Job Description: Trainee Software Tester Location: Meriden, Coventry Salary: 25,000 per annum Monday to Friday 9am to 5:30pm (fully office based) The Opportunity Pertemps are currently recruiting for a Trainee Software Tester with commercial experience, either through a previous role, industrial placement, or graduate scheme. You will be joining a growing development team near Coventry. In this role, you will build on your foundation in software testing to support the delivery of reliable, high-quality software products. You will be involved in the full testing lifecycle, including test case design, bug reporting, regression testing, and contributing to team discussions about quality and improvements. This is an ideal opportunity if you have taken your first steps in testing and now want to be part of a collaborative Agile team where you can continue to develop technically while gaining exposure to modern testing practices and tools. Key Responsibilities of the Trainee Software Tester: Design and execute test cases based on user stories and acceptance criteria Document and report bugs, helping to troubleshoot issues with developers Contribute to functional, regression, and exploratory testing activities Support software releases by validating features and identifying risks early Assist in reviewing requirements and identifying test scenarios Maintain clear and detailed test documentation Requirements to be considered for the Trainee Software Tester: A degree in Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering or a related field Experience or Knowledge of software testing or QA role (including placements) Understanding of testing principles and software development lifecycles Strong attention to detail with a structured and analytical approach Ability to work collaboratively in Agile or fast-paced delivery environments Familiarity with test management or bug tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail) Desirable Attributes: Experience running manual tests across desktop or web applications Exposure to SQL or basic database validation Awareness of automation tools such as Selenium or Playwright Interest in performance or non-functional testing A proactive approach to learning and improving testing practices If you are looking for an opportunity which involves training and development as a Trainee Software Tester and you are based in or around the Coventry area then click "Apply" now to be considered. You will have an opportunity to learn and grow with a Senior Software Tester, you will build on your foundation in software testing to support the delivery of software products for the business.
09/12/2025
Full time
Job Description: Trainee Software Tester Location: Meriden, Coventry Salary: 25,000 per annum Monday to Friday 9am to 5:30pm (fully office based) The Opportunity Pertemps are currently recruiting for a Trainee Software Tester with commercial experience, either through a previous role, industrial placement, or graduate scheme. You will be joining a growing development team near Coventry. In this role, you will build on your foundation in software testing to support the delivery of reliable, high-quality software products. You will be involved in the full testing lifecycle, including test case design, bug reporting, regression testing, and contributing to team discussions about quality and improvements. This is an ideal opportunity if you have taken your first steps in testing and now want to be part of a collaborative Agile team where you can continue to develop technically while gaining exposure to modern testing practices and tools. Key Responsibilities of the Trainee Software Tester: Design and execute test cases based on user stories and acceptance criteria Document and report bugs, helping to troubleshoot issues with developers Contribute to functional, regression, and exploratory testing activities Support software releases by validating features and identifying risks early Assist in reviewing requirements and identifying test scenarios Maintain clear and detailed test documentation Requirements to be considered for the Trainee Software Tester: A degree in Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering or a related field Experience or Knowledge of software testing or QA role (including placements) Understanding of testing principles and software development lifecycles Strong attention to detail with a structured and analytical approach Ability to work collaboratively in Agile or fast-paced delivery environments Familiarity with test management or bug tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail) Desirable Attributes: Experience running manual tests across desktop or web applications Exposure to SQL or basic database validation Awareness of automation tools such as Selenium or Playwright Interest in performance or non-functional testing A proactive approach to learning and improving testing practices If you are looking for an opportunity which involves training and development as a Trainee Software Tester and you are based in or around the Coventry area then click "Apply" now to be considered. You will have an opportunity to learn and grow with a Senior Software Tester, you will build on your foundation in software testing to support the delivery of software products for the business.
Test Manager Salary: competitive depending upon experience + benefits Where the job is based: Hybrid (home-based & with occasional working at Kerv Digital office as and when required and / or a requirement to attend client site when required to meet project needs) Kerv Digital UK Office: UK HQ, Seven House, 18 High Street, Longbridge, B31 2UQ Current Security Clearance or immediate eligibility to achieve Security Clearance is required for this role Who we are: Dive into a world where technology meets innovation. At Kerv Digital, we're not just another tech company. We re the problem solvers, the magicians who transform complex challenges into seamless digital experiences. Utilising a powerful blend of Power Platform, DevSecOps, Data experiences, and Software Engineering, we create business solutions that truly resonate with our clients driving extreme value! With our roots planted in Birmingham and branches spreading across the globe from London to Bangalore, we're a proud member of the Kerv Group - a dynamic £112m revenue technology consultancy leader with a dedicated team of over 700 professionals, partnering with 800+ sector leaders. People come first always we are incredibly proud of our unparalleled work culture. Not just words on paper, we wear our "Great Place to Work" certifications from the UK and India like badges of honour. Dive into an ocean of opportunities in an atmosphere that celebrates collaboration. Sharpen your prowess with a global multi-discipline team and be guided by the industry's most forward-thinking architects. Who we are looking for: You are passionate about quality and achieving great outcomes for our customers. Working with our UK & India based teams, you will develop project test plans and strategies tailored to project and client requirements and processes, ensure they are executed to the highest quality, plan and support test phases, and quality assure the output of multiple test and delivery teams. You are someone who is an authority on testing - being able to talk broadly and in detail about all types of testing types, test phases, test techniques or tooling, knowing when to apply them, how and for what purpose in the context of a specific project. You ll be able to speak to colleagues and clients to educate or allow them to participate in or support QA activities and team members and to gain approvals of strategies and approaches where required. You thrive working as part of a collaborative team, are proactive in nature and embrace getting involved in the hands-on testing activities as and when required Main Duties and Expectations: Manage a project team of testers of mixed levels of experience, from junior to lead, who are manual and automation testers, some of whom may also have specialisms in non-functional testing as well Able to handle a medium-large sized project without the direct involvement of a more senior member of the QA team. Work with Kerv Digital Delivery Managers and other team members, as well as client stakeholders and team members in project management, test managers, or independent assurance teams Providing a positive input into discovery workshops from a test and test planning perspective, working to set up projects and programmes for success and to enable the identification and documentation of a test strategy as the output Lead by example - demonstrate calm and professional leadership. Always acting with integrity and capable of getting hands on in testing activities as and when required to support the team Provide assurance / oversight over multiple concurrent projects when required assessing project and team health, compliance with the test strategy and expected standards of work Line management responsibilities, which involve regular 1:1 touchpoints, performance management and development support and monitoring Supports recruitment activities when required A confident and proven decision maker with a proactive nature towards their work and contributions to projects and company objectives Required Skills & Experience: 10+ years of experience working as a Test Manager or Senior Test Lead ISTQB Foundation as a minimum Solid hands-on testing experience, across functional and non-functional testing, including but not limited to; API, Data Migrations, Accessibility Able to evidence experience of being able to deliver the main duties and responsibilities of the role, as above Extensive experience of planning and carrying out testing activities of all types and levels in a Disciplined Agile / Scrum methodology Experience managing QA activities across multiple projects and workstreams leading, prioritising, escalating, supporting, coaching and mentoring Educating, implementing and enforcing best practice in testing Ability to define and implement Test Strategies and plans assessing the need for functional, non-functional, manual and automated testing Ability to produce test and defect related reporting and an ability to identify the right data to monitor test, defect and quality metrics in order to manage the project, suggest and / or implement change where required Ability to recognise how test and bug management tooling on a project could be configured and adjusted to allow for improved management, ways of working and reporting where required and be familiar with configuring tools such as ADO & JIRA in this way Ability to articulate risk, and provide clear and concise escalation and reporting Excellent stakeholder management at all levels, internally and with clients Ensuring quality standards are met across projects Experience reviewing and continuously improving testing practises and processes Experience of using Azure Dev Ops Test Plan module as the project test and defect management tool Desirable Experience: Experience in Microsoft products such as Dynamics, Power Pages, Power Apps Hands-on Test Automation experience, extending into automation practices and frameworks and not just the ability to create an automated test Hands on experience of API testing Non-functional testing specialisms, such as performance and security Experience in testing of AI or utilisation of AI to improve or make efficient, testing tasks and practices We re also looking for people that fit how we work, which is something like; • happiest working under their own direction, but fully supported when needed • an obvious attention to detail • ability to identify and pick up new processes and software platforms quickly • ability to work effectively with remote and geographically spread teams • ability to work flexibly to deliver on-time to tight timescales • Is able to understand, live and breathe the Kerv Values What we can do for you: We re a transparent, honest and fiercely equal employer that believes completely in providing the best possible work experience for our employees: Real Flexibility we re a family first organisation, and if the work gets done, you can work when and wherever you want. A healthy approach for most of our teams seems to be splitting three ways between home, customer sites and the office. Awesome Environment all of our employees will tell you that we foster an easy going environment, are experts at what we do and care deeply about what we work on, and the company was started specifically to find a way for people to take more enjoyment from their work. Interesting Work these days most of our customers are household names and many of our projects have an important impact on the world around us. The kind of things we do regularly include working with not-for-profits to transform how they leverage technology, working with public bodies to shape digital services and working with top tier private entities to bring genuinely new and meaningful products and services to market. Great Benefits all the usual suspects and then some. Some highlights include our choose-your-own tech approach to end-user devices, well stocked cupboards with tasty goodies (we re a food first company too), excellent professional development support including frequent in-house training for tech. you can t get trained on anywhere else and private healthcare. Full disclosure; some benefits can only be provided after probation. Recognition & Growth Recognized as a 'Great Place to Work' in both the UK and India, our commitment to excellence goes beyond our products and services. Our culture is a testament to the dedicated technologists who work tirelessly to drive our vision forward. Being a part of Kerv Digital means embracing a culture of innovation, collaboration, and mutual respect. Our teams in the UK and India thrive in an atmosphere that promotes continuous learning and growth Join us at Kerv Digital, where we don t just build ground breaking technology - we build future. Don t take our word for it though, check out our impartial Glass Door reviews More on equality: At Kerv, we re building something special and we re building it to last. We want everybody to feel valued, included and love working together. With an uncompromising pursuit of amazing employee experience, we always strive to do the right thing. We believe and will relentlessly promote and support the power of diversity, equality and belonging, through collaboration and creating exceptional solutions togethe r.
