DescriptionThe successful applicant will report to the Risk Technology Solutions Engineering Lead (UK based).
The role offers hybrid working with travel to office expected on a regular cadence to work with other India based team members this role is not fully remote.
The Role
- Provide hands-on development of class-leading web-based applications and services using software best practices.
- Work closely with theLead QA and the Solutions Engineering Lead maintaining good lines of communication.
- Design and implement test cases and test scripts to verify data quality consistency and reliability.
- Identify and troubleshoot data issues root causes and potential bottlenecks.
- Document test results defects and testing activities in detail.
- Work closely with software developers data engineers business analyst and product managers to understand system architecture and requirements.
- Communicate effectively with team members to discuss testing strategies findings and recommendations.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning daily stand-ups and retrospectives.
- Perform exploratory testing to uncover data anomalies inconsistencies and edge cases.
- Demonstrate agility ability to think outside the box and challenge established development processes and procedures.
- Keen to learn new things and explore AI tools.
QualificationsThe Requirements
Essential:
- A strong individual drive to learn challenge yourself and grow as part of an experienced global development team.
- Minimum of 5 years software testing experience and ability to perform data testing
- Proficiency in test automation frameworks such as Selenium JUnit TestNG or equivalent.
- Experienced in developing and maintaining automation scripts
- Capable of setting up and monitoring CI/CD pipelines to support continuous testing and quality assurance.
- Experience with the SDLC including maintenance and Agile methodologies.
- Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a broader project team
- First-rate communication skills and ability to apply these to rapid and creative problem-solving in a pressurised environment.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced Agile environment.
- Comfortable working in a hybrid work style and with teams based in differing time zones.
- Shift timings - Start early to overlap with UK hours
Desirable:
- Experience with scripting languages (e.g. Python Bash) for test automation and data manipulation.
- Good to have API testing knowledge.
- Familiarity with version control systems (e.g. Git) and CI/CD practices.
- Demonstratable Knowledge in C# or Python
- Stay updated on industry trends testing methodologies and emerging technologies relevant to QA.
- ISTQB or equivalent certification
- Keen to learn new technologies like AI Tools
- Experience working in a financial services organization preferably with exposure to the insurance industry/insurance broking. Where this directly relevant experience is not available we will be looking for an ability to rapidly become effective in a new unfamiliar environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer