QA Engineer

We are looking for a QA Engineer to join our Blume Finance Solutions team based in Leeds or Bradford. This permanent role offers hybrid working you will be expected to work in the office at least 2 days a week.

We are expanding and enhancing our Lending Digital Platform InsurTech payments and Speciality Finance payments for our operational companies across six European countries: the United Kingdom Belgium the Netherlands Ireland Switzerland and Slovakia. We are seeking a talented and experienced QA Engineer who excels in a dynamic FinTech environment and is passionate about ensuring seamless highquality endtoend user experiences.

What will you be doing

• Design implement and manage both automated and manual test cases for web applications and APIs.
• Conduct comprehensive endtoend testing across the frontend (React.js) backend (C# Java Python) and Google Cloud services (including Terraform).
• Identify document and monitor bugs and performance issues working closely with developers to resolve them.
• Develop and maintain test plans test scripts and test automation frameworks.
• Collaborate with DevOps and integrate automated testing within CI/CD pipelines.
• Execute load testing security testing and regression testing to ensure the stability and scalability of our systems.
• Promote and implement best practices for QA methodologies tools and processes within an agile environment.

We tend to look for people with:

Essential

• Extensive experience in software testing and test automation.
• Strong knowledge of endtoend testing methodologies for web applications.
• Proficiency in test automation frameworks such as Selenium Cypress and Playwright.
• Experience in testing cloudbased applications preferably on GCP.
• Familiarity with REST API testing using tools like Postman.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and integration testing including Terraform and GitHub Actions.
• Excellent problemsolving skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a remote/hybrid team environment.

Preferred

• Experience with performance testing tools like JMeter and Gatling.
• Familiarity with security testing practices including OWASP and Burp Suite.
• Experience with contract testing tools such as Pact.
• Understanding of containerization and Kubernetes.
• Experience with mobile application testing for iOS and Android.
• Knowledge of BDD/TDD frameworks like Cucumber.
• Relevant certifications such as ISTQB or Certified Cloud Practitioner.

Whats in it for you

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase 5 more
• Access to wellbeing and mental health benefits such as the Calm app personal medical critical illness cover and dental insurance
• Matched pension contribution up to 10
• Access to our car benefit scheme
• Access to our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career with us
• The chance to join an innovative fastpaced and passionate team

Who we are:

Liberty Blume a Liberty Global company is a rapidly growing business services provider specialising in techenabled backoffice solutions. Our mission is to deliver efficiency scale and value to our customers through Business Procurement and Financial Solutions. If youre curious customer centric and enjoy being one step ahead join us on our scale up journey and unlock your freedom to grow!

Liberty Global is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment and accommodating all candidates. Were eager to hear from you no matter your background.