05/12/2025
Full time
Test Manager Salary: competitive depending upon experience + benefits Where the job is based: Hybrid (home-based & with occasional working at Kerv Digital office as and when required and / or a requirement to attend client site when required to meet project needs) Kerv Digital UK Office: UK HQ, Seven House, 18 High Street, Longbridge, B31 2UQ Current Security Clearance or immediate eligibility to achieve Security Clearance is required for this role Who we are: Dive into a world where technology meets innovation. At Kerv Digital, we're not just another tech company. We re the problem solvers, the magicians who transform complex challenges into seamless digital experiences. Utilising a powerful blend of Power Platform, DevSecOps, Data experiences, and Software Engineering, we create business solutions that truly resonate with our clients driving extreme value! With our roots planted in Birmingham and branches spreading across the globe from London to Bangalore, we're a proud member of the Kerv Group - a dynamic £112m revenue technology consultancy leader with a dedicated team of over 700 professionals, partnering with 800+ sector leaders. People come first always we are incredibly proud of our unparalleled work culture. Not just words on paper, we wear our "Great Place to Work" certifications from the UK and India like badges of honour. Dive into an ocean of opportunities in an atmosphere that celebrates collaboration. Sharpen your prowess with a global multi-discipline team and be guided by the industry's most forward-thinking architects. Who we are looking for: You are passionate about quality and achieving great outcomes for our customers. Working with our UK & India based teams, you will develop project test plans and strategies tailored to project and client requirements and processes, ensure they are executed to the highest quality, plan and support test phases, and quality assure the output of multiple test and delivery teams. You are someone who is an authority on testing - being able to talk broadly and in detail about all types of testing types, test phases, test techniques or tooling, knowing when to apply them, how and for what purpose in the context of a specific project. You ll be able to speak to colleagues and clients to educate or allow them to participate in or support QA activities and team members and to gain approvals of strategies and approaches where required. You thrive working as part of a collaborative team, are proactive in nature and embrace getting involved in the hands-on testing activities as and when required Main Duties and Expectations: Manage a project team of testers of mixed levels of experience, from junior to lead, who are manual and automation testers, some of whom may also have specialisms in non-functional testing as well Able to handle a medium-large sized project without the direct involvement of a more senior member of the QA team. Work with Kerv Digital Delivery Managers and other team members, as well as client stakeholders and team members in project management, test managers, or independent assurance teams Providing a positive input into discovery workshops from a test and test planning perspective, working to set up projects and programmes for success and to enable the identification and documentation of a test strategy as the output Lead by example - demonstrate calm and professional leadership. Always acting with integrity and capable of getting hands on in testing activities as and when required to support the team Provide assurance / oversight over multiple concurrent projects when required assessing project and team health, compliance with the test strategy and expected standards of work Line management responsibilities, which involve regular 1:1 touchpoints, performance management and development support and monitoring Supports recruitment activities when required A confident and proven decision maker with a proactive nature towards their work and contributions to projects and company objectives Required Skills & Experience: 10+ years of experience working as a Test Manager or Senior Test Lead ISTQB Foundation as a minimum Solid hands-on testing experience, across functional and non-functional testing, including but not limited to; API, Data Migrations, Accessibility Able to evidence experience of being able to deliver the main duties and responsibilities of the role, as above Extensive experience of planning and carrying out testing activities of all types and levels in a Disciplined Agile / Scrum methodology Experience managing QA activities across multiple projects and workstreams leading, prioritising, escalating, supporting, coaching and mentoring Educating, implementing and enforcing best practice in testing Ability to define and implement Test Strategies and plans assessing the need for functional, non-functional, manual and automated testing Ability to produce test and defect related reporting and an ability to identify the right data to monitor test, defect and quality metrics in order to manage the project, suggest and / or implement change where required Ability to recognise how test and bug management tooling on a project could be configured and adjusted to allow for improved management, ways of working and reporting where required and be familiar with configuring tools such as ADO & JIRA in this way Ability to articulate risk, and provide clear and concise escalation and reporting Excellent stakeholder management at all levels, internally and with clients Ensuring quality standards are met across projects Experience reviewing and continuously improving testing practises and processes Experience of using Azure Dev Ops Test Plan module as the project test and defect management tool Desirable Experience: Experience in Microsoft products such as Dynamics, Power Pages, Power Apps Hands-on Test Automation experience, extending into automation practices and frameworks and not just the ability to create an automated test Hands on experience of API testing Non-functional testing specialisms, such as performance and security Experience in testing of AI or utilisation of AI to improve or make efficient, testing tasks and practices We re also looking for people that fit how we work, which is something like; • happiest working under their own direction, but fully supported when needed • an obvious attention to detail • ability to identify and pick up new processes and software platforms quickly • ability to work effectively with remote and geographically spread teams • ability to work flexibly to deliver on-time to tight timescales • Is able to understand, live and breathe the Kerv Values What we can do for you: We re a transparent, honest and fiercely equal employer that believes completely in providing the best possible work experience for our employees: Real Flexibility we re a family first organisation, and if the work gets done, you can work when and wherever you want. A healthy approach for most of our teams seems to be splitting three ways between home, customer sites and the office. Awesome Environment all of our employees will tell you that we foster an easy going environment, are experts at what we do and care deeply about what we work on, and the company was started specifically to find a way for people to take more enjoyment from their work. Interesting Work these days most of our customers are household names and many of our projects have an important impact on the world around us. The kind of things we do regularly include working with not-for-profits to transform how they leverage technology, working with public bodies to shape digital services and working with top tier private entities to bring genuinely new and meaningful products and services to market. Great Benefits all the usual suspects and then some. Some highlights include our choose-your-own tech approach to end-user devices, well stocked cupboards with tasty goodies (we re a food first company too), excellent professional development support including frequent in-house training for tech. you can t get trained on anywhere else and private healthcare. Full disclosure; some benefits can only be provided after probation. Recognition & Growth Recognized as a 'Great Place to Work' in both the UK and India, our commitment to excellence goes beyond our products and services. Our culture is a testament to the dedicated technologists who work tirelessly to drive our vision forward. Being a part of Kerv Digital means embracing a culture of innovation, collaboration, and mutual respect. Our teams in the UK and India thrive in an atmosphere that promotes continuous learning and growth Join us at Kerv Digital, where we don t just build ground breaking technology - we build future. Don t take our word for it though, check out our impartial Glass Door reviews More on equality: At Kerv, we re building something special and we re building it to last. We want everybody to feel valued, included and love working together. With an uncompromising pursuit of amazing employee experience, we always strive to do the right thing. We believe and will relentlessly promote and support the power of diversity, equality and belonging, through collaboration and creating exceptional solutions togethe r.
Automation Tester Exeter, Devon | Hybrid | £DOE + Excellent Benefits Our client, a well-established and respected market leader in their industry, is seeking to hire an Automation Tester on a permanent basis within their team. The right candidate will have experience in designing, developing and maintaining automated test frameworks, with a focus on reducing manual testing, improving and integrating automation tests in to the Pipelines for rapid and reliable releases. Key responsibilities: Design, develop and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous quality assurance Collaborate with developers, QA analyst and product teams to define test strategies Analyse test results, identify defects and work with teams to resolve issues Ensure scalability and maintainability of automated solutions Contribute to improving overall testing processes and standards Skills, Experience and Qualifications: Proficient in automation tools such as Playwright (preferred), Cypress or equivalent Strong experience with TypeScript (preferred) or JavaScript Familiarity with Azure DevOps or equivalent ticket management tools Experience with CI/CD integration on any platform API testing experience Ideally knowledge of C#, SQL (Server), Linuxs environments Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field Certifications such as ISTQB or equivalent Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website
29/10/2025
Full time
Automation Tester Exeter, Devon | Hybrid | £DOE + Excellent Benefits Our client, a well-established and respected market leader in their industry, is seeking to hire an Automation Tester on a permanent basis within their team. The right candidate will have experience in designing, developing and maintaining automated test frameworks, with a focus on reducing manual testing, improving and integrating automation tests in to the Pipelines for rapid and reliable releases. Key responsibilities: Design, develop and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous quality assurance Collaborate with developers, QA analyst and product teams to define test strategies Analyse test results, identify defects and work with teams to resolve issues Ensure scalability and maintainability of automated solutions Contribute to improving overall testing processes and standards Skills, Experience and Qualifications: Proficient in automation tools such as Playwright (preferred), Cypress or equivalent Strong experience with TypeScript (preferred) or JavaScript Familiarity with Azure DevOps or equivalent ticket management tools Experience with CI/CD integration on any platform API testing experience Ideally knowledge of C#, SQL (Server), Linuxs environments Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field Certifications such as ISTQB or equivalent Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website
I'm recruiting for severak Test Engineers to join my client based in North Bristol. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on exciting mission critical technologies that help keep people on the front line connected in high pressure situations. You'll be involved in a wide variety of projects, ranging from bespoke mobile applications and server side configuration to cloud based systems.You'll need to be happy coming into the Bristol office three days a week, and due to the nature of the work, you must either hold a British passport or have been a resident in the UK for the past five years, as employees are required to undergo security clearance.The roles will initially be more focused on manual testing across a range of mobile adnd web apps, integrating with hardware and cloud based systems. The company is investing heavily in automation and is keen to bring people on board who are curious and eager to get involved with this in the future. The projects are varied and genuinely interesting, covering everything from native Android apps to hardware integrations and connected cloud services. You'll be joining a collaborative test team made up of both permanent staff and contractors, working across multiple engineering teams.They are looking for people with a solid background in manual testing who, in a ideal world, also have exprience testing hardware or connected devices. Just as important, however, is your mindset. The team values curiosity, commitment, and the drive to constantly improve. You'll be expected to drive quality and process improvements, champion best practices, and collaborate closely with developers, product owners, and stakeholders to ensure requirements are testable, realistic, and clearly understood.You'll be involved across the full test lifecycle, from planning and execution through to triage and issue resolution, all while reporting testing outcomes clearly and effectively. You'll also have the chance to support customers during acceptance, release, and deployment phases. For those with a little more experience, there are opportunities to coach and mentor colleagues, helping to create a a culture of collaboration and advocacy for quality across the business.As well as experience in manual testing, any experience working on projects that integrate software with hardware systems will make you stand out as would any experience of scripting with Python or Kotlin, and CI/CD environments such as Jenkins or GitLab.This is a place where testers are genuinely valued and where you'll have the chance to influence processes, help to champion automation, and help shape the future of testing within the company. Roles are available from mid-level through to senior with salaries ranging from £40,000 up to £65,000 depending on experience. If you would like to know more, please apply to Sam Miller at SR2 , Socially Responsible Recruitment.
