Have you tested desktop software? This is a world-leading software company is seeking a bright and enthusiastic Software QA Tester to join our friendly team in central Bristol. If you love getting hands-on with interesting complex visual software and want to work in a relaxed yet productive environment, this could be your perfect next move. You'll be working in a supportive company where you're empowered to do your best and now is a great time to join with their growth plans. Software QA Tester requirements: Design and execute both manual and automated test suites for desktop software Evaluate software readiness and performance Work with global stakeholders Contribute to quality processes and continuous improvement What you'll need: 2+ years' hands-on software testing experience within a QA team Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle Experience creating and executing test cases, scripts, and procedures Good English communication skills Desktop software testing experience required Bonus points for: ISTQB Experience with 2D/3D or testing visual software JIRA / Agile / Scrum / Kanban knowledge Scripting skills (JavaScript / Java / Ruby / Python What s on offer: Outstanding benefits package including great pension, BUPA, dental, flexi-hours + more Hybrid working with 3 days in the office Small, friendly team environment Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and grow and learn Global reach with real-world impact Ready to take your testing career to the next level? Apply now and be part of a special company. I m actively shortlisting for this exclusive role now! Sorry this role cannot offer sponsorship.
I'm on the lookout for a Senior Test Engineer, experienced in test automation (Playwright/TypeScript) to join an incredible client of mine. This role offers the flexibility of working remotely, with just one day a month required in their Wiltshire office. This is a well-established business that's doubled in size over the last few years. They're an awesome bunch of people who truly value their team. You'll be joining a company that treats you like an adult, offering lots of flexibility, autonomy, and a refreshing culture of trust and collaboration. You'll be the Senior Automation Tester in a test team of five (including a Test Manager and four testers) spread across several delivery teams. Your role will be pivotal in: Enhancing and improving their automation frameworks (currently built with Playwright and TypeScript). Coaching and mentoring junior team members, sharing your expertise in test automation. Championing best practices and becoming the go-to authority for all things automation. Driving the integration of automated tests into their CI/CD pipelines. The team embraces a shift-left approach, including seeing quality as everyone's responsibility, not just the QA team's. As a QA, you'll play a critical role in bringing quality assurance expertise into the heart of their delivery process. The QA team is focused on building a culture where collaboration and continuous improvement thrive and championing the testing vision and empowering team members to deliver with test-driven development and a focus on quality. They are looking for someone passionate about test automation, experienced with Playwright/TypeScript and happy to mentor and develop others in test automation. They are offering a great package including a salary of 55,000- 65,000 plus bonus, 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with the option to buy more, Life assurance and a contributory pension along with a range of additional perks and benefits. If you'd like to hear more please apply below to Sam Miller at SR2 - Socially Responsible Recruitment
Jan 29, 2025
Full time
I'm on the lookout for a Senior Test Engineer, experienced in test automation (Playwright/TypeScript) to join an incredible client of mine. This role offers the flexibility of working remotely, with just one day a month required in their Wiltshire office. This is a well-established business that's doubled in size over the last few years. They're an awesome bunch of people who truly value their team. You'll be joining a company that treats you like an adult, offering lots of flexibility, autonomy, and a refreshing culture of trust and collaboration. You'll be the Senior Automation Tester in a test team of five (including a Test Manager and four testers) spread across several delivery teams. Your role will be pivotal in: Enhancing and improving their automation frameworks (currently built with Playwright and TypeScript). Coaching and mentoring junior team members, sharing your expertise in test automation. Championing best practices and becoming the go-to authority for all things automation. Driving the integration of automated tests into their CI/CD pipelines. The team embraces a shift-left approach, including seeing quality as everyone's responsibility, not just the QA team's. As a QA, you'll play a critical role in bringing quality assurance expertise into the heart of their delivery process. The QA team is focused on building a culture where collaboration and continuous improvement thrive and championing the testing vision and empowering team members to deliver with test-driven development and a focus on quality. They are looking for someone passionate about test automation, experienced with Playwright/TypeScript and happy to mentor and develop others in test automation. They are offering a great package including a salary of 55,000- 65,000 plus bonus, 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with the option to buy more, Life assurance and a contributory pension along with a range of additional perks and benefits. If you'd like to hear more please apply below to Sam Miller at SR2 - Socially Responsible Recruitment
Senior Automation Engineer Are you a passionate Automation Engineer looking to work on diverse and impactful projects? Do you thrive on improving processes and quality standards while driving automation innovation? If so, we'd love to hear from you! About the Role As part of our QA team, you'll work across various projects to enhance the quality and performance of our customers' platforms. This is a hands-on role where you'll contribute to development discussions, implement automated testing solutions, and play a key part in our agile delivery processes. Key Responsibilities We are looking for someone who can: Develop and deliver automated testing for software projects while contributing to development discussions. Work across multiple projects, focusing on core development, bespoke client requests, and performance QA. Stay up to date with advancements in automation software development. Take ownership of complex tasks across the test development spectrum. Write quality code, peer-review pull requests, and mentor others in creating high-quality solutions. Collaborate with DevOps engineers to identify and resolve performance issues. Support and mentor junior and mid-level testers in manual, automation, and performance testing. Participate in planning sessions with clients and Business Analysts. Contribute to continuous improvement in our agile delivery process. What We're Looking For Essential Skills and Experience: Proficient in JavaScript. MUST BE ELGIBLE FOR SECRUITY AND POLICE CLEARANCE Experience with cloud technologies such as Microsoft Azure or AWS. Hands-on experience with browser automation tools and writing Cucumber/Gherkin. Familiarity with OWASP Testing Tools and CI/CD pipelines. Knowledge of ISTQB/ISEB qualifications, JIRA, and Microsoft Azure DevOps. Experience in performance testing (K6 experience is advantageous). Competent in root cause analysis and understanding of system architecture. Experience in desktop, mobile, and bespoke application testing. Strong communication skills, especially with non-technical stakeholders. A collaborative team player passionate about QA and continuous improvement LINE MANAGEMENT EXPEREINCE NEEDED Desirable Skills: Experience in training others. Knowledge of additional development languages (e.g., C#, Java, Python). Understanding of WCAG Accessibility standards. Eligibility and Security Clearance To apply for this role, you must either hold or be eligible for UK Government Security Clearance (SC level). Work Environment This role offers a hybrid working environment, with homeworking options available. Applicants must maintain a safe and productive homeworking setup.
