Lead Test Engineer

About Us

Our mission is to dominate the betting and gaming industry on a global scale and we need the very best Tech talent to help us achieve this.

We recently migrated all of our customers onto our very own proprietary platform so its an exciting time to join us. With the help of our new platform were able to pioneer new products and drive more advanced creative technologies. The result Unrivalled experiences for millions of customers worldwide.

Betfreds Technology department is driven by innovation and youll be at the heart of unlocking our new platforms potential. So if you want to help shape the future of betting and gaming then its to time to join us.

Job Purpose

As a Lead Test Engineer you will be working closely with BAs Product Owners and Frontend & Backend Developers to understand the new or existing solutions we implement. You will take ownership of quality on Betting projects you may be working on ensuring what is delivered meets our high expectations. You will work with the Engineering Manager and Lead Developer to define the test strategy and plan for the projects. You will be responsible for writing and executing the test scripts and reporting the results.

Job Duties

Reviewing and analysing requirement documents ensuring both business and technical requirements are fully understood.

Producing test documentation (test plans and test scripts) to agreed standards.

Meeting with the software/product designers to determine quality assurance parameters.

Leading the Test Engineers in designing QA test procedures.

Overseeing the drafting of testing documents.

Implementing testing procedures and overseeing the QA process.

Troubleshooting quality issues and modifying test procedures.

Conducting analysis checks on product specifications.

Reviewing Quality Assurance reports.

Ensuring the successful deployment of products into the market.

Responding to requests from the design team and management.

Conducting quality testing on projects and raising issues to the agreed processes and timescales.

Reporting testing progress to relevant parties communicating effectively and escalating where appropriate.

Maintaining and creating product knowledge documentation for use within the team.

Mentor and train team to build more productivity.

Assisting with any functional queries that may arise from business users following releases.

Knowledge Skills and Experience

Essentials:

Proven commercial software testing experience which should include web and mobile testing.

Commercial experience in preparing test documentation including test plans test scripts test strategies defect reports and progress updates.

Previous experience in Sportsbook software is a must.

Good understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle SDLC.

Excellent soft skills such as reporting communication etc.

Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.

Proven experience of working with regular releases.

Ability to react well to changing requirements with a positive attitude.

Ability to work within a team and also individually on your own initiative.

Commitment to quality and a thorough approach to work.

High attention to detail.

A proactive approach to own personal development.

ISEBISTQB qualified is an advantage.

Experience testing Databases & backoffice applications.

Experience working with automation.

Experience API testing.

Desirables:

Prior experience of working in the gambling industry or comparable projects with similar scope and intricacy.

Familiarity with test management issue tracking and project management tools.

Understanding of contemporary testing techniques and approaches.

Previous testing experience involving 3rd Party feed data.

Proficiency in API testing.

Experience of using Jira and Confluence.

Strong aptitude for problemsolving.

What is in it for me

• per annum depending on experience

• Flexitime (start anywhere between 7am and 10am)

Be Rewarded:

• Earn Extra Rewards: Unlock bonuses and incentives to enhance your income.

• Secure Your Future: Build a nest egg with monthly pension contribution helping you prepare for the future.

• Family Support: Access enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay to help you prepare for new additions to your family.

• Refer and Earn: Cashin on our Refer a Friend programme were always looking for exceptional individuals like you!

• Peace of Mind: Benefit from a death in service benefit though we hope youll never need it.

• Save Smart: Enjoy discounts and cashback offers from a diverse range of highstreet and online retailers saving on everyday essentials and indulgences.

Get Recognised:

• Celebrate Longevity: Join our longservice recognition programme honouring the dedication of our loyal team members throughout their careers.

• Peer and Manager Acknowledgment: Recognise and be recognised for your achievements earning points redeemable with over 700 global retailers.

• Lifes Milestones: Receive a gift to celebrate the birth of a baby adoptions and weddings along with an extra day off for your wedding day.

Feel Valued:

• Always Accessible Healthcare: Benefit from a 24/7 virtual GP service for you and your family ensuring prompt health answers that fit your schedule.

• Prioritise Mental Wellbeing: Utilise an independent service to identify and receive mental health support including facetoface counselling and selfhelp resources.

• Financial Wellbeing: Optimise your budget with our financial wellbeing package offering realtime earnings tracking and early access to earned pay to help support you with unexpected bills.

• Savings Made Easy: Set up salarybased savings and earn a 5 boost through our savings scheme.

• Personalised Financial Guidance: Access oneonone support from an independent Financial Coach.

• Comprehensive Assistance: Confidentially address life challenges through our Employee Assistance Programme covering childcare family matters relationships addiction legal issues financial concerns and more.

• Holistic Wellbeing Tools: Explore a wide range of resources for physical mental nutritional and financial wellbeing through our Wellbeing App.

• Eye Care Benefits: Enjoy complimentary eye tests and contributions towards single lens prescriptions for VDU users.