06/10/2025
Full time
I'm recruiting for severak Test Engineers to join my client based in North Bristol. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on exciting mission critical technologies that help keep people on the front line connected in high pressure situations. You'll be involved in a wide variety of projects, ranging from bespoke mobile applications and server side configuration to cloud based systems.You'll need to be happy coming into the Bristol office three days a week, and due to the nature of the work, you must either hold a British passport or have been a resident in the UK for the past five years, as employees are required to undergo security clearance.The roles will initially be more focused on manual testing across a range of mobile adnd web apps, integrating with hardware and cloud based systems. The company is investing heavily in automation and is keen to bring people on board who are curious and eager to get involved with this in the future. The projects are varied and genuinely interesting, covering everything from native Android apps to hardware integrations and connected cloud services. You'll be joining a collaborative test team made up of both permanent staff and contractors, working across multiple engineering teams.They are looking for people with a solid background in manual testing who, in a ideal world, also have exprience testing hardware or connected devices. Just as important, however, is your mindset. The team values curiosity, commitment, and the drive to constantly improve. You'll be expected to drive quality and process improvements, champion best practices, and collaborate closely with developers, product owners, and stakeholders to ensure requirements are testable, realistic, and clearly understood.You'll be involved across the full test lifecycle, from planning and execution through to triage and issue resolution, all while reporting testing outcomes clearly and effectively. You'll also have the chance to support customers during acceptance, release, and deployment phases. For those with a little more experience, there are opportunities to coach and mentor colleagues, helping to create a a culture of collaboration and advocacy for quality across the business.As well as experience in manual testing, any experience working on projects that integrate software with hardware systems will make you stand out as would any experience of scripting with Python or Kotlin, and CI/CD environments such as Jenkins or GitLab.This is a place where testers are genuinely valued and where you'll have the chance to influence processes, help to champion automation, and help shape the future of testing within the company. Roles are available from mid-level through to senior with salaries ranging from £40,000 up to £65,000 depending on experience. If you would like to know more, please apply to Sam Miller at SR2 , Socially Responsible Recruitment.
Software Testing & Automation Specialist - Web Ecommerce- Contract Location: Hammersmith (4 days on site, 1 day remote) Rate: 500 - 650 per day (to Umbrella) Contract Length: 6 - 12 months We're looking for an experienced Software Testing & Automation Specialist to join the digital product team and design and implement from scratch an automated UI testing framework for a bespoke ecommerce / complex web platform as the sole test consultant. The role focuses on designing and implementing a UI acceptance testing strategy and automation solution for a bespoke ecommerce platform built on a Microsoft .NET stack, currently tested manually by engineers and product owners. You'll deliver a maintainable, pragmatic, and scalable automation framework that enables the team to improve efficiency, reduce risk, and enhance release quality while ensuring it can be easily maintained and extended by non-specialists/non testers once your contract ends. Successful candidates must have similar experience in designing and implementing from scratch an automated UI testing framework for ecommerce / complex web platforms. Key Responsibilities Analyse current manual testing processes and identify opportunities for automation. Recommend and implement automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, BrowserStack, Testim). Design and configure an automated testing framework for functional and regression testing. Develop reusable test cases, templates, and clear documentation. Train and support team members to maintain and extend automated tests. Provide reporting on coverage, outcomes, and defects. Experience & Skills Proven experience in both manual and automated testing. Strong background in designing and implementing automated UI testing frameworks for ecommerce or complex web platforms. Previous experience leading the design and build of automated testing frameworks from scratch (Greenfield). Expertise in at least one automation tool or framework. Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and integrating testing into release cycles. Strong communication and documentation skills. Collaborative, self-motivated, and able to deliver outcomes independently. Everybody is welcome Diversity and Inclusion Statement. PCR Digital "At PCR Digital, we are committed to ensuring that diversity, equity and inclusion play a role at all stages of our recruitment - it is important to us that our own company culture and the culture of our network is as varied and supportive as possible. We love people (it's why we do what we do), so, regardless of background, we welcome you to work with us or apply to any of our jobs if you feel that they are right for you." We also aim to ensure that our entire process is accessible. Please make us aware of any adjustments you may need throughout the selection, interview and general process and we will do all we can to ensure that any barriers are removed for you.
01/10/2025
Contractor
Software Testing & Automation Specialist - Web Ecommerce- Contract Location: Hammersmith (4 days on site, 1 day remote) Rate: 500 - 650 per day (to Umbrella) Contract Length: 6 - 12 months We're looking for an experienced Software Testing & Automation Specialist to join the digital product team and design and implement from scratch an automated UI testing framework for a bespoke ecommerce / complex web platform as the sole test consultant. The role focuses on designing and implementing a UI acceptance testing strategy and automation solution for a bespoke ecommerce platform built on a Microsoft .NET stack, currently tested manually by engineers and product owners. You'll deliver a maintainable, pragmatic, and scalable automation framework that enables the team to improve efficiency, reduce risk, and enhance release quality while ensuring it can be easily maintained and extended by non-specialists/non testers once your contract ends. Successful candidates must have similar experience in designing and implementing from scratch an automated UI testing framework for ecommerce / complex web platforms. Key Responsibilities Analyse current manual testing processes and identify opportunities for automation. Recommend and implement automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, BrowserStack, Testim). Design and configure an automated testing framework for functional and regression testing. Develop reusable test cases, templates, and clear documentation. Train and support team members to maintain and extend automated tests. Provide reporting on coverage, outcomes, and defects. Experience & Skills Proven experience in both manual and automated testing. Strong background in designing and implementing automated UI testing frameworks for ecommerce or complex web platforms. Previous experience leading the design and build of automated testing frameworks from scratch (Greenfield). Expertise in at least one automation tool or framework. Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and integrating testing into release cycles. Strong communication and documentation skills. Collaborative, self-motivated, and able to deliver outcomes independently. Everybody is welcome Diversity and Inclusion Statement. PCR Digital "At PCR Digital, we are committed to ensuring that diversity, equity and inclusion play a role at all stages of our recruitment - it is important to us that our own company culture and the culture of our network is as varied and supportive as possible. We love people (it's why we do what we do), so, regardless of background, we welcome you to work with us or apply to any of our jobs if you feel that they are right for you." We also aim to ensure that our entire process is accessible. Please make us aware of any adjustments you may need throughout the selection, interview and general process and we will do all we can to ensure that any barriers are removed for you.
FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking Manual Testing Analysts to work for our client within the Information Technology and Services sector. This is initially a 3-month contract with the potential to extend and will be a remote role. Our client is looking for an experienced Manual Test Analyst with a strong background in general insurance particularly home or Motor insurance. The ideal candidate will be confident in executing tests systematically, identifying defects, and validating XML data. You'll be supporting two key projects involving both front-end and back-end testing of an Insurance Policy Management System. Responsibilities Deliver test support across two concurrent projects: front-end testing of an Insurance Policy Management System and back-end testing focused on insurance product model and XML data validation Execute test scripts and report results using Azure DevOps Validate a wide range of features including product UI, data processing, payments processing and XML data transfer Raise, track, and manage defects through to resolution Collaborate remotely with a squad of 4-6 testers in an Agile environment as well as with Developers and Business Analysts Maintain detailed and clear test plans and execution logs Implement current knowledge in home and motor Insurance, validating business workflows while identifying and tracking issues using accurate tools Requirements Minimum of 3 years' experience in end-to-end manual testing, including test execution and defect management Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, tools, and processes Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps for test and defect management Proficient in defect lifecycle management, re-testing, and regression testing Comfortable working with and validating XML data, files, and responses Solid grasp of SDLC and Agile/Scrum frameworks Ability to work effectively in a remote team environment Desirable: Experience in General Insurance, particularly Home or Motor Insurance ISTQB or equivalent certification Experience with test automation tools (even if not the primary focus) Familiarity with API testing and data validation tools Why join us Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad Opportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your field Annual leave and work-place pension About FDM We are a business and technology consultancy and one of the UK's leading employers, recruiting the brightest talent to become the innovators of tomorrow. We have centres across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 2,500 Employees. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer and is listed on the FTSE4Good Index. Diversity and Inclusion FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.
01/10/2025
Full time
FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking Manual Testing Analysts to work for our client within the Information Technology and Services sector. This is initially a 3-month contract with the potential to extend and will be a remote role. Our client is looking for an experienced Manual Test Analyst with a strong background in general insurance particularly home or Motor insurance. The ideal candidate will be confident in executing tests systematically, identifying defects, and validating XML data. You'll be supporting two key projects involving both front-end and back-end testing of an Insurance Policy Management System. Responsibilities Deliver test support across two concurrent projects: front-end testing of an Insurance Policy Management System and back-end testing focused on insurance product model and XML data validation Execute test scripts and report results using Azure DevOps Validate a wide range of features including product UI, data processing, payments processing and XML data transfer Raise, track, and manage defects through to resolution Collaborate remotely with a squad of 4-6 testers in an Agile environment as well as with Developers and Business Analysts Maintain detailed and clear test plans and execution logs Implement current knowledge in home and motor Insurance, validating business workflows while identifying and tracking issues using accurate tools Requirements Minimum of 3 years' experience in end-to-end manual testing, including test execution and defect management Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, tools, and processes Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps for test and defect management Proficient in defect lifecycle management, re-testing, and regression testing Comfortable working with and validating XML data, files, and responses Solid grasp of SDLC and Agile/Scrum frameworks Ability to work effectively in a remote team environment Desirable: Experience in General Insurance, particularly Home or Motor Insurance ISTQB or equivalent certification Experience with test automation tools (even if not the primary focus) Familiarity with API testing and data validation tools Why join us Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad Opportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your field Annual leave and work-place pension About FDM We are a business and technology consultancy and one of the UK's leading employers, recruiting the brightest talent to become the innovators of tomorrow. We have centres across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 2,500 Employees. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer and is listed on the FTSE4Good Index. Diversity and Inclusion FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.
QA Engineer - (Manual) - Nottingham - £40,000 - £50,000 The Role A niche and industry leading software house are looking for a talented QA engineer to join their wider technical team. You will be working on both internal and external systems on their web-based products, contributing to the dedication to continuously improving. The role will involve collaborating with other QAs, developers, product owners and much more. This role will involve application performance testing, identifying security risks, writing test scripts and working closely various stakeholders. You will be focusing on Manual testing however in the future there will be the opportunity to work on Automation testing. Role Requirements Minimum 5 years' experience in Manual Testing within a software focused and agile environment C# / Selenium / RestSharp / NUnit JIRA / Confluence Desirables: Swagger, DynamoDB, AWS Visual Studio and C# The Company This company continue to grow from strength to strength, working with clients all over the globe, offering a range of cloud-based solutions. They have a supportive and collaborative approach, encouraging collaboration across the board. Utilising the latest tools and technologies to get the best out of their technical staff. The range of projects being worked on keeps the work fresh so you will never be sat twiddling your thumbs! The salary for this role is £40,000 - £50,000 and offer flexible working hours as well as hybrid working options (2 days a week in office). They also offer a great benefits package including 25 days holiday which increases after time of service, free access to pluralsight and other courses, private health care and lots more. Apply Now If you are a personable and talented QA Tester looking to join an exciting, software focused company then this is the opportunity for you! Interviews can be scheduled quickly so to register your interest, please click apply now to send your CV! QA Engineer - (Manual) - Nottingham - £40,000 - £50,000 Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.