Jan 29, 2025
Full time
Senior Automation Engineer Are you a passionate Automation Engineer looking to work on diverse and impactful projects? Do you thrive on improving processes and quality standards while driving automation innovation? If so, we'd love to hear from you! About the Role As part of our QA team, you'll work across various projects to enhance the quality and performance of our customers' platforms. This is a hands-on role where you'll contribute to development discussions, implement automated testing solutions, and play a key part in our agile delivery processes. Key Responsibilities We are looking for someone who can: Develop and deliver automated testing for software projects while contributing to development discussions. Work across multiple projects, focusing on core development, bespoke client requests, and performance QA. Stay up to date with advancements in automation software development. Take ownership of complex tasks across the test development spectrum. Write quality code, peer-review pull requests, and mentor others in creating high-quality solutions. Collaborate with DevOps engineers to identify and resolve performance issues. Support and mentor junior and mid-level testers in manual, automation, and performance testing. Participate in planning sessions with clients and Business Analysts. Contribute to continuous improvement in our agile delivery process. What We're Looking For Essential Skills and Experience: Proficient in JavaScript. MUST BE ELGIBLE FOR SECRUITY AND POLICE CLEARANCE Experience with cloud technologies such as Microsoft Azure or AWS. Hands-on experience with browser automation tools and writing Cucumber/Gherkin. Familiarity with OWASP Testing Tools and CI/CD pipelines. Knowledge of ISTQB/ISEB qualifications, JIRA, and Microsoft Azure DevOps. Experience in performance testing (K6 experience is advantageous). Competent in root cause analysis and understanding of system architecture. Experience in desktop, mobile, and bespoke application testing. Strong communication skills, especially with non-technical stakeholders. A collaborative team player passionate about QA and continuous improvement LINE MANAGEMENT EXPEREINCE NEEDED Desirable Skills: Experience in training others. Knowledge of additional development languages (e.g., C#, Java, Python). Understanding of WCAG Accessibility standards. Eligibility and Security Clearance To apply for this role, you must either hold or be eligible for UK Government Security Clearance (SC level). Work Environment This role offers a hybrid working environment, with homeworking options available. Applicants must maintain a safe and productive homeworking setup.
Job Title: SC Cleared Automation Engineer Salary: 45k Location: Leeds (Flexible Hybrid Working) About the Role: We're looking for a Mid-Level Automation Engineer to join our QA team in Leeds. This is an exciting opportunity to work on diverse and impactful projects, automating testing processes and driving quality assurance across our customers' platforms. You'll be responsible for designing and implementing automated tests, troubleshooting performance issues with DevOps, and mentoring junior team members. You'll have the chance to take ownership of significant projects and contribute to improving the quality of our software in an agile environment. Responsibilities: Develop and implement automated tests for software projects. Collaborate with developers and DevOps to resolve performance issues. Mentor junior testers and help elevate team capabilities. Contribute to planning and defining testing strategies. Continuously improve testing processes in an agile environment. Requirements: Proficient in JavaScript and Selenium WebDriver. Experience with cloud technologies like Microsoft Azure or AWS. Experience with SDLC, CI/CD pipelines, and performance testing. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a team. Must have or be able to obtain SC clearance and NVVP. What We Offer: Flexible hybrid working model. Opportunity to work on high-impact projects. A collaborative team environment with growth opportunities.
Jan 29, 2025
Full time
Job Title: SC Cleared Automation Engineer Salary: 45k Location: Leeds (Flexible Hybrid Working) About the Role: We're looking for a Mid-Level Automation Engineer to join our QA team in Leeds. This is an exciting opportunity to work on diverse and impactful projects, automating testing processes and driving quality assurance across our customers' platforms. You'll be responsible for designing and implementing automated tests, troubleshooting performance issues with DevOps, and mentoring junior team members. You'll have the chance to take ownership of significant projects and contribute to improving the quality of our software in an agile environment. Responsibilities: Develop and implement automated tests for software projects. Collaborate with developers and DevOps to resolve performance issues. Mentor junior testers and help elevate team capabilities. Contribute to planning and defining testing strategies. Continuously improve testing processes in an agile environment. Requirements: Proficient in JavaScript and Selenium WebDriver. Experience with cloud technologies like Microsoft Azure or AWS. Experience with SDLC, CI/CD pipelines, and performance testing. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a team. Must have or be able to obtain SC clearance and NVVP. What We Offer: Flexible hybrid working model. Opportunity to work on high-impact projects. A collaborative team environment with growth opportunities.
Job Introduction This role is part of BBC Studios, our global content company that supports the BBC Public Service mission of maximising the greatest commercial returns to the licence payer by building BBC brands, audiences, and reputation across the world. The BBC Studios Product and Technology group is responsible for the design, development, and delivery of the Studios portfolio of products. Our portfolio is diverse but is fully focused on supporting our functions and businesses around the globe whether that be back-office functions, content production or direct to consumer offerings. We are a growing function and will provide an important contribution to the business growth targets over the coming years. Core to that growth will be the launching of new or enhanced digital products into the market in order to monetise our content offering. You will be joining the team as a key member for shaping and delivering a commercial news subscription offering which is at the implementation phase. The Team: Commercial Digital are a multi-function delivery team focused on delivery of world class direct-to-consumer and business-to-business solutions within BBC Studios. We are a small agile team delivering big change. We work in a fast-paced environment more akin to a start-up. Our products include a number of marquee brands including BBC Select and Top Gear as well as a number of market leading B2B products. You will join a team where everyone - including you - strives to better understand our customers and improve our products on a daily basis. As a team we are adaptable, supportive, highly business focused and continually looking to improve. This role provides the opportunity to be part of an exciting and entrepreneurial internationally focused team that values creativity and proactive problem-solving. The Opportunity: The Tester will play a crucial role as a key member of our agile development team, collaborating closely with team members to ensure the continuous delivery of our digital products. Main Responsibilities Proficiency in various software testing methodologies, encompassing functional, non-functional, regression, integration, exploratory, cross-browser, and cross-device testing. Solid experience in test scripting based on requirements and user stories. Experience in software testing within web-based applications. Competency in writing and maintaining automated integration and UI tests. Familiarity with version control systems, such as GitHub. Demonstrated ability to think creatively, problem-solve, and innovate. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Working knowledge of product/defect/test case management systems, such as TestRail, Azure, Jira. Understanding of usability and accessibility in applications and products. Exposure to cloud computing platforms, with AWS knowledge being advantageous. Are you the right candidate? Contribute to designing, communicating, and implementing test approaches in product development. Assist in planning, estimating, and reporting test activities for a product. Collaborate and integrate with the product development team to ensure product delivery to specification. Participate in creating test cases to verify functional and non-functional requirements of a product. Identify and verify critical bugs, addressing reported issues, and assisting in resolution. Generate clear and concise bug reports that evidence the functionality of a product. Effectively communicate status information and issues to various stakeholders, adapting messages appropriately for different audiences. Desirable: Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent. Exposure to working on multiple projects or codebases concurrently. Willingness to mentor and support team members. Interest in contributing to Test Excellence initiatives to evolve QA within an organisation. Familiarity with hands-on experience in a test automation framework in BDD, utilizing technologies such as Puppeteer, Playwright, Cypress, Cucumber, JavaScript, and TypeScript. This job description outlines the essential characteristics and responsibilities for a Mid-Level Tester, acknowledging the skills and knowledge required for a satisfactory level of performance. It is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved. Job Description Band: C Contract Type: Permanent Location: London - Television Centre Working Pattern: Hybrid Working (Home-based plus two/three days a week in the office). We are really proud to share that we are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and so if you require any reasonable adjustments in order to apply please do contact us at with the job reference in the subject. We offer flexibility, competitive benefits and the opportunity to be part of the BBC's exciting mission. Some of the key benefits you'll get from working in this role are: Flexible/Agile working - opportunities across the business. We believe in empowering you to do your best work, so we offer support and flexibility to balance work and home. We're happy to discuss a formal flexible working pattern. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at the offer stage. Unrivalled training and development opportunities - we operate a people-first culture and pride ourselves on your development. Our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certifications. Excellent career progression - BBC Studios offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation. Leaders at the BBC are passionate about helping our people grow in the organisation and you will have regular sessions with your line manager to support you with your career ambitions. Benefits - We offer a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 26 days (plus an additional day which is a Corporation Day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more. BBC Studios puts sustainability at the heart of everything we do both onscreen and offscreen, including delivering against the BBC Group's science-based Net Zero targets. About the BBC The BBC is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and therefore strongly encourages applications from under represented groups. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of their background. We strive to be the best British content company in the world, attracting the best creative talents in the business, so that we can bring premium quality award-winning programmes, content and brands to the viewer no matter where they are. The BBC Group has set out the first in a new series of bold steps to transform our programming and better represent the public we serve. We have the biggest financial investment to on-air inclusion in the industry, together with our existing commissioning budget, we are committed to throwing open our doors more widely than ever to diverse stories and diverse storytellers. Together with a diverse workforce we will accelerate the pace of change in increasing diversity and inclusion both on and off air To find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at the BBC, please visit our website.
