Details:
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Location: London
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
Job Purpose:
We are seeking a technically skilled Test Engineer to join our dynamic Agile teams, where you will design and automate test cases, collaborate with developers, and ensure the delivery of high-quality software products.
Principal duties and responsibilities:
* Developing a deep understanding of the product and system under test.
* Designing, writing, and maintaining automated and manual test cases.
* Executing test plans including scripted, exploratory, regression, and integration testing.
* Collaborating closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to clarify requirements and resolve defects.
* Participating actively in Agile processes like sprint planning and reviews to ensure quality integration.
* Evaluating test results, documenting defects, and reporting status to the team.
Skills and Experience:
Essential
* Minimum three years’ experience working as a tester
* Demonstrable ability to write efficient and effective manual tests
* A strong interest in the technical side of information technology and software development
* Working knowledge of Ubuntu or other Linux distributions
* Use of defect tracking tools (Jira, Xray)
* Good understanding of API testing
* Basic networking knowledge
* Basic understanding of windows infrastructure such as Active directory, Certificate Services.
* Comfortable using command line tools
* Debug / troubleshooting skills
* Excellent communication, both written and verbal
* STEM degree or similar equivalent qualifications
Desirable
* Working knowledge of docker and Kubernetes
* Knowledge of web security
* Basic understanding of API automation using python
Qualities:
* Team player
* Excellent communicator
* Attention to detail
* Problem solver
* Self-motivated
Package & discretionary benefits:
25 days annual leave plus an additional 2 days after 2 years’ service
5 days additional holiday purchase available
Private medical insurance
Heath cashback plan with Healthshield
Pension scheme
Life cover 4 x salary
Season ticket loan
Salary exchange benefits (ride2work, pension)
Subsidised gym membership
Employee referral scheme
Role will be subject to an employment screening process and will require security clearance