01/09/2025
Full time
QA Engineer - (Manual) - Nottingham - £40,000 - £50,000 The Role A niche and industry leading software house are looking for a talented QA engineer to join their wider technical team. You will be working on both internal and external systems on their web-based products, contributing to the dedication to continuously improving. The role will involve collaborating with other QAs, developers, product owners and much more. This role will involve application performance testing, identifying security risks, writing test scripts and working closely various stakeholders. You will be focusing on Manual testing however in the future there will be the opportunity to work on Automation testing. Role Requirements Minimum 5 years' experience in Manual Testing within a software focused and agile environment C# / Selenium / RestSharp / NUnit JIRA / Confluence Desirables: Swagger, DynamoDB, AWS Visual Studio and C# The Company This company continue to grow from strength to strength, working with clients all over the globe, offering a range of cloud-based solutions. They have a supportive and collaborative approach, encouraging collaboration across the board. Utilising the latest tools and technologies to get the best out of their technical staff. The range of projects being worked on keeps the work fresh so you will never be sat twiddling your thumbs! The salary for this role is £40,000 - £50,000 and offer flexible working hours as well as hybrid working options (2 days a week in office). They also offer a great benefits package including 25 days holiday which increases after time of service, free access to pluralsight and other courses, private health care and lots more. Apply Now If you are a personable and talented QA Tester looking to join an exciting, software focused company then this is the opportunity for you! Interviews can be scheduled quickly so to register your interest, please click apply now to send your CV! QA Engineer - (Manual) - Nottingham - £40,000 - £50,000 Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.
Role: Automation Software Tester
Location: Derbyshire
Working Arrangement: Once a week / fortnight in the office
Salary: Up to £60k + benefits
Are you looking for a clean slate? Do you want to be able to come in and put your own stamp on the role? Would you relish the opportunity to pave the way forward for a brand-new automation testing department? If so, read on this could be the perfect role for you….
You will be the first Automation tester to join the business, and they are happy to take your guidance on what tech should be used within the business. You will have extensive experience in the following -
· Manual testing and test automation.
· Experience using programming languages such as .Net or JavaScript.
· Experience with test automation tools and frameworks such as Selenium, NUnit, MSTest, POSTMAN, Swagger or similar.
Communication and collaboration will be your middle name as you will be liaising with multiple departments across the business to understand what they want from an automation perspective. You will be fully responsible for the writing of automation frameworks and updating these, as well as being responsible for constantly improving their processes and frameworks.
You will be joining a small team of manual testers and will be their go to for advice. You will be able to develop and mentor the team in automation testing as they are looking to move forward and automate as many of the test practices across the business as possible.
This is a great chance to have your voice heard and to actually take the lead and drive automation forward in the business. You will be working within a small but friendly team. They would ideally like someone to be based in the office once a week, however there is flexibility around this.
If this sounds like the role for you, please get in touch.
We welcome diverse applicants and are dedicated to treating all applicants with dignity and respect, regardless of background
01/06/2025
Role: Automation Software Tester
Location: Derbyshire
Working Arrangement: Once a week / fortnight in the office
Salary: Up to £60k + benefits
Are you looking for a clean slate? Do you want to be able to come in and put your own stamp on the role? Would you relish the opportunity to pave the way forward for a brand-new automation testing department? If so, read on this could be the perfect role for you….
You will be the first Automation tester to join the business, and they are happy to take your guidance on what tech should be used within the business. You will have extensive experience in the following -
· Manual testing and test automation.
· Experience using programming languages such as .Net or JavaScript.
· Experience with test automation tools and frameworks such as Selenium, NUnit, MSTest, POSTMAN, Swagger or similar.
Communication and collaboration will be your middle name as you will be liaising with multiple departments across the business to understand what they want from an automation perspective. You will be fully responsible for the writing of automation frameworks and updating these, as well as being responsible for constantly improving their processes and frameworks.
You will be joining a small team of manual testers and will be their go to for advice. You will be able to develop and mentor the team in automation testing as they are looking to move forward and automate as many of the test practices across the business as possible.
This is a great chance to have your voice heard and to actually take the lead and drive automation forward in the business. You will be working within a small but friendly team. They would ideally like someone to be based in the office once a week, however there is flexibility around this.
If this sounds like the role for you, please get in touch.
We welcome diverse applicants and are dedicated to treating all applicants with dignity and respect, regardless of background
Role: Automation Software Tester
Location: Derbyshire
Working Arrangement: Once a week / fortnight in the office
Salary: Up to £60k + benefits
Are you looking for a clean slate? Do you want to be able to come in and put your own stamp on the role? Would you relish the opportunity to pave the way forward for a brand-new automation testing department? If so, read on this could be the perfect role for you….
You will be the first Automation tester to join the business, and they are happy to take your guidance on what tech should be used within the business. You will have extensive experience in the following -
· Manual testing and test automation.
· Experience using programming languages such as .Net or JavaScript.
· Experience with test automation tools and frameworks such as Selenium, NUnit, MSTest, POSTMAN, Swagger or similar.
Communication and collaboration will be your middle name as you will be liaising with multiple departments across the business to understand what they want from an automation perspective. You will be fully responsible for the writing of automation frameworks and updating these, as well as being responsible for constantly improving their processes and frameworks.
You will be joining a small team of manual testers and will be their go to for advice. You will be able to develop and mentor the team in automation testing as they are looking to move forward and automate as many of the test practices across the business as possible.
This is a great chance to have your voice heard and to actually take the lead and drive automation forward in the business. You will be working within a small but friendly team. They would ideally like someone to be based in the office once a week, however there is flexibility around this.
If this sounds like the role for you, please get in touch.
We welcome diverse applicants and are dedicated to treating all applicants with dignity and respect, regardless of background
01/06/2025
Role: Automation Software Tester
Location: Derbyshire
Working Arrangement: Once a week / fortnight in the office
Salary: Up to £60k + benefits
Are you looking for a clean slate? Do you want to be able to come in and put your own stamp on the role? Would you relish the opportunity to pave the way forward for a brand-new automation testing department? If so, read on this could be the perfect role for you….
You will be the first Automation tester to join the business, and they are happy to take your guidance on what tech should be used within the business. You will have extensive experience in the following -
· Manual testing and test automation.
· Experience using programming languages such as .Net or JavaScript.
· Experience with test automation tools and frameworks such as Selenium, NUnit, MSTest, POSTMAN, Swagger or similar.
Communication and collaboration will be your middle name as you will be liaising with multiple departments across the business to understand what they want from an automation perspective. You will be fully responsible for the writing of automation frameworks and updating these, as well as being responsible for constantly improving their processes and frameworks.
You will be joining a small team of manual testers and will be their go to for advice. You will be able to develop and mentor the team in automation testing as they are looking to move forward and automate as many of the test practices across the business as possible.
This is a great chance to have your voice heard and to actually take the lead and drive automation forward in the business. You will be working within a small but friendly team. They would ideally like someone to be based in the office once a week, however there is flexibility around this.
If this sounds like the role for you, please get in touch.
We welcome diverse applicants and are dedicated to treating all applicants with dignity and respect, regardless of background
Test Engineer Test Engineer- UK's Leading Software House Company Hybrid - Aberdeen (Tech stack: Test Engineer, Automation, Manual, Exploratory, API, Selenium Web driver, ISEB, ISTQB, QA Analyst, Tester, Quality Assurance, Test Engineer) Our client is a small yet rapidly growing software house company that has recently been ranked amongst the top 50 companies in The Sunday Times Tech Track 100 as one of the fastest growing privately owned technology companies. We are seeking a Test Engineer to aid the QA process to support their aspiring development projects by delivering products to the highest standard. The position primarily involves application testing, including end-to-end feature and regression testing. We are seeking an individual who can contribute to manual testing, actively moving forward into automated testing and improving test processes. As part of a cross functional IT team, you may be required to help with 2nd line support tasks such SQL reporting. The testing duties will encompass 90% of your responsibilities with 10% being required to support utilising SQL skills for reports, this focus on testing shall increase when developer support can automate self-serving reports. Test Engineer applicants should be experienced in some or all the following (full training will be provided to fill any gaps in your skill set): Automation testing, Manual testing, coding, exploratory testing, manual API testing, Front and back end testing, Azure, Devops, Selenium Web driver, Java, SQL, Visual Studio IDE, source control tools, TFS, Git, HTML, CSS, DOM, DevOps, Agile, Scrum and Kanban. Their benefits include the following: Annual bonus up to 10% of base salary 7.5% pension contribution by the company Private medical Gym membership 25 days annual leave Birthdays off Monthly staff outings Development and training programs Cycle scheme Once a month in office Our client is building a company people love. A company that will stand the test of time. So they invest in their people, and optimize for your long term happiness. If you would like to explore the possibility of joining their family please apply without delay. Location: Hybrid - Aberdeen Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 + Bonus + Pension + Benefits NOIRUKTECHREC NOIRUKREC
19/08/2023
Full time