Feb 01, 2024
Full time
Job Introduction This role is part of BBC Studios, our global content company that supports the BBC Public Service mission of maximising the greatest commercial returns to the licence payer by building BBC brands, audiences, and reputation across the world. The BBC Studios Product and Technology group is responsible for the design, development, and delivery of the Studios portfolio of products. Our portfolio is diverse but is fully focused on supporting our functions and businesses around the globe whether that be back-office functions, content production or direct to consumer offerings. We are a growing function and will provide an important contribution to the business growth targets over the coming years. Core to that growth will be the launching of new or enhanced digital products into the market in order to monetise our content offering. You will be joining the team as a key member for shaping and delivering a commercial news subscription offering which is at the implementation phase. The Team: Commercial Digital are a multi-function delivery team focused on delivery of world class direct-to-consumer and business-to-business solutions within BBC Studios. We are a small agile team delivering big change. We work in a fast-paced environment more akin to a start-up. Our products include a number of marquee brands including BBC Select and Top Gear as well as a number of market leading B2B products. You will join a team where everyone - including you - strives to better understand our customers and improve our products on a daily basis. As a team we are adaptable, supportive, highly business focused and continually looking to improve. This role provides the opportunity to be part of an exciting and entrepreneurial internationally focused team that values creativity and proactive problem-solving. The Opportunity: The Tester will play a crucial role as a key member of our agile development team, collaborating closely with team members to ensure the continuous delivery of our digital products. Main Responsibilities Proficiency in various software testing methodologies, encompassing functional, non-functional, regression, integration, exploratory, cross-browser, and cross-device testing. Solid experience in test scripting based on requirements and user stories. Experience in software testing within web-based applications. Competency in writing and maintaining automated integration and UI tests. Familiarity with version control systems, such as GitHub. Demonstrated ability to think creatively, problem-solve, and innovate. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Working knowledge of product/defect/test case management systems, such as TestRail, Azure, Jira. Understanding of usability and accessibility in applications and products. Exposure to cloud computing platforms, with AWS knowledge being advantageous. Are you the right candidate? Contribute to designing, communicating, and implementing test approaches in product development. Assist in planning, estimating, and reporting test activities for a product. Collaborate and integrate with the product development team to ensure product delivery to specification. Participate in creating test cases to verify functional and non-functional requirements of a product. Identify and verify critical bugs, addressing reported issues, and assisting in resolution. Generate clear and concise bug reports that evidence the functionality of a product. Effectively communicate status information and issues to various stakeholders, adapting messages appropriately for different audiences. Desirable: Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent. Exposure to working on multiple projects or codebases concurrently. Willingness to mentor and support team members. Interest in contributing to Test Excellence initiatives to evolve QA within an organisation. Familiarity with hands-on experience in a test automation framework in BDD, utilizing technologies such as Puppeteer, Playwright, Cypress, Cucumber, JavaScript, and TypeScript. This job description outlines the essential characteristics and responsibilities for a Mid-Level Tester, acknowledging the skills and knowledge required for a satisfactory level of performance. It is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved. Job Description Band: C Contract Type: Permanent Location: London - Television Centre Working Pattern: Hybrid Working (Home-based plus two/three days a week in the office). We are really proud to share that we are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and so if you require any reasonable adjustments in order to apply please do contact us at with the job reference in the subject. We offer flexibility, competitive benefits and the opportunity to be part of the BBC's exciting mission. Some of the key benefits you'll get from working in this role are: Flexible/Agile working - opportunities across the business. We believe in empowering you to do your best work, so we offer support and flexibility to balance work and home. We're happy to discuss a formal flexible working pattern. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at the offer stage. Unrivalled training and development opportunities - we operate a people-first culture and pride ourselves on your development. Our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certifications. Excellent career progression - BBC Studios offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation. Leaders at the BBC are passionate about helping our people grow in the organisation and you will have regular sessions with your line manager to support you with your career ambitions. Benefits - We offer a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 26 days (plus an additional day which is a Corporation Day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more. BBC Studios puts sustainability at the heart of everything we do both onscreen and offscreen, including delivering against the BBC Group's science-based Net Zero targets. About the BBC The BBC is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and therefore strongly encourages applications from under represented groups. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of their background. We strive to be the best British content company in the world, attracting the best creative talents in the business, so that we can bring premium quality award-winning programmes, content and brands to the viewer no matter where they are. The BBC Group has set out the first in a new series of bold steps to transform our programming and better represent the public we serve. We have the biggest financial investment to on-air inclusion in the industry, together with our existing commissioning budget, we are committed to throwing open our doors more widely than ever to diverse stories and diverse storytellers. Together with a diverse workforce we will accelerate the pace of change in increasing diversity and inclusion both on and off air To find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at the BBC, please visit our website.
