Test Engineer (SFIA5)

Zaizi is looking for a Test Engineer who has a passion for technology with an analytical approach to problem solving and a keen eye for detail. This role will be client facing and you will be learning on the client project so great communication skills are essential. As a Test Engineer we will teach you the skills you need to develop your career.

Our work culture is inclusive modern friendly and democratic. We look for bright positive-thinking individuals with a can-do attitude. Our people enjoy challenging themselves to be the best at what they do if that sounds like you youll fit right in!

This role is remote for the foreseeable future with onsite client working where required and occasional travel to head office in London for workshops/meetings

Responsibilities:

• Design and build Automation from scratch Web Services/API Performance & Accessibility test frameworks with DevOps CI/CD
• Propose solutions to clients when needed
• Manage plan and perform exploratory and automation activities throughout the project
• Ensure that quality issues and defects are appropriately identified documented tracked and resolved in a defect tracking system.
• Own and manage the release process to deliver the product effectively.
• Work closely with developers Junior test engineers and cross functional scrum team members to increase the test coverage and reduce the test bottlenecks.
• Update and maintain regression suites as the products evolve
• Work collaboratively and effectively in a DevOps way of working environment.

Sills & Qualities:

• Strong knowledge of Selenium and other test frameworks-(BDD cucumber Nightwatch JS)
• Java or Javascript or Python- (medium knowledge of reading and scripting)
• API testing with Rest Assured or Postman
• Performance testing with Jmeter or equivalent
• Great communication skills - you will be speaking with and presenting to your team members and the clients
• Experience working in an Agile environment
• Passionate about IT and new technologies
• Working knowledge of AWS nice to have
• Experience with security testing-nice to have but not essential

You dont meet all the requirements

Studies show that women and black Asian and minority ethics people are less likely to apply for a job unless they meet every qualification. So if youre excited about this role but your experience doesnt align perfectly with the job description wed love you to still apply. You might just be the perfect person for this role or another role here at Zaizi.

We actively welcome applications from people of colour the LGBTQ community individuals with disabilities neurodivergent individuals parents carers and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds.

If you need any accommodations to support your specific situation please feel free to let us know. For candidates who are neurodiverse or have disabilities we are happy to make any adjustments needed throughout the interview processjust ask!

SC Clearance:

Zaizi works with UK Central Government departments on a range of projects. To be able to work on our customer projects employees must be Security Cleared to a standard acceptable to our Government customers. Due to this restriction we can currently only recruit candidates who have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship and who have lived in the UK for the last 5 years continuously.

Salary: 70000 - 85000

Compensation

• Competitive Pay: Salaries reviewed annually to ensure they reflect your performance and market value.
• Loyalty Pension: We invest in your future. Starting at a 5% employer contribution we increase this by 0.5% every year after your third anniversary up to a maximum of 8%.
• Protection: Comprehensive Group Life Assurance for peace of mind.

Purpose & Culture

• Real Impact: Work on mission-critical projects that secure and improve the UKs digital infrastructure.
• Autonomy: A culture that empowers you to make decisions prototype rapidly and iterate towards success.
• Service & Community: We support those who serve. 10 paid days for Reservist Military Service.

Work / Life Balance

• Time Off: 25 days annual leave Bank Holidays with the flexibility to Buy/Sell additional days to suit your lifestyle.
• Giving back: 2 paid volunteering days per year.

Development & Growth

• Master Your Craft: Fully funded professional certifications (AWS GCP Agile etc.) supported by 5 days paid study leave.
• Expand Your Horizons: An additional 500 annual Personal Choice fund to learn whatever inspires youwork-related or not.
• Support: Access to 1-2-1 professional coaching and team training to accelerate your career.

Health & Balance

• Premium Health