Test Engineer Test Engineer- UK's Leading Software House Company Hybrid - Aberdeen (Tech stack: Test Engineer, Automation, Manual, Exploratory, API, Selenium Web driver, ISEB, ISTQB, QA Analyst, Tester, Quality Assurance, Test Engineer) Our client is a small yet rapidly growing software house company that has recently been ranked amongst the top 50 companies in The Sunday Times Tech Track 100 as one of the fastest growing privately owned technology companies. We are seeking a Test Engineer to aid the QA process to support their aspiring development projects by delivering products to the highest standard. The position primarily involves application testing, including end-to-end feature and regression testing. We are seeking an individual who can contribute to manual testing, actively moving forward into automated testing and improving test processes. As part of a cross functional IT team, you may be required to help with 2nd line support tasks such SQL reporting. The testing duties will encompass 90% of your responsibilities with 10% being required to support utilising SQL skills for reports, this focus on testing shall increase when developer support can automate self-serving reports. Test Engineer applicants should be experienced in some or all the following (full training will be provided to fill any gaps in your skill set): Automation testing, Manual testing, coding, exploratory testing, manual API testing, Front and back end testing, Azure, Devops, Selenium Web driver, Java, SQL, Visual Studio IDE, source control tools, TFS, Git, HTML, CSS, DOM, DevOps, Agile, Scrum and Kanban. Their benefits include the following: Annual bonus up to 10% of base salary 7.5% pension contribution by the company Private medical Gym membership 25 days annual leave Birthdays off Monthly staff outings Development and training programs Cycle scheme Once a month in office Our client is building a company people love. A company that will stand the test of time. So they invest in their people, and optimize for your long term happiness. If you would like to explore the possibility of joining their family please apply without delay. Location: Hybrid - Aberdeen Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 + Bonus + Pension + Benefits NOIRUKTECHREC NOIRUKREC
Key Relationships: Product Owner • Business Analysts • Engineers • Test Guild Lead Job Summary: The Automation Tester (also known as Test Automation Engineers) design and write programs that run automatic tests on new or existing software within D&G's technology and digital estate. Key responsibilities of a D&G Automation Tester include: • Ensuring Products and technology solutions are delivered to quality in line with end-user and/or customer expectations • Designing and writing test automation scripts • Using test automation frameworks • Investigating problems in software • Working with other testers and software developers to find solutions Other key aspects of the role include: • Developing and maintaining professional working relationships, especially within the Product team and with those who interact regularly with the test team • Focus on the important testing and product priorities as agreed-upon with the Product Owner • Effectively balance curiosity about tests, test results, and bugs with project constraints on budget and schedule • Exhibit a demeanour of professional pessimism, i.e., in a pleasant and non-confrontational fashion work with determination to find, document, and advocate the repair of bugs • Show initiative in setting and meeting goals within an environment of managed change • Continually learn relevant modern technologies to keep up with and apply them to the job and support D&G teams to adopt them, by becoming the subject matter expert on modern technologies and frameworks. • Participate in the architecture and design of the area early in the development cycle, influencing it to drive quality and adherence to the specification Key Responsibilities: Mentor more junior testers in the team to create a high-performance automated test function. • Coach developers and software engineers to perform test driven development • Find innovative uses for test automation software with a view to reducing cycle time of delivery • Where appropriate Line Manage 1-2 Testers Review requirements, specifications, user story documentation, help files, and other project documentation to assure quality of the products and tests to be developed, i.e., perform manual static testing. • Select and develop appropriate test automation tools, applying the latest techniques in test automation, e.g., data-driven testing. • Use risk-driven techniques to develop, maintain, and execute automated test suites, i.e., perform automated dynamic testing. • Work with the Engineering team to capture and reuse automated Unit Test Cases, Test Stubs and Drivers, and other Development test objects. • Work with the Engineering team to create and maintain an automated nightly build verification ("smoke") tests • Ensure proper version control and configuration management of all test objects developed and test environments used. • Develop and executed automated test suites using COTS and custom tools • Integrate test suites into the test management system and custom test harnesses and, • Perform other testing-related duties as required System Knowledge: D&G's digital products are hosted in AWS and built in Angular • On-prem IBM platforms like AS/400, RPG and other tools and technologies • Our test automation suite is based on Selenium with Cucumber BDD Framework Essential Skills: Programming languages, such as C# and Core Java • Mathematical aptitude and strong problem-solving skills • Excellent organisational and time management skills • Teamwork skills because most solutions require input from individuals with separate roles • Self-development skills to keep up to date with fast-changing trends Data design and test data management • Highly accurate and detail-oriented • Excellent verbal and written communication skills Desirable: An understanding of the latest trends and their role in a commercial environment • Software development background to assist in rapid identification of root causes for defects Experience: Previous experience as a test automation engineer • Proficiency in programming languages such as C#, Core Java, Java Script • Experience in automating tests for in any object orientated language • Web Service, RESTful API automated testing experience and an understanding of how web apps consume RESTful services • Experience of build testing frameworks and automated test scripts for AWS integration and data components • Understanding of databases and able to interrogate them using SQL • Good understanding of version control systems. Experience in using git; Use of de-bugging tools, ability to analyse stack traces, code, log-files, and other artefacts; Good understanding of CI and experience of using a CI system, ideally Jenkins and AWS code pipeline; Understanding of Service Oriented Architectures; Ability to programmatically interact with data formats that may include XML and JSON • Understanding of mocks / stubs and experience in building these for automated testing • Demonstrable knowledge of rolling out a new automated testing framework e.g., using Selenium/WebDriver within an Agile delivery environment • Demonstrable evidence of working in a multi-tenant environment with multiple clients • Interested in Big Data Qualifications: Ideally a Bachelor's degree in computer science, software development, or an equivalent numerate degree (maths, physics, etc).
24/09/2022
Full time
Key Relationships: Product Owner • Business Analysts • Engineers • Test Guild Lead Job Summary: The Automation Tester (also known as Test Automation Engineers) design and write programs that run automatic tests on new or existing software within D&G's technology and digital estate. Key responsibilities of a D&G Automation Tester include: • Ensuring Products and technology solutions are delivered to quality in line with end-user and/or customer expectations • Designing and writing test automation scripts • Using test automation frameworks • Investigating problems in software • Working with other testers and software developers to find solutions Other key aspects of the role include: • Developing and maintaining professional working relationships, especially within the Product team and with those who interact regularly with the test team • Focus on the important testing and product priorities as agreed-upon with the Product Owner • Effectively balance curiosity about tests, test results, and bugs with project constraints on budget and schedule • Exhibit a demeanour of professional pessimism, i.e., in a pleasant and non-confrontational fashion work with determination to find, document, and advocate the repair of bugs • Show initiative in setting and meeting goals within an environment of managed change • Continually learn relevant modern technologies to keep up with and apply them to the job and support D&G teams to adopt them, by becoming the subject matter expert on modern technologies and frameworks. • Participate in the architecture and design of the area early in the development cycle, influencing it to drive quality and adherence to the specification Key Responsibilities: Mentor more junior testers in the team to create a high-performance automated test function. • Coach developers and software engineers to perform test driven development • Find innovative uses for test automation software with a view to reducing cycle time of delivery • Where appropriate Line Manage 1-2 Testers Review requirements, specifications, user story documentation, help files, and other project documentation to assure quality of the products and tests to be developed, i.e., perform manual static testing. • Select and develop appropriate test automation tools, applying the latest techniques in test automation, e.g., data-driven testing. • Use risk-driven techniques to develop, maintain, and execute automated test suites, i.e., perform automated dynamic testing. • Work with the Engineering team to capture and reuse automated Unit Test Cases, Test Stubs and Drivers, and other Development test objects. • Work with the Engineering team to create and maintain an automated nightly build verification ("smoke") tests • Ensure proper version control and configuration management of all test objects developed and test environments used. • Develop and executed automated test suites using COTS and custom tools • Integrate test suites into the test management system and custom test harnesses and, • Perform other testing-related duties as required System Knowledge: D&G's digital products are hosted in AWS and built in Angular • On-prem IBM platforms like AS/400, RPG and other tools and technologies • Our test automation suite is based on Selenium with Cucumber BDD Framework Essential Skills: Programming languages, such as C# and Core Java • Mathematical aptitude and strong problem-solving skills • Excellent organisational and time management skills • Teamwork skills because most solutions require input from individuals with separate roles • Self-development skills to keep up to date with fast-changing trends Data design and test data management • Highly accurate and detail-oriented • Excellent verbal and written communication skills Desirable: An understanding of the latest trends and their role in a commercial environment • Software development background to assist in rapid identification of root causes for defects Experience: Previous experience as a test automation engineer • Proficiency in programming languages such as C#, Core Java, Java Script • Experience in automating tests for in any object orientated language • Web Service, RESTful API automated testing experience and an understanding of how web apps consume RESTful services • Experience of build testing frameworks and automated test scripts for AWS integration and data components • Understanding of databases and able to interrogate them using SQL • Good understanding of version control systems. Experience in using git; Use of de-bugging tools, ability to analyse stack traces, code, log-files, and other artefacts; Good understanding of CI and experience of using a CI system, ideally Jenkins and AWS code pipeline; Understanding of Service Oriented Architectures; Ability to programmatically interact with data formats that may include XML and JSON • Understanding of mocks / stubs and experience in building these for automated testing • Demonstrable knowledge of rolling out a new automated testing framework e.g., using Selenium/WebDriver within an Agile delivery environment • Demonstrable evidence of working in a multi-tenant environment with multiple clients • Interested in Big Data Qualifications: Ideally a Bachelor's degree in computer science, software development, or an equivalent numerate degree (maths, physics, etc).
Wealthify is an ambitious, multi-award-winning online investment company located in Penarth, Wales. We're here to inspire anyone to build their future wealth, and we do this by making investing easy, affordable, and accessible. We want to inspire as many people to invest as possible. We're rapidly growing, and so we're hiring talented people who are purpose driven and want to use and develop their skills to deliver an awesome experience to our customers. Our team is engaging, inquisitive, and inclusive, reflecting many different beliefs and backgrounds. We welcome people who can bring diversity to our team, and work towards a shared goal to deliver an exceptional investment experience. What your job will be You'll be working as a software tester in a cross-functional squad of designers, product, and engineers, to deliver both manual and automated tests to ensure quality and performance standards are maintained. We release frequently through continuous delivery, so automated tests are essential. You will be free to implement new tools and processes, and help to establish and develop a robust, modern test framework. Ideally you will be familiar with cloud environments (we're hosted on Azure), agile and DevOps practices, but if not, there is opportunity to learn. What we're looking for We value simplicity, communication, teamwork, trust, and confidence. These core values are what make us tick and keep us all on the same page - not just with how we work individually, but how we engage with each other and the service we offer. We don't need you to tick all these boxes (in fact we'd encourage you to apply even if you don't!), but this gives you an idea of what we are looking for: Experience as a software tester with a solid understanding of test automation Good analysis and problem-solving skills Effective communicator Attention to detail Advocate of code quality, clean code, and best practice Familiarity with automation testing tools (including UI automation, API testing, Mocking, Performance testing etc.) Experience using Cypress for testing web applications Experience using test management tools (tracking, reporting) Familiarity with Agile/Scrum or cross functional teams Ability to review and interpret code (JavaScript, .NET C#) Understanding of DevOps practices (CI & CD) Familiarity of Cloud environments (e.g., Azure) What we give you in return Competitive salary up to £45,000. 24 days holiday a year - plus bank holidays (you will earn an extra day holiday for each full year you're with us, up to 28 days). Due to the pandemic, we are currently working from home, and all interviews will be carried out remotely. Our offices have recently been refurbished to allow for collaborative working once we can return, although there is scope for remote working where the role and team deliveries allow. And we have plenty of perks too! Annual bonus between 0-20% of your annual salary which is linked to both the company and individual performance Private Medical Insurance Death in Service Cover (X3 your annual salary) Income Protection Insurance Company Pension Plan Healthify - a team to support the health and wellbeing of all staff at Wealthify Ministry of Fun - providing plenty of social activities and events throughout the year Office in the picturesque Penarth Marina Free office gym Free parking nearby A collaboration space and games room
22/09/2022
Full time
Wealthify is an ambitious, multi-award-winning online investment company located in Penarth, Wales. We're here to inspire anyone to build their future wealth, and we do this by making investing easy, affordable, and accessible. We want to inspire as many people to invest as possible. We're rapidly growing, and so we're hiring talented people who are purpose driven and want to use and develop their skills to deliver an awesome experience to our customers. Our team is engaging, inquisitive, and inclusive, reflecting many different beliefs and backgrounds. We welcome people who can bring diversity to our team, and work towards a shared goal to deliver an exceptional investment experience. What your job will be You'll be working as a software tester in a cross-functional squad of designers, product, and engineers, to deliver both manual and automated tests to ensure quality and performance standards are maintained. We release frequently through continuous delivery, so automated tests are essential. You will be free to implement new tools and processes, and help to establish and develop a robust, modern test framework. Ideally you will be familiar with cloud environments (we're hosted on Azure), agile and DevOps practices, but if not, there is opportunity to learn. What we're looking for We value simplicity, communication, teamwork, trust, and confidence. These core values are what make us tick and keep us all on the same page - not just with how we work individually, but how we engage with each other and the service we offer. We don't need you to tick all these boxes (in fact we'd encourage you to apply even if you don't!), but this gives you an idea of what we are looking for: Experience as a software tester with a solid understanding of test automation Good analysis and problem-solving skills Effective communicator Attention to detail Advocate of code quality, clean code, and best practice Familiarity with automation testing tools (including UI automation, API testing, Mocking, Performance testing etc.) Experience using Cypress for testing web applications Experience using test management tools (tracking, reporting) Familiarity with Agile/Scrum or cross functional teams Ability to review and interpret code (JavaScript, .NET C#) Understanding of DevOps practices (CI & CD) Familiarity of Cloud environments (e.g., Azure) What we give you in return Competitive salary up to £45,000. 24 days holiday a year - plus bank holidays (you will earn an extra day holiday for each full year you're with us, up to 28 days). Due to the pandemic, we are currently working from home, and all interviews will be carried out remotely. Our offices have recently been refurbished to allow for collaborative working once we can return, although there is scope for remote working where the role and team deliveries allow. And we have plenty of perks too! Annual bonus between 0-20% of your annual salary which is linked to both the company and individual performance Private Medical Insurance Death in Service Cover (X3 your annual salary) Income Protection Insurance Company Pension Plan Healthify - a team to support the health and wellbeing of all staff at Wealthify Ministry of Fun - providing plenty of social activities and events throughout the year Office in the picturesque Penarth Marina Free office gym Free parking nearby A collaboration space and games room
Manual Tester - Fully Remote - Coventry City Centre Based (In office max. once per month) - Up to £40,000 - Flexi-time Core hours (9am-3pm) Who they are: Founded from humble beginnings back in 2012, this company have come on leaps and bounds over the last decade. The Medicare software experts now have an outreach of over 70,000 users in the UK. They service they provide enables healthcare experts to analyse and examine the effectiveness of the care they are providing. The software breaks down the areas of success and where there is room for improvement so that the users can gain a clear and concise understanding of the work they are doing. Trusted by healthcare experts all over the UK including NHS England, making them industry leaders in their sector. In recent years they have branched out beyond just healthcare and now offer their services to those in social care as well. The web-based software has had an exceptional impact the service provided in both health and social care, and with the recent new investment along with the plans for the future they are destined to build upon their success and reputation. What you'll be doing: They are looking for manual tester to come in and hit the ground running. Within the role you will be focusing on web-based testing mostly through an SQL database. You'll be required to pick up jobs in order of priority set out from the team of developers. You'll be working in an Agile environment alongside a team of 5 testers and 10 developers. The testing team consists of both manual and automation testers meaning you will have the opportunity to gain some valuable exposure to the automation side of testing. The role requires energy, creativity, a keen desire to learn, share knowledge and work at a very high standard. As a learning organisation they aim to provide a culture and environment that will teach and train successful candidates in the best practices of software testing. The skills you need: A clear understanding of manual testing The ability to write complex SQL queries on a daily basis Strong experience of Web-based testing A keen eye for detail and logical thinking Great communication and team orientated mentality Experience working in an Agile environment Even better if's: Knowledge and/or exposure to automation testing Experience API testing with Postman Experience working with management tools such as Jira and Azure DevOps They provide the people, product and environment for any individual to excel. What they are looking for are great people to achieve goals within that. Someone for the long term; not the short. If you are up for a challenge on a journey of technological transformation, whilst working with the safety that your employer is on your side, look no further. This is the one for you. Interviews are commencing immediately so get your applications in ASAP Send your CV for immediate consideration to queries/questions contact Jacob on Manual Tester - Fully Remote -Coventry City Centre Based (In office max. once per month) - Up to £40,000 - Flexi-time Core hours (9am-3pm) Oscar Technology is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.
20/09/2022
Full time
Manual Tester - Fully Remote - Coventry City Centre Based (In office max. once per month) - Up to £40,000 - Flexi-time Core hours (9am-3pm) Who they are: Founded from humble beginnings back in 2012, this company have come on leaps and bounds over the last decade. The Medicare software experts now have an outreach of over 70,000 users in the UK. They service they provide enables healthcare experts to analyse and examine the effectiveness of the care they are providing. The software breaks down the areas of success and where there is room for improvement so that the users can gain a clear and concise understanding of the work they are doing. Trusted by healthcare experts all over the UK including NHS England, making them industry leaders in their sector. In recent years they have branched out beyond just healthcare and now offer their services to those in social care as well. The web-based software has had an exceptional impact the service provided in both health and social care, and with the recent new investment along with the plans for the future they are destined to build upon their success and reputation. What you'll be doing: They are looking for manual tester to come in and hit the ground running. Within the role you will be focusing on web-based testing mostly through an SQL database. You'll be required to pick up jobs in order of priority set out from the team of developers. You'll be working in an Agile environment alongside a team of 5 testers and 10 developers. The testing team consists of both manual and automation testers meaning you will have the opportunity to gain some valuable exposure to the automation side of testing. The role requires energy, creativity, a keen desire to learn, share knowledge and work at a very high standard. As a learning organisation they aim to provide a culture and environment that will teach and train successful candidates in the best practices of software testing. The skills you need: A clear understanding of manual testing The ability to write complex SQL queries on a daily basis Strong experience of Web-based testing A keen eye for detail and logical thinking Great communication and team orientated mentality Experience working in an Agile environment Even better if's: Knowledge and/or exposure to automation testing Experience API testing with Postman Experience working with management tools such as Jira and Azure DevOps They provide the people, product and environment for any individual to excel. What they are looking for are great people to achieve goals within that. Someone for the long term; not the short. If you are up for a challenge on a journey of technological transformation, whilst working with the safety that your employer is on your side, look no further. This is the one for you. Interviews are commencing immediately so get your applications in ASAP Send your CV for immediate consideration to queries/questions contact Jacob on Manual Tester - Fully Remote -Coventry City Centre Based (In office max. once per month) - Up to £40,000 - Flexi-time Core hours (9am-3pm) Oscar Technology is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.
Senior Test Analyst - Remote Working (Telford Based) The Job on Offer The role will involve working in an agile delivery squad alongside other developers and testers on the preparation and execution tests of one or more projects. Your Role Working within an Agile Scrum team activities include analysing customer requirements, identifying test cases, writing test scripts, test data preparation and running/recording tests. This role requires an excellent understanding of test techniques and Risk Based Testing (RBT) in order to verify outcomes against the expected results, and record results for use in audit trails, using quality processes and procedures. You will be working closely with key stakeholders to achieve the required business objectives. Checking and assessing requirements, including assessing testability of designs. Creating low-level test plans, test scripts and setting up test data. Running tests, collecting and recording results and then retesting to prove that errors identified have been corrected. You will be a good communicator and collaborative team player. You have a good understanding of programming languages, experience of using automation tools; Ranorex, Jenkins, Cucumber, Selenium/Webdriver to create frameworks. Understanding of programming languages Selenium using C# preferable. Your Profile • Windows • SQL • XML • Experience of testing Microsoft based solutions, both in a Desktop and Web Browser based environment • Experience of Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery using tool such as GIT and Jenkins • Excellent communication skills, written and verbal • Willing to be mobile within the UK • Understanding of multiple delivery lifecycles • Proficient in producing test cases and test data from requirements specifications • Experience of delivering quality assurance solutions • Proficient in functional, integration and end-to-end testing using both manual and automated tests • Proficient in recording results / evidence and the defect management process • Certified to ISEB / ISTQB Foundation level or equivalent • Proficient using test management tools within Azure Dev Ops or JIRA and Confluence • Experience of web automation testing using tools such as Selenium or Cucumber. Why Capgemini is Unique We aim to build an environment where employees can enjoy a positive work-life balance. Through our New Normal campaign, we are looking to embed hybrid working in all that we do and make flexible working arrangements the day-to-day reality for our people. All UK employees are eligible to request flexible working arrangements. Capgemini offers the opportunity to shape your career path, based on your interests and ambitions. For example, if you want to become a 'People Manager' Connected Manager learning journey is there for you. If you want to become an 'Architect' our Global Architect Community offerings can help you get there. Get the Future you want Growing clients' businesses while building a more sustainable, more inclusive future is a tough ask. But when you join Capgemini, you join a thriving company and become part of a diverse collective of free-thinkers, entrepreneurs and industry experts. . A powerful source of energy that drives us all to find new ways technology can help us reimagine what's possible. It's why, together, we seek out opportunities that will transform the world's leading businesses. And it's how you'll gain the experiences and connections you need to shape your future. By learning from each other every day, sharing knowledge and always pushing yourself to do better, you'll build the skills you want. And you'll use them to help our clients leverage technology to grow their business and give innovation that human touch the world needs. So, it might not always be easy, but making the world a better place rarely is. Capgemini. Get The Future You Want. About Capgemini Capgemini is a global leader in partnering with companies to transform and manage their business by harnessing the power of technology. The Group is guided everyday by its purpose of unleashing human energy through technology for an inclusive and sustainable future. It is a responsible and diverse organization of 300,000 team members in nearly 50 countries. With its strong 50 year heritage and deep industry expertise, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to address the entire breadth of their business needs, from strategy and design to operations, fueled by the fast evolving and innovative world of cloud, data, AI, connectivity, software, digital engineering and platforms. The Group reported in 2020 global revenues of €16 billion.