About Us: Solirius Consulting delivers technical consultancy and application delivery to our clients in order to solve real world problems and allow our clients to respond to an ever-changing technical landscape. We partner closely with our clients, embedding our consultants into their businesses in order to provide a bespoke service, allowing us to truly understand our clients' needs. It is this close collaboration with our clients that has enabled us to grow rapidly in recent years and will drive our ambitious future growth plans. We currently have over 250 consultants working with a variety of key clients from both the public and private sectors such as the Ministry of Justice, Department for Education, FCDOS, UEFA, International Olympic Committee and Mercedes Benz; with plans to increase our client base further in the near future. We operate as a flat organisation and believe in trusting and supporting our team to operate independently. We pride ourselves on being specialists at what we do, making the most of our consultants' expertise in their fields in order to provide a best-in-class service to our clients. All our consultants have the opportunity to work on a range of different projects, providing a broad range of knowledge on which to develop their careers and progress in the direction they choose. The Role: We are looking for experienced QA Automation Testers/SDET on a perm basis to work with our major public sector clients. You will have a testing background and be confident using your skills to run projects directly with clients with minimal supervision. This role will require 2 days per week working from Coventry. This would therefore suit someone located in the Midlands. You will be a fundamental member of the team, responsible for designing, developing and delivering test solutions whilst supporting and developing other members of the team and fostering best practice, keeping up to date with industry standards and advances. You'll be: Designing and building maintainable test automation frameworks and suites Embedding test execution jobs into CI/CD pipelines Configuring and managing test environments and test data Performing exploratory and scripted manual and automated tests Reporting, prioritising and owning issues You'll have: Expertise in .NET C# test development essential Experience with SpecFlow and ideally Serenity BDD essential Experience with Playwright essential Experience with RestSharp beneficial but not essential Knowledge of testing methodologies, tools and processes Commercial experience with Cloud services. (Azure desirable) beneficial Experience in working to Agile methodologies Package and Benefits: Competitive salary, dependent on experience Flexible working/Work from home Generous annual discretionary bonus 25 days annual leave + bank holidays 10 days allocated development training per year Contributory pension Gym membership Annual away days and social events Equality & Diversity: Solirius Consulting is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that supports, celebrates, encourages and respects all individuals and in which all processes are based on merit, competence and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex and gender, sexuality, age, disability, ethnicity, marital status or any other protected characteristics. Should you require further assistance or require any reasonable adjustments be put in place to better support your application process, please do not hesitate to raise this with us.
Dec 19, 2022
Full time
About Us: Solirius Consulting delivers technical consultancy and application delivery to our clients in order to solve real world problems and allow our clients to respond to an ever-changing technical landscape. We partner closely with our clients, embedding our consultants into their businesses in order to provide a bespoke service, allowing us to truly understand our clients' needs. It is this close collaboration with our clients that has enabled us to grow rapidly in recent years and will drive our ambitious future growth plans. We currently have over 250 consultants working with a variety of key clients from both the public and private sectors such as the Ministry of Justice, Department for Education, FCDOS, UEFA, International Olympic Committee and Mercedes Benz; with plans to increase our client base further in the near future. We operate as a flat organisation and believe in trusting and supporting our team to operate independently. We pride ourselves on being specialists at what we do, making the most of our consultants' expertise in their fields in order to provide a best-in-class service to our clients. All our consultants have the opportunity to work on a range of different projects, providing a broad range of knowledge on which to develop their careers and progress in the direction they choose. The Role: We are looking for experienced QA Automation Testers/SDET on a perm basis to work with our major public sector clients. You will have a testing background and be confident using your skills to run projects directly with clients with minimal supervision. This role will require 2 days per week working from Coventry. This would therefore suit someone located in the Midlands. You will be a fundamental member of the team, responsible for designing, developing and delivering test solutions whilst supporting and developing other members of the team and fostering best practice, keeping up to date with industry standards and advances. You'll be: Designing and building maintainable test automation frameworks and suites Embedding test execution jobs into CI/CD pipelines Configuring and managing test environments and test data Performing exploratory and scripted manual and automated tests Reporting, prioritising and owning issues You'll have: Expertise in .NET C# test development essential Experience with SpecFlow and ideally Serenity BDD essential Experience with Playwright essential Experience with RestSharp beneficial but not essential Knowledge of testing methodologies, tools and processes Commercial experience with Cloud services. (Azure desirable) beneficial Experience in working to Agile methodologies Package and Benefits: Competitive salary, dependent on experience Flexible working/Work from home Generous annual discretionary bonus 25 days annual leave + bank holidays 10 days allocated development training per year Contributory pension Gym membership Annual away days and social events Equality & Diversity: Solirius Consulting is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that supports, celebrates, encourages and respects all individuals and in which all processes are based on merit, competence and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex and gender, sexuality, age, disability, ethnicity, marital status or any other protected characteristics. Should you require further assistance or require any reasonable adjustments be put in place to better support your application process, please do not hesitate to raise this with us.
Quality Engineer - Consumer Servicing & Engagement Platform Salary & Benefits: £51,990.00 - £75,000.00 GBP base salary plus annual personal bonus, 15% employer pension contribution (when you put in 6%), 4% flexible cash pot, private medical insurance, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays. Location: London - 2 days per week in the office, the rest from home Who are Lloyds Banking Group? Lloyds Banking Group is the UK's leading digital banking franchise, with over 13 million active online customers across our three main brands - including Lloyds Bank, Halifax and Bank of Scotland - as well as the biggest mobile bank in the country. We're building the bank of the future, and we need your help. About the role: An great opportunity has arising for an experienced Quality Engineer to join the Consumer Servicing & Engagement Platform. As Quality Engineer, you'll play a key role in driving quality software solutions into production. You'll work in a highly collaborative way, working closely with other specialists and engineers from LBG, suppliers and partner resources. You'll strive to deliver exciting customer driven solutions whilst reducing risk by implementing the right level of engineering artifacts through Agile testing, Building our automation practices and approaches on real software delivery, with an "Automation first" approach in every phase of the software delivery process that aids speed to market and better quality. Some of the activities you'll be involved in include: You'll continually challenge, support and help define "Done" from a Quality perspective and design/ deliver Test solutions in line with the Test Strategy and our QA Engineering principles. Work pro-actively as a Quality Engineer, with a focus on reducing risk and building confidence in the team and its customers on the quality definition of the product Drive test automation solutions and expanding the current capability. What are we looking for in you: A good understanding of Test Automation tools and methods such as Selenium and Specflow/ Cucumber. Experience with programming languages such as C# or Javascript. API and UI automation experience. Experience as an automated tester/ software engineer, with a passion to lead quality engineering and automation. Automation & Optimisation experience on both Desktop and Mobile Applications. Excellent understanding of programming principles such as engineering re-usable code, best practices such as accessibility automation, early performance proving and hands-on DevSecOps are critical. Strong experience with reviewing colleague's work and providing feedback to others and scale up quality engineering initiatives through industry accepted frameworks such as TMMi L5 and ISO/ IEC 25000:2014 etc. Expertise in DevOps tooling for execution of automation tests such as Jenkins, GIT, Gerrit Experience implementing a BDD frameworks in an agile environment DevOps space and having contributed to test automation scripting 'hands-on' with any programming language for 3+ years (must) Understanding of OWASP & usage of Security tools like BurpSuite / ZAP Understanding and Usage of Accessibility testing tools like JAWS / Axe Devtools What else could you bring with you: Problem solving, written and verbal communication, troubleshooting and analytical skills. Great interpersonal skills with the ability to create strong working relationships with analysts, engineers and delivery partners Understanding of the Agile methodology and the systems that support this (Jira, scrums and stand ups) Knowledge of the latest DevOps practices and tools What we'll give you in return: We want you to experience the freedom and autonomy to realise your potential, share your ideas and make them happen and feel supported and listened to by a team that celebrates individuality and independent thought, encourages different perspectives, and embraces every background. Together we make it possible!
