Software Test Engineer
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Job Description
We are actively recruiting a Software Test Engineer to help us on our mission of striving to make investing easier for all. You will carry out testing across a wide range of processes and systems UI API back office (workflow) processes 3rd party systems and integrations between all of these systems including end to end testing. You will be able to deliver tested resilient and performant code against a fast paced environment. Your role will be pivotal in helping us achieve our mission by developing shaping and iterating our customer applications.
You will be working on a product that will help shape the way that people invest in order to secure their future financial wellbeing. Working in a highly focused application development team you will be responsible for delivering against key company goals not just a set of features. You will have the opportunity to impact and shape the way we build products.
Working in a small agile team will allow you to be both nimble whilst at the same time delivering value to the business. Our focus is on individuals and delivery rather than ceremonies and complex process.
Main responsibilities:
- Carry out testing across a wide range of processes and systems including UI API back office (workflow) processes 3rd party systems and integrations between all of these systems including end to end testing
- Understand and interpret business functional and technical requirements
- Understand AJ Bell products and processes and relevant Financial Services legislation
- Have input into how solutions are developed and delivered using knowledge and expertise to help deliver the best possible outcome for the customer
- Execute test scripts and record results using software testing tools (JIRA/XRAY)
- Raising bugs in a timely manner with sufficient detail to be fixed/reproduced
- Working alongside Technical Leads and Testers from Project inception to create and implement appropriate test automation approach to complement the manual testing and overall project deliveries.
- Being involved in exciting new research projects and proof of concepts
- Supporting User Acceptance Testing and release to Production
- Knowledge of Agile working practices and ability to apply its practice
About you:
The below are the skills and tools that we use but we dont expect you to have knowledge of everything more a desire to learn and adopt these.
- Full understanding of the testing lifecycle & methodologies
- Create and design automated test scripts using the BDD methodology
- Maintain and enhance the existing automation frameworks
- Carry out exploratory testing within an Agile development environment
- Develop test tools and extend test frameworks and test environments
- Proven experience testing APIs using integration tools
- Knowledge of Cypress Gherkin Page Object Model PactumJS TypeScript
- Technical understanding of processes under test and relevant related processes and the ability to test components
- An understanding of test automation concepts and their application
- Experience in CI / CD using tools such as Jenkins Git AWS CodePipeline
- Take an automationfirst approach to test where possible
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with those in a technical role (e.g. developers) in addition to user
About us:
AJ Bell is one of the fastestgrowing investment platform businesses in the UK offering an awardwinning range of solutions that caters for everyone from professional financial advisers to DIY investors with little to no experience. We have over 561000 customers using our awardwinning platform propositions to manage assets totalling more than 89.5billion. Our customers trust us with their investments and by continuously striving to make investing easier we aim to help even more people take control of their financial futures.
Having listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange in December 2018 AJ Bell is now a FTSE 250 company.
Headquartered in Manchester with offices in central London and Bristol we now have over 1500 employees and have been named one of the Sunday Times Best 100 Companies to Work For for six consecutive years.
There are opportunities for growth and professional development for employees wanting to progress within their career including induction training and our study support scheme which is part of our benefits package.
There is an active programme of social events throughout the year which are open to all employees.
What we offer:
- starting salary (DOE)
- Starting holiday entitlement of 25 days increasing up to 31 days with length of service and a holiday buy and sell scheme
- A choice of pension schemes with matched contributions up to 6
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Annual free share awards scheme
- Buy As You Earn (BAYE) Scheme
- Health Cash Plan provided by SimplyHealth
- Discounted private healthcare scheme and dental plan
- Free onsite gym providing a wide range of free classes
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Bike loan scheme
- Sick pay pledge
- Enhanced maternity paternity and shared parental leave
- Discounted nursery fees at Kids Planet on Exchange Quay
- Loans for travel season tickets
- Death in service scheme
- Paid time off for volunteer work
- Charitable giving opportunities through salary sacrifice
- Calendar of social events including monthly payday drinks annual Christmas party summer party and much more
- Parking at Exchange Quay (Subject to availability)
- Personal development programmes built around you and your career goals including access to personal skills workshops
- Ongoing technical training
- Professional qualification support
- Talent development programmes
- Peer recognition scheme with rewards including restaurant and shopping vouchers or time off
- Monthly leadership breakfasts and lunches
- Casual dress code
- Access to a range of benefits from our sponsorship deals
Hybrid working:
At AJ Bell our people are the heart of our culture. We believe in building strong connections by working together. Thats why we offer a hybrid working model where youll spend 34 days per week in the office. For new team members the first 3 months will be spent fulltime in the office to help you immerse yourself in our business and build valuable relationships with your colleagues.
AJ Bell is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and all employees are empowered to bring their whole self to work.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race sex gender identity sexual orientation age pregnancy religion physical and mental disability marital status and any other characteristics protected by the Equality Act 2010. All decisions to hire are based on qualifications merit and business need.
If you like the sound of the above or just want to know more about the company and the role wed love to speak to you.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