19/09/2022
Full time
Senior Test Analyst - Remote Working (Telford Based) The Job on Offer The role will involve working in an agile delivery squad alongside other developers and testers on the preparation and execution tests of one or more projects. Your Role Working within an Agile Scrum team activities include analysing customer requirements, identifying test cases, writing test scripts, test data preparation and running/recording tests. This role requires an excellent understanding of test techniques and Risk Based Testing (RBT) in order to verify outcomes against the expected results, and record results for use in audit trails, using quality processes and procedures. You will be working closely with key stakeholders to achieve the required business objectives. Checking and assessing requirements, including assessing testability of designs. Creating low-level test plans, test scripts and setting up test data. Running tests, collecting and recording results and then retesting to prove that errors identified have been corrected. You will be a good communicator and collaborative team player. You have a good understanding of programming languages, experience of using automation tools; Ranorex, Jenkins, Cucumber, Selenium/Webdriver to create frameworks. Understanding of programming languages Selenium using C# preferable. Your Profile • Windows • SQL • XML • Experience of testing Microsoft based solutions, both in a Desktop and Web Browser based environment • Experience of Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery using tool such as GIT and Jenkins • Excellent communication skills, written and verbal • Willing to be mobile within the UK • Understanding of multiple delivery lifecycles • Proficient in producing test cases and test data from requirements specifications • Experience of delivering quality assurance solutions • Proficient in functional, integration and end-to-end testing using both manual and automated tests • Proficient in recording results / evidence and the defect management process • Certified to ISEB / ISTQB Foundation level or equivalent • Proficient using test management tools within Azure Dev Ops or JIRA and Confluence • Experience of web automation testing using tools such as Selenium or Cucumber. Why Capgemini is Unique We aim to build an environment where employees can enjoy a positive work-life balance. Through our New Normal campaign, we are looking to embed hybrid working in all that we do and make flexible working arrangements the day-to-day reality for our people. All UK employees are eligible to request flexible working arrangements. Capgemini offers the opportunity to shape your career path, based on your interests and ambitions. For example, if you want to become a 'People Manager' Connected Manager learning journey is there for you. If you want to become an 'Architect' our Global Architect Community offerings can help you get there. Get the Future you want Growing clients' businesses while building a more sustainable, more inclusive future is a tough ask. But when you join Capgemini, you join a thriving company and become part of a diverse collective of free-thinkers, entrepreneurs and industry experts. . A powerful source of energy that drives us all to find new ways technology can help us reimagine what's possible. It's why, together, we seek out opportunities that will transform the world's leading businesses. And it's how you'll gain the experiences and connections you need to shape your future. By learning from each other every day, sharing knowledge and always pushing yourself to do better, you'll build the skills you want. And you'll use them to help our clients leverage technology to grow their business and give innovation that human touch the world needs. So, it might not always be easy, but making the world a better place rarely is. Capgemini. Get The Future You Want. About Capgemini Capgemini is a global leader in partnering with companies to transform and manage their business by harnessing the power of technology. The Group is guided everyday by its purpose of unleashing human energy through technology for an inclusive and sustainable future. It is a responsible and diverse organization of 300,000 team members in nearly 50 countries. With its strong 50 year heritage and deep industry expertise, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to address the entire breadth of their business needs, from strategy and design to operations, fueled by the fast evolving and innovative world of cloud, data, AI, connectivity, software, digital engineering and platforms. The Group reported in 2020 global revenues of €16 billion.
QA Engineer Are you passionate about software Quality Assurance? Are you motivated, self-driven, responsible and reliable? Do you have excellent attention to detail? Want to join the dynamic, growing domain of FinTech? If so, read on… My client, a leading UK/US FInTech SaaS solutions company, is looking for an experienced QA Engineer to continue improving the quality of its highly respected banking software. Your responsibilities will include: Creating detailed test cases (both manual and automated) and test plans to include both functional and non-functional tests for functional, integration, regression, performance and other types of testing Creating and maintaining test beds of data required to conduct automated testing Executing automated test cases and documenting detailed results of outcomes Opening defect logs as required with sufficient detail for remediation by development Working with product owners, developers and others in the organisation to understand product requirements and functional implementation to support testing activities Working with IT resources to set up and maintain test environments as required Working with teams to define test scope for releases and evaluation of results to determine/recommend suitability against test entry, suspension and exit criteria Providing input and recommendations to management on all technical aspects of the QA testing practices Working in a fast paced, agile environment with minimal guidance Mentoring others as needed Knowledge / Skills Essential: 7+ years of testing experience 3+ years of automated testing experience Experience with Bash/JS/HTML/JSON/SQL Expertise in performing load tests Very high level of attention to detail High level of problem solving skills API testing experience Beneficial: Knowledge of codeless automation tools (i.e. Leapwork) A.I. tooling Azure/cloud VM management experience Security/OWASP application testing Change management knowledge Prior experience with JIRA, Zephyr for JIRA, JIRA Agile, Angular, Java and Linux OS Based in City of London N1 (nearest tube Old Street) Good benefits Hybrid working at present
01/02/2022
Full time
QA Engineer Are you passionate about software Quality Assurance? Are you motivated, self-driven, responsible and reliable? Do you have excellent attention to detail? Want to join the dynamic, growing domain of FinTech? If so, read on… My client, a leading UK/US FInTech SaaS solutions company, is looking for an experienced QA Engineer to continue improving the quality of its highly respected banking software. Your responsibilities will include: Creating detailed test cases (both manual and automated) and test plans to include both functional and non-functional tests for functional, integration, regression, performance and other types of testing Creating and maintaining test beds of data required to conduct automated testing Executing automated test cases and documenting detailed results of outcomes Opening defect logs as required with sufficient detail for remediation by development Working with product owners, developers and others in the organisation to understand product requirements and functional implementation to support testing activities Working with IT resources to set up and maintain test environments as required Working with teams to define test scope for releases and evaluation of results to determine/recommend suitability against test entry, suspension and exit criteria Providing input and recommendations to management on all technical aspects of the QA testing practices Working in a fast paced, agile environment with minimal guidance Mentoring others as needed Knowledge / Skills Essential: 7+ years of testing experience 3+ years of automated testing experience Experience with Bash/JS/HTML/JSON/SQL Expertise in performing load tests Very high level of attention to detail High level of problem solving skills API testing experience Beneficial: Knowledge of codeless automation tools (i.e. Leapwork) A.I. tooling Azure/cloud VM management experience Security/OWASP application testing Change management knowledge Prior experience with JIRA, Zephyr for JIRA, JIRA Agile, Angular, Java and Linux OS Based in City of London N1 (nearest tube Old Street) Good benefits Hybrid working at present
Software Test Analyst - Permanent Ipswich, Suffolk £32,000 - £37,500 per annum This is a great opportunity for a Software Tester to join a leading Software Development company as they continue to grow and expand. You'll be the main Tester in the business, and whilst there's no direct management needed, we're looking for someone who is able to take-the-lead during testing phases, help plan and manage the testing cycles and drive automation testing tools deeper into the business. It's predominantly a manual testing role, however there will be some automation too as you'll be working on how to improve their current automation set up and using an automation testing tool they currently have in place, which is SmartBear. The company develop and test in agile sprints, and there is a target for a new release of their core software platform every three weeks, built up of a two-week development sprint followed by a one-week test phase. This role would suit someone with 3-5 years' experience, looking to take on more responsibility and an interest in testing and delivering software / technology. There is a clear development and progression pathway in this role too.
09/11/2021
Full time
Software Test Analyst - Permanent Ipswich, Suffolk £32,000 - £37,500 per annum This is a great opportunity for a Software Tester to join a leading Software Development company as they continue to grow and expand. You'll be the main Tester in the business, and whilst there's no direct management needed, we're looking for someone who is able to take-the-lead during testing phases, help plan and manage the testing cycles and drive automation testing tools deeper into the business. It's predominantly a manual testing role, however there will be some automation too as you'll be working on how to improve their current automation set up and using an automation testing tool they currently have in place, which is SmartBear. The company develop and test in agile sprints, and there is a target for a new release of their core software platform every three weeks, built up of a two-week development sprint followed by a one-week test phase. This role would suit someone with 3-5 years' experience, looking to take on more responsibility and an interest in testing and delivering software / technology. There is a clear development and progression pathway in this role too.
We are looking for an experienced Tester to act as a key member of our Technical team building a Treasury Management system and Trading Platform. We are looking for a QA Tester to assess software quality through manual and automated testing. You will be responsible for finding and reporting bugs and glitches. In this role, you should have a keen eye for detail and excellent communication skills. Job Description Reviewing and analyzing system specifications Executing test scripts and reviewing results Reporting and documenting technical issues Analyze users stories and/use cases/requirements for validity and feasibility Execute all levels of testing (System, Integration, and Regression) collaborate closely with other team members to review and implement changes as necessary based on your work and client feedback/usage Design and develop automation scripts when needed Detect and track software defects and inconsistencies Provide timely solutions Apply quality engineering principals throughout the Agile product lifecycle Provide support and documentation Person Specification You must have experience of using Selenium and Postman - this is essential FX or Financial Services knowledge would be desirable You will have a hands-on approach and keen to be involved with and understand the overall development of the platform 5 years of experience as a Software Tester or similar role Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously 5years of experience in data analysis Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on the company's success Critical thinker and problem-solving skills Team player Good time-management skills Great interpersonal and communication skills You will have a strong intellectual curiosity and be able to deliver to the workplan and sprint cycles. We want someone with excellent technical skills who has worked in a team to deliver a scalable, distributed, cloud based system within a Financial environment, ideally FX.
09/11/2021
Full time
We are looking for an experienced Tester to act as a key member of our Technical team building a Treasury Management system and Trading Platform. We are looking for a QA Tester to assess software quality through manual and automated testing. You will be responsible for finding and reporting bugs and glitches. In this role, you should have a keen eye for detail and excellent communication skills. Job Description Reviewing and analyzing system specifications Executing test scripts and reviewing results Reporting and documenting technical issues Analyze users stories and/use cases/requirements for validity and feasibility Execute all levels of testing (System, Integration, and Regression) collaborate closely with other team members to review and implement changes as necessary based on your work and client feedback/usage Design and develop automation scripts when needed Detect and track software defects and inconsistencies Provide timely solutions Apply quality engineering principals throughout the Agile product lifecycle Provide support and documentation Person Specification You must have experience of using Selenium and Postman - this is essential FX or Financial Services knowledge would be desirable You will have a hands-on approach and keen to be involved with and understand the overall development of the platform 5 years of experience as a Software Tester or similar role Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously 5years of experience in data analysis Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on the company's success Critical thinker and problem-solving skills Team player Good time-management skills Great interpersonal and communication skills You will have a strong intellectual curiosity and be able to deliver to the workplan and sprint cycles. We want someone with excellent technical skills who has worked in a team to deliver a scalable, distributed, cloud based system within a Financial environment, ideally FX.