Dec 12, 2022
Full time
Quality Engineer - Consumer Servicing & Engagement Platform Salary & Benefits: £51,990.00 - £75,000.00 GBP base salary plus annual personal bonus, 15% employer pension contribution (when you put in 6%), 4% flexible cash pot, private medical insurance, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays. Location: London - 2 days per week in the office, the rest from home Who are Lloyds Banking Group? Lloyds Banking Group is the UK's leading digital banking franchise, with over 13 million active online customers across our three main brands - including Lloyds Bank, Halifax and Bank of Scotland - as well as the biggest mobile bank in the country. We're building the bank of the future, and we need your help. About the role: An great opportunity has arising for an experienced Quality Engineer to join the Consumer Servicing & Engagement Platform. As Quality Engineer, you'll play a key role in driving quality software solutions into production. You'll work in a highly collaborative way, working closely with other specialists and engineers from LBG, suppliers and partner resources. You'll strive to deliver exciting customer driven solutions whilst reducing risk by implementing the right level of engineering artifacts through Agile testing, Building our automation practices and approaches on real software delivery, with an "Automation first" approach in every phase of the software delivery process that aids speed to market and better quality. Some of the activities you'll be involved in include: You'll continually challenge, support and help define "Done" from a Quality perspective and design/ deliver Test solutions in line with the Test Strategy and our QA Engineering principles. Work pro-actively as a Quality Engineer, with a focus on reducing risk and building confidence in the team and its customers on the quality definition of the product Drive test automation solutions and expanding the current capability. What are we looking for in you: A good understanding of Test Automation tools and methods such as Selenium and Specflow/ Cucumber. Experience with programming languages such as C# or Javascript. API and UI automation experience. Experience as an automated tester/ software engineer, with a passion to lead quality engineering and automation. Automation & Optimisation experience on both Desktop and Mobile Applications. Excellent understanding of programming principles such as engineering re-usable code, best practices such as accessibility automation, early performance proving and hands-on DevSecOps are critical. Strong experience with reviewing colleague's work and providing feedback to others and scale up quality engineering initiatives through industry accepted frameworks such as TMMi L5 and ISO/ IEC 25000:2014 etc. Expertise in DevOps tooling for execution of automation tests such as Jenkins, GIT, Gerrit Experience implementing a BDD frameworks in an agile environment DevOps space and having contributed to test automation scripting 'hands-on' with any programming language for 3+ years (must) Understanding of OWASP & usage of Security tools like BurpSuite / ZAP Understanding and Usage of Accessibility testing tools like JAWS / Axe Devtools What else could you bring with you: Problem solving, written and verbal communication, troubleshooting and analytical skills. Great interpersonal skills with the ability to create strong working relationships with analysts, engineers and delivery partners Understanding of the Agile methodology and the systems that support this (Jira, scrums and stand ups) Knowledge of the latest DevOps practices and tools What we'll give you in return: We want you to experience the freedom and autonomy to realise your potential, share your ideas and make them happen and feel supported and listened to by a team that celebrates individuality and independent thought, encourages different perspectives, and embraces every background. Together we make it possible!
Ofgem works on behalf of energy consumers to ensure that every household and business in the UK can rely on a safe, affordable and environmentally sustainable energy supply. We are playing a vital part in accelerating the transition to Net Zero and a carbon neutral energy system - a goal that everyone wants to achieve. Whatever your role, youll be playing your part in creating new energy solutions that are great for customers, and great for the environment. Delivery and Schemes is our delivery arm, and manages a number of high profile environmental programmes. Its a fast-paced and dynamic place to work, and you can expect to be involved in ground-breaking work. Our flexible working career opportunities are incredibly varied, so we are committed to recruiting talented people from a diverse range of professional and personal backgrounds bringing different perspectives and experiences to our work. In this role you will support the Principle Developer, and the wider team testing and assuring the deliveries of digital solutions and services that support Ofgem in its regulatory duties in an agile manner. Apply technology to achieve efficient and effective business outcome with a view to continuous improvement. Responsibilities Working with project managers, technical leads and subject matter experts to plan and execute manual tests. Plan and write automated tests Define and Execute acceptance test with business analysts/business areas using BDD (Behaviour Driven Development) Work within in Agile Scrum teams, and prioritise own work Serving as the subject matter expert in the configuration, maintenance, and/or administration of testing tools or environments. Developing automation tests to a good coverage and standard. Responsible for quality assurance within Testing environments, tools and pipelines Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Changing and Improving Working Together Delivering at Pace Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Please see Candidate Pack for details. Benefits Ofgem can offer you a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes; up to 30 days annual leave. Excellent training and development opportunities. The opportunity to join the Civil Service pension arrangements which include a valuable range of benefits. Flexible working hours and family friendly policies. Restaurant and subsidise gym (London only). Interest free season ticket loan. Things you need to know Security Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check. People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks. Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills. When you press the Apply now button, you will be asked to complete personal details (not seen by the sift panel), your career history and qualifications. You will then be asked to answer 3 Technical Questions evidencing how you meet the essential and desirable skills and capabilities listed in the role profile. Please ensure you demonstrate clearly, within these answers how you meet each of the essential and desirable skills and capabilities. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals Further information on nationality requirements Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles . The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Sep 23, 2022
Full time
Ofgem works on behalf of energy consumers to ensure that every household and business in the UK can rely on a safe, affordable and environmentally sustainable energy supply. We are playing a vital part in accelerating the transition to Net Zero and a carbon neutral energy system - a goal that everyone wants to achieve. Whatever your role, youll be playing your part in creating new energy solutions that are great for customers, and great for the environment. Delivery and Schemes is our delivery arm, and manages a number of high profile environmental programmes. Its a fast-paced and dynamic place to work, and you can expect to be involved in ground-breaking work. Our flexible working career opportunities are incredibly varied, so we are committed to recruiting talented people from a diverse range of professional and personal backgrounds bringing different perspectives and experiences to our work. In this role you will support the Principle Developer, and the wider team testing and assuring the deliveries of digital solutions and services that support Ofgem in its regulatory duties in an agile manner. Apply technology to achieve efficient and effective business outcome with a view to continuous improvement. Responsibilities Working with project managers, technical leads and subject matter experts to plan and execute manual tests. Plan and write automated tests Define and Execute acceptance test with business analysts/business areas using BDD (Behaviour Driven Development) Work within in Agile Scrum teams, and prioritise own work Serving as the subject matter expert in the configuration, maintenance, and/or administration of testing tools or environments. Developing automation tests to a good coverage and standard. Responsible for quality assurance within Testing environments, tools and pipelines Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Changing and Improving Working Together Delivering at Pace Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Please see Candidate Pack for details. Benefits Ofgem can offer you a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes; up to 30 days annual leave. Excellent training and development opportunities. The opportunity to join the Civil Service pension arrangements which include a valuable range of benefits. Flexible working hours and family friendly policies. Restaurant and subsidise gym (London only). Interest free season ticket loan. Things you need to know Security Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check. People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks. Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills. When you press the Apply now button, you will be asked to complete personal details (not seen by the sift panel), your career history and qualifications. You will then be asked to answer 3 Technical Questions evidencing how you meet the essential and desirable skills and capabilities listed in the role profile. Please ensure you demonstrate clearly, within these answers how you meet each of the essential and desirable skills and capabilities. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals Further information on nationality requirements Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles . The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Want to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 7 countries, make your mark at Europe's leading media and entertainment brand. A workplace where you can proudly be yourself; our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work. This is a great opportunity to join our Identity Tribe. Based at Leeds Dock, the Identity Tribe is at the heart of Sky's global digital platforms. You will be joining a diverse and encouraging team where the focus is on building scalable applications with security and reliability built in. What you'll do: - Be driven and vocal to promote testing at all steps of the development cycle to ensure quality, performance and customer experience is at the forefront of everything we do. - Join the team in interpreting business requirements to form technical actions to deliver high quality, customer focused testing solutions. - Assist the squads with all quality assurance activities including requirements analysis, exploratory testing and test automation - Provide client team support, participate in investigating incidents, and release activities - Have the willingness to continuously develop by learning new skills and technologies What you'll bring: - Knowledge and experience of testing containerised, cloud-hosted back-end systems with REST APIs using mainstream tools (Postman, Insomnia etc.) - Basic knowledge and experience of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) for test automation (Java, C# etc.) - Experience of creating, executing and maintaining automated tests using BDD frameworks such as Cucumber or Gauge - Understanding of multi-tiered web applications and web technologies (HTTP, Json, XML, HTML, JavaScript etc.) - Experience of testing software in an agile methodology along with CI/CD using build tools like Jenkins, GitHub, Octopus etc. - Great analytical skills and the QA mindset to ask the right questions Why Identity? We want everyone in the Identity tribe to achieve their full potential, so you'll get to spend 10% of your time working on your own or open-source projects. Your new colleagues will support you in learning new skills, for example introducing you to test frameworks like Gauge, or working with Docker containers. There is also opportunity for you to attend and speak at conferences or similar events. All this in addition to the many benefits you'll have access to as a Sky employee. The Rewards: There's a reason people can't stop talking about #LifeAtSky. Our great range of rewards really are something special, here are just a few: - Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place - A generous pension package - Private healthcare - Discounted mobile and broadband Where you'll work: Leeds: Our spacious tech hub is under a mile away from Leeds train station, with free water taxis available from Granary Wharf. There's also plenty of parking in the surrounding streets and at the nearby CitiPark. You can also blow off steam over a game of pool or table tennis and stay fit at our subsidised gym. Inclusion: Recognised as an 'Inclusive Top 50 Employer' and a 'Times Top 50 Employer for Women', we're working hard to ensure we're a truly inclusive place to work. This means we don't just look at your CV. We're more focused on who you are and the potential you'll bring to Sky. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working. And we'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to support you. Why wait? Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can't wait to hear from you. To find out more about working with us, search #LifeAtSky on social media. A job you love to talk about. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
Dec 07, 2021
Full time
Want to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 7 countries, make your mark at Europe's leading media and entertainment brand. A workplace where you can proudly be yourself; our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work. This is a great opportunity to join our Identity Tribe. Based at Leeds Dock, the Identity Tribe is at the heart of Sky's global digital platforms. You will be joining a diverse and encouraging team where the focus is on building scalable applications with security and reliability built in. What you'll do: - Be driven and vocal to promote testing at all steps of the development cycle to ensure quality, performance and customer experience is at the forefront of everything we do. - Join the team in interpreting business requirements to form technical actions to deliver high quality, customer focused testing solutions. - Assist the squads with all quality assurance activities including requirements analysis, exploratory testing and test automation - Provide client team support, participate in investigating incidents, and release activities - Have the willingness to continuously develop by learning new skills and technologies What you'll bring: - Knowledge and experience of testing containerised, cloud-hosted back-end systems with REST APIs using mainstream tools (Postman, Insomnia etc.) - Basic knowledge and experience of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) for test automation (Java, C# etc.) - Experience of creating, executing and maintaining automated tests using BDD frameworks such as Cucumber or Gauge - Understanding of multi-tiered web applications and web technologies (HTTP, Json, XML, HTML, JavaScript etc.) - Experience of testing software in an agile methodology along with CI/CD using build tools like Jenkins, GitHub, Octopus etc. - Great analytical skills and the QA mindset to ask the right questions Why Identity? We want everyone in the Identity tribe to achieve their full potential, so you'll get to spend 10% of your time working on your own or open-source projects. Your new colleagues will support you in learning new skills, for example introducing you to test frameworks like Gauge, or working with Docker containers. There is also opportunity for you to attend and speak at conferences or similar events. All this in addition to the many benefits you'll have access to as a Sky employee. The Rewards: There's a reason people can't stop talking about #LifeAtSky. Our great range of rewards really are something special, here are just a few: - Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place - A generous pension package - Private healthcare - Discounted mobile and broadband Where you'll work: Leeds: Our spacious tech hub is under a mile away from Leeds train station, with free water taxis available from Granary Wharf. There's also plenty of parking in the surrounding streets and at the nearby CitiPark. You can also blow off steam over a game of pool or table tennis and stay fit at our subsidised gym. Inclusion: Recognised as an 'Inclusive Top 50 Employer' and a 'Times Top 50 Employer for Women', we're working hard to ensure we're a truly inclusive place to work. This means we don't just look at your CV. We're more focused on who you are and the potential you'll bring to Sky. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working. And we'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to support you. Why wait? Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can't wait to hear from you. To find out more about working with us, search #LifeAtSky on social media. A job you love to talk about. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
We've got a role for an experienced Software Quality Assurance specialist with experience in writing test cases in Appium. Our client is an exciting and innovating growing healthtech company. They operate at the interface of biotech, pharma and digital technology industries, using the concept of convergence to create new closed-loop models of care pathways, integrating feedback to optimise outcomes for patients and health systems. We have an opportunity for a Quality Assurance Engineer to join our expanding team. You will play a key role in developing mobile applications to deliver innovative treatments to patients in the form of medical device software. Your focus will be on designing and implementing manual test cases, complemented by automated tests written in Appium to provide a robust automated test suite. You'll also play a central role in debugging activities, defining corrective actions, as well as reviewing system requirements and helping CLM track quality assurance metrics. Ultimately, we need someone who can participate in all stages of our software development process to help us meet our quality goals and build great products. *Responsibilities and Duties* * Understand product requirements and goals, and translate these into detailed, comprehensive and well-structured test plans and test cases. * Write automated test cases in our custom automation framework based around Appium. * Review requirements, specifications and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback. * Estimate, prioritize, plan and coordinate testing activities. * Identify, record, and track defects, and ensure thorough regression testing takes place when defects are resolved. * Provide input into requirements gathering and risk analysis processes based on product observations and experience. * Track quality assurance metrics, such as defect densities and open defect counts. *Required Qualifications, Knowledge, Training and Experience* * Significant relevant experience as a Quality Assurance Engineer * BSc or equivalent experience in either a Software Engineering, Computer Science, Medical, or other Healthcare related discipline * MSc level qualification preferred * Experience with standard software productivity tools for planning, documentation, and defect tracking preferred, preferably the Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence) * Experience with a test management and documentation tool, preferably TestRail. * Ability to develop automated tests cases using Appium * Knowledge and experience testing medical device products under ISO62304 / ISO13485 would be a strong differentiator but is not an essential requirement *Key Personal Characteristics* * Effective interpersonal skills and strong communication talent in order to establish sound relationships with colleagues, key partners and clients * Methodical, with the ability to follow procedures accurately * Organisational skills with the ability to prioritise your own workload * Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines whilst showing attention to detail * Flexibility, with an enthusiastic and confident approach; a willing member of the team * Dedicated to driving business growth, developing others and self * Enjoys setting exemplary standards This is a full-time role. The team are currently all working from home, however you will be expected to work ideally 3 days per week in a London office location once office working resumes. They offer competitive salaries, company pension and death in service benefit. Our client believe strongly that the team is fundamental to both their personal fulfilment and the company's success. From the start, they have embedded an extremely supportive and cohesive ethos into the company. #tester #softwaretester #appium #medicaldevice #medtech #softwareQA #londontestergathering
Dec 07, 2021
Full time
We've got a role for an experienced Software Quality Assurance specialist with experience in writing test cases in Appium. Our client is an exciting and innovating growing healthtech company. They operate at the interface of biotech, pharma and digital technology industries, using the concept of convergence to create new closed-loop models of care pathways, integrating feedback to optimise outcomes for patients and health systems. We have an opportunity for a Quality Assurance Engineer to join our expanding team. You will play a key role in developing mobile applications to deliver innovative treatments to patients in the form of medical device software. Your focus will be on designing and implementing manual test cases, complemented by automated tests written in Appium to provide a robust automated test suite. You'll also play a central role in debugging activities, defining corrective actions, as well as reviewing system requirements and helping CLM track quality assurance metrics. Ultimately, we need someone who can participate in all stages of our software development process to help us meet our quality goals and build great products. *Responsibilities and Duties* * Understand product requirements and goals, and translate these into detailed, comprehensive and well-structured test plans and test cases. * Write automated test cases in our custom automation framework based around Appium. * Review requirements, specifications and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback. * Estimate, prioritize, plan and coordinate testing activities. * Identify, record, and track defects, and ensure thorough regression testing takes place when defects are resolved. * Provide input into requirements gathering and risk analysis processes based on product observations and experience. * Track quality assurance metrics, such as defect densities and open defect counts. *Required Qualifications, Knowledge, Training and Experience* * Significant relevant experience as a Quality Assurance Engineer * BSc or equivalent experience in either a Software Engineering, Computer Science, Medical, or other Healthcare related discipline * MSc level qualification preferred * Experience with standard software productivity tools for planning, documentation, and defect tracking preferred, preferably the Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence) * Experience with a test management and documentation tool, preferably TestRail. * Ability to develop automated tests cases using Appium * Knowledge and experience testing medical device products under ISO62304 / ISO13485 would be a strong differentiator but is not an essential requirement *Key Personal Characteristics* * Effective interpersonal skills and strong communication talent in order to establish sound relationships with colleagues, key partners and clients * Methodical, with the ability to follow procedures accurately * Organisational skills with the ability to prioritise your own workload * Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines whilst showing attention to detail * Flexibility, with an enthusiastic and confident approach; a willing member of the team * Dedicated to driving business growth, developing others and self * Enjoys setting exemplary standards This is a full-time role. The team are currently all working from home, however you will be expected to work ideally 3 days per week in a London office location once office working resumes. They offer competitive salaries, company pension and death in service benefit. Our client believe strongly that the team is fundamental to both their personal fulfilment and the company's success. From the start, they have embedded an extremely supportive and cohesive ethos into the company. #tester #softwaretester #appium #medicaldevice #medtech #softwareQA #londontestergathering
Job Title: Automation Tester / Software Test Automation Engineer Location: Wokingham Salary: Competitive Position: Full Time, Permanent Working within a team of developers and testers you will contribute to the ongoing development of software products and services for both our own family of software and bespoke customer specific applications. You will be responsible for delivering automated testing through the Cypress test tool with some manual testing and the creation of technical documents ranging from software test scripts to installation scripts. You will need to be experienced in running and testing software to enable the creation of the required technical scripts and guides to a level acceptable to the appropriate regulatory requirements. Job Duties: Creation of automated test scripts based on defined functional specifications and accompanying test data using the Cypress test tool Maintaining new and existing automated test scripts Creation of test plans Reviewing and running of automated and manual test scripts Keep abreast of the appropriate regulatory requirements The Candidate: Software and testing background The use of Cypress testing tool for Functional and end to end testing Technical authoring experience would be an advantage Manual test experience will be an advantage Cypress Test Tools Cucumber based Tests written in Cypress Framework Please click the APPLY button to send your CV for this role. Candidates with experience of; Testing Analyst, Software Testing Engineer, Testing Technician, Software Testing Technician, Software Business Analyst, Senior Software Tester, Software Test Analyst, Software Tester, Software Quality Engineer, QA Engineer, QA Software Analyst, Software Development Engineer, Software Development Tester, Software Testing Consultant, Selenium, Jira, WebDriver, Automation may also be considered for this role.
Dec 05, 2021
Full time
Job Title: Automation Tester / Software Test Automation Engineer Location: Wokingham Salary: Competitive Position: Full Time, Permanent Working within a team of developers and testers you will contribute to the ongoing development of software products and services for both our own family of software and bespoke customer specific applications. You will be responsible for delivering automated testing through the Cypress test tool with some manual testing and the creation of technical documents ranging from software test scripts to installation scripts. You will need to be experienced in running and testing software to enable the creation of the required technical scripts and guides to a level acceptable to the appropriate regulatory requirements. Job Duties: Creation of automated test scripts based on defined functional specifications and accompanying test data using the Cypress test tool Maintaining new and existing automated test scripts Creation of test plans Reviewing and running of automated and manual test scripts Keep abreast of the appropriate regulatory requirements The Candidate: Software and testing background The use of Cypress testing tool for Functional and end to end testing Technical authoring experience would be an advantage Manual test experience will be an advantage Cypress Test Tools Cucumber based Tests written in Cypress Framework Please click the APPLY button to send your CV for this role. Candidates with experience of; Testing Analyst, Software Testing Engineer, Testing Technician, Software Testing Technician, Software Business Analyst, Senior Software Tester, Software Test Analyst, Software Tester, Software Quality Engineer, QA Engineer, QA Software Analyst, Software Development Engineer, Software Development Tester, Software Testing Consultant, Selenium, Jira, WebDriver, Automation may also be considered for this role.
QA Analyst - SQL - API Testing - Microservices - Jira - ISTQB - Insurance An insurance company based in the city is looking for a QA Analyst to be responsible for creating, reviewing and implementing systematic test plans to prove the functionality, integration and successful deployment of their IT products. This is an exciting opportunity for a proven QA Analyst who not only wants to retain the hands-on responsibility of testing, but also to introduce effective test disciplines into an IT organisation from scratch. What you will have: - Strong QA testing experience, ideally within the insurance market - Strong working knowledge of software code and testing methodologies - Proven experience or clear capability to establish the required test disciplines - Proficient in test management software (e.g. TestRail) - Working knowledge of SQL, API testing, POSTMAN, Microservices - Good exposure to test tracking services such as Jira, TFS Boards or Azure Devops - ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) - Strong SQL active knowledge Desirable: - Prior experience of setting up a test discipline from scratch - Automated scripting familiarity could be a differentiator - Experience of Azure Cloud technologies and systems How to apply: Please apply through this advert sharing your latest CV highlighting any relevant experience. If you are successful you will be contacted within the next 48 hours.