TechNet IT Recruitment (Permanent)
Manchester, Lancashire
Position: Snr QA Engineer Location: Manchester Permanent Salary: £35,000 DOE Are you a Snr QA Engineer? Do you want to continue developing your skills with a global leader in its sector? Can you implement your expertise in Test plans, Test cases & Test scripts? If so, keep reading on! A Snr QA Engineer needed to join a global leader in its sector. My clients are looking for a Snr QA Engineer to join their Manchester studio to help perform tests to ensure the highest product quality. This role offers a lot of challenges and will need someone to find innovative, creative ways to meet the demands of the client's needs. Job Description: As a senior tester, you will need to ensure everything meets all the requirements needed. You will help develop & execute various test plans, scripts for their software and help in defining test standards. You will be performing various types of test & investigate any issues that occur. What you can expect: You will be performing test plans, test cases & scripts. You will be ensuring that the software meets the system & functional conditions. You will need to stay up to date with the latest testing tools & test strategies. You will need to perform detailed regression testing. Help perform defect reports & report test progress. Investigate any issues that may occur. Ideally, your skills will include: Experience in Manual, Functional, exploratory, regression, black-box testing Experienced in Automation frameworks Experienced with various software testing tools. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Self-motivated who is team orientated with strong collaboration skills. Experience with native web apps.
05/11/2021
Full time
Position: Snr QA Engineer Location: Manchester Permanent Salary: £35,000 DOE Are you a Snr QA Engineer? Do you want to continue developing your skills with a global leader in its sector? Can you implement your expertise in Test plans, Test cases & Test scripts? If so, keep reading on! A Snr QA Engineer needed to join a global leader in its sector. My clients are looking for a Snr QA Engineer to join their Manchester studio to help perform tests to ensure the highest product quality. This role offers a lot of challenges and will need someone to find innovative, creative ways to meet the demands of the client's needs. Job Description: As a senior tester, you will need to ensure everything meets all the requirements needed. You will help develop & execute various test plans, scripts for their software and help in defining test standards. You will be performing various types of test & investigate any issues that occur. What you can expect: You will be performing test plans, test cases & scripts. You will be ensuring that the software meets the system & functional conditions. You will need to stay up to date with the latest testing tools & test strategies. You will need to perform detailed regression testing. Help perform defect reports & report test progress. Investigate any issues that may occur. Ideally, your skills will include: Experience in Manual, Functional, exploratory, regression, black-box testing Experienced in Automation frameworks Experienced with various software testing tools. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Self-motivated who is team orientated with strong collaboration skills. Experience with native web apps.
Looking for an opportunity, where you can try something new? Want to make a real difference in the fight against cyber-crime? You'll be part of a team that embraces Agile working to deliver superior solutions to protect our global customers' critical infrastructures from the most complex cyber threats. Customer security is at stake. So our work is vitally important. We are always continuing to try to improve our systems with new projects becoming available to work on with cutting-edge tech. You'll be working as a team of specialist developers, testers and analysts to design, develop and maintain critical cyber applications and systems to support government, law enforcement and commercial customers contributing to the development of solutions using the latest technologies. This is an opportunity to innovate and try new things; to fearlessly challenge and question; to learn and progress in an inclusive and supportive culture; to be rewarded for the vital contribution you make. Key Responsibilities - Apply test skills and experience within the context of an Agile software delivery team; - Act as test & integration lead for small/medium programmes or subsystems within larger programmes; - Define and manage test environments; create and manage test data; define and manage test tools; - Manage creation of automated and manual test scripts - Produce test and deployment strategies and plans in compliance with customer project guidelines - Produce deployment packages appropriate for support estimation of test activities - Support test team interactions with the wider development team and assist in the resolution of issues - Support the development team at formal and artefact reviews as necessary - Provide defect and code quality metrics to the programme Essential Skills - Understanding of the systems engineering life cycle and demonstrable evidence of relevant test methodologies and toolsets - Experience of deploying and configuring complex software undner Linux - Experience of virtualisation (eg VMWare and Hyper-V) - Requirement verification and validation for software based systems - Test specification development - Test script preparation - Experience of Scripting languages such as Python, Java, Javascript, Python and Bash - Experience of test automation frameworks and tools such as Selenium (Nightwatch, Frameworkium), Cypress, Eggplant, PostMan, Cucumber and Robot. - Production of test plans and reports using applicable tools - Experience of working in an Agile/SCRUM/DevOps delivery model Desirable Skills - Experience of Continuous Integration - Experience of AWS or Azure - Linux system administration skills Behaviour Skills - Good interpersonal skills for customer and partner liaison - Good written and oral communication skills - Good time management, organisation and prioritisation skills - An inquisitive mind and a desire to promote innovation - Desire to learn and constantly expand your horizons - Ability to work closely with others in a small team - Ability to work under pressure - High degree of initiative and flexibility - Willingness to travel if required Benefits - 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays - Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution) - 6 times salary Life Assurance' - Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes - Enhanced sick pay scheme - Enhanced Family Friendly Policies, including enhanced Maternity & Shared Parental leave. - 37hr working week, with an early finish Friday (hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site specifics arrangements) - Flexible working arrangements can be considered wherever we can (depending on the role) so please enquire or highlight any request to our Recruitment team to explore flexible working possibilities. - Canteen facilities available at Harlow & Glenrothes sites and Manchester & Gloucester offer free snacks & drinks (hot & cold).
04/11/2021
Full time
Looking for an opportunity, where you can try something new? Want to make a real difference in the fight against cyber-crime? You'll be part of a team that embraces Agile working to deliver superior solutions to protect our global customers' critical infrastructures from the most complex cyber threats. Customer security is at stake. So our work is vitally important. We are always continuing to try to improve our systems with new projects becoming available to work on with cutting-edge tech. You'll be working as a team of specialist developers, testers and analysts to design, develop and maintain critical cyber applications and systems to support government, law enforcement and commercial customers contributing to the development of solutions using the latest technologies. This is an opportunity to innovate and try new things; to fearlessly challenge and question; to learn and progress in an inclusive and supportive culture; to be rewarded for the vital contribution you make. Key Responsibilities - Apply test skills and experience within the context of an Agile software delivery team; - Act as test & integration lead for small/medium programmes or subsystems within larger programmes; - Define and manage test environments; create and manage test data; define and manage test tools; - Manage creation of automated and manual test scripts - Produce test and deployment strategies and plans in compliance with customer project guidelines - Produce deployment packages appropriate for support estimation of test activities - Support test team interactions with the wider development team and assist in the resolution of issues - Support the development team at formal and artefact reviews as necessary - Provide defect and code quality metrics to the programme Essential Skills - Understanding of the systems engineering life cycle and demonstrable evidence of relevant test methodologies and toolsets - Experience of deploying and configuring complex software undner Linux - Experience of virtualisation (eg VMWare and Hyper-V) - Requirement verification and validation for software based systems - Test specification development - Test script preparation - Experience of Scripting languages such as Python, Java, Javascript, Python and Bash - Experience of test automation frameworks and tools such as Selenium (Nightwatch, Frameworkium), Cypress, Eggplant, PostMan, Cucumber and Robot. - Production of test plans and reports using applicable tools - Experience of working in an Agile/SCRUM/DevOps delivery model Desirable Skills - Experience of Continuous Integration - Experience of AWS or Azure - Linux system administration skills Behaviour Skills - Good interpersonal skills for customer and partner liaison - Good written and oral communication skills - Good time management, organisation and prioritisation skills - An inquisitive mind and a desire to promote innovation - Desire to learn and constantly expand your horizons - Ability to work closely with others in a small team - Ability to work under pressure - High degree of initiative and flexibility - Willingness to travel if required Benefits - 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays - Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution) - 6 times salary Life Assurance' - Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes - Enhanced sick pay scheme - Enhanced Family Friendly Policies, including enhanced Maternity & Shared Parental leave. - 37hr working week, with an early finish Friday (hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site specifics arrangements) - Flexible working arrangements can be considered wherever we can (depending on the role) so please enquire or highlight any request to our Recruitment team to explore flexible working possibilities. - Canteen facilities available at Harlow & Glenrothes sites and Manchester & Gloucester offer free snacks & drinks (hot & cold).
Software QA Engineer (Automation & Manual) £40,00-50,000 Head Office based in Middlesex - this can be a Hybrid or Remote working position. Our client is looking to expand their team and are now recruiting a TRAVEL software QA engineer. You will want to get involved in one of the most important and complex products of travel industry. Software QA Engineer Responsibilities: Create Test Automation Framework and set standards and guidelines Working on application test framework that promotes re- usability and scalability of test assets Develop, execute, and maintain automation scripts using Selenium Rapid development of modular test cases based on requirements Peer reviews of test cases and artifacts Meeting on- time, on- quality commitments for assigned program/ project deliverables Train other Testers on developing and performing execution of test automation scripts Software QA Engineer Required Skills and Experience: Experience of solid test automation script development experience using Selenium tool (Selenium IDE & web driver) A deep understanding of the Selenium object model, Web, client/ server technologies Ability to quickly understand complex application and systems Clear understanding of the Agile - SDLC phases Demonstrated ability to be a key player in projects Ability to proactively comprehend problems and resolve them with minimal supervision Energetic self- starter, with desire to work in a dynamic fast- paced environment To apply for this Software QA Engineer role, please send through your CV and a member of the team will be in touch to discuss your application.
04/11/2021
Full time
Software QA Engineer (Automation & Manual) £40,00-50,000 Head Office based in Middlesex - this can be a Hybrid or Remote working position. Our client is looking to expand their team and are now recruiting a TRAVEL software QA engineer. You will want to get involved in one of the most important and complex products of travel industry. Software QA Engineer Responsibilities: Create Test Automation Framework and set standards and guidelines Working on application test framework that promotes re- usability and scalability of test assets Develop, execute, and maintain automation scripts using Selenium Rapid development of modular test cases based on requirements Peer reviews of test cases and artifacts Meeting on- time, on- quality commitments for assigned program/ project deliverables Train other Testers on developing and performing execution of test automation scripts Software QA Engineer Required Skills and Experience: Experience of solid test automation script development experience using Selenium tool (Selenium IDE & web driver) A deep understanding of the Selenium object model, Web, client/ server technologies Ability to quickly understand complex application and systems Clear understanding of the Agile - SDLC phases Demonstrated ability to be a key player in projects Ability to proactively comprehend problems and resolve them with minimal supervision Energetic self- starter, with desire to work in a dynamic fast- paced environment To apply for this Software QA Engineer role, please send through your CV and a member of the team will be in touch to discuss your application.