Dec 02, 2021
Full time
QA Analyst - SQL - API Testing - Microservices - Jira - ISTQB - Insurance An insurance company based in the city is looking for a QA Analyst to be responsible for creating, reviewing and implementing systematic test plans to prove the functionality, integration and successful deployment of their IT products. This is an exciting opportunity for a proven QA Analyst who not only wants to retain the hands-on responsibility of testing, but also to introduce effective test disciplines into an IT organisation from scratch. What you will have: - Strong QA testing experience, ideally within the insurance market - Strong working knowledge of software code and testing methodologies - Proven experience or clear capability to establish the required test disciplines - Proficient in test management software (e.g. TestRail) - Working knowledge of SQL, API testing, POSTMAN, Microservices - Good exposure to test tracking services such as Jira, TFS Boards or Azure Devops - ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) - Strong SQL active knowledge Desirable: - Prior experience of setting up a test discipline from scratch - Automated scripting familiarity could be a differentiator - Experience of Azure Cloud technologies and systems How to apply: Please apply through this advert sharing your latest CV highlighting any relevant experience. If you are successful you will be contacted within the next 48 hours.
We're looking for an enthusiastic and resourceful Quality Assurance Engineer to help us deliver amazing software to our customers in a tightly regulated industry. If you enjoy working with developers to ensure that the software delivered is of the highest quality and you want to work in an environment where you don't just get stuff chucked over the wall to you, then get in touch. We would love to work with you! We don't believe that developers should just write code and then hand it over to testers to test it. We've seen the world move past this, and we're positioning ourselves at the front of that movement. We believe that it is everyone's responsibility to "bake quality in" to everything we do. Our quality assurance engineers do not just write tests, they actively work with our developers, product owners and other stakeholders to make sure all our code is written with quality in mind. Sure, they can write tests, but so can our developers. Together, as a team, we deliver multiple releases many times a day, fully tested, fully automated and fully awesome. We're looking for a quality assurance engineer who can help keep us on our toes and keep us thinking about the quality of everything we deliver If this sounds like you, then we want to hear from you! A taste of what you ' ll be doing. Work closely with all members of the development team and evangelise quality Help develop test plans and test cases for automation tests Help develop and maintain test automation frameworks Help create test harnesses and scripts and continuously improve test coverage Isolate, reproduce and report defects Help verify defect fixes during the application development lifecycle Monitor and report on the quality of builds during from our CI/CD pipeline Are you the person for the job? We know what's important to us at E.ON Next, we're looking for the brightest and best to join our awesome Digital team and create the right culture to be the best. We understand that these lists can sometimes be a bit intimidating and we don't mean it to be like that. If you get what we're on about here, send us your CV. We would rather chat through your experience than put you off because you don't tick every one of these boxes. 4+ years of experience as a QA engineer for JavaScript applications Experience with the following: React native app testing, xcode, Android studio, webdriverio, Appium, AWS device farm, experience in app release process. TDD, BDD, Cypress, cloud based testing services, REST API testing, API management, load testing and NoSQL database 2+ years of experience with consumer-facing web applications with 100,000s of customers Self-starting, self-organizing and able to adapt to multiple roles within the product lifecycle Enthusiastic, dependable and responsible. What else do I need to know? We'll have regular team socials and a corporate Deliveroo account for when the need arises Competitive salary 26 days holiday plus bank holidays - this includes a guarantee of for your birthday if you want it A generous pension scheme The chance to choose from our Flexible Benefits range Location: London with travel to our other sites when required Closing date - Tuesday 14th December 2021 We're committed to equal opportunities and actively promote a diverse and inclusive working environment, and fairness for everyone. We realise the best people bring their energy at different times, so we're happy to talk flexible working. We offer a range of flexible working options, including full time, part time, job share, remote working and variable start and finishing times. Due to the current situation with Covid-19, we will require flexibility for you to work both at home and on site, any equipment needed for you to complete your role will be provided and we will be here to support you throughout this.
Dec 02, 2021
Full time
We're looking for an enthusiastic and resourceful Quality Assurance Engineer to help us deliver amazing software to our customers in a tightly regulated industry. If you enjoy working with developers to ensure that the software delivered is of the highest quality and you want to work in an environment where you don't just get stuff chucked over the wall to you, then get in touch. We would love to work with you! We don't believe that developers should just write code and then hand it over to testers to test it. We've seen the world move past this, and we're positioning ourselves at the front of that movement. We believe that it is everyone's responsibility to "bake quality in" to everything we do. Our quality assurance engineers do not just write tests, they actively work with our developers, product owners and other stakeholders to make sure all our code is written with quality in mind. Sure, they can write tests, but so can our developers. Together, as a team, we deliver multiple releases many times a day, fully tested, fully automated and fully awesome. We're looking for a quality assurance engineer who can help keep us on our toes and keep us thinking about the quality of everything we deliver If this sounds like you, then we want to hear from you! A taste of what you ' ll be doing. Work closely with all members of the development team and evangelise quality Help develop test plans and test cases for automation tests Help develop and maintain test automation frameworks Help create test harnesses and scripts and continuously improve test coverage Isolate, reproduce and report defects Help verify defect fixes during the application development lifecycle Monitor and report on the quality of builds during from our CI/CD pipeline Are you the person for the job? We know what's important to us at E.ON Next, we're looking for the brightest and best to join our awesome Digital team and create the right culture to be the best. We understand that these lists can sometimes be a bit intimidating and we don't mean it to be like that. If you get what we're on about here, send us your CV. We would rather chat through your experience than put you off because you don't tick every one of these boxes. 4+ years of experience as a QA engineer for JavaScript applications Experience with the following: React native app testing, xcode, Android studio, webdriverio, Appium, AWS device farm, experience in app release process. TDD, BDD, Cypress, cloud based testing services, REST API testing, API management, load testing and NoSQL database 2+ years of experience with consumer-facing web applications with 100,000s of customers Self-starting, self-organizing and able to adapt to multiple roles within the product lifecycle Enthusiastic, dependable and responsible. What else do I need to know? We'll have regular team socials and a corporate Deliveroo account for when the need arises Competitive salary 26 days holiday plus bank holidays - this includes a guarantee of for your birthday if you want it A generous pension scheme The chance to choose from our Flexible Benefits range Location: London with travel to our other sites when required Closing date - Tuesday 14th December 2021 We're committed to equal opportunities and actively promote a diverse and inclusive working environment, and fairness for everyone. We realise the best people bring their energy at different times, so we're happy to talk flexible working. We offer a range of flexible working options, including full time, part time, job share, remote working and variable start and finishing times. Due to the current situation with Covid-19, we will require flexibility for you to work both at home and on site, any equipment needed for you to complete your role will be provided and we will be here to support you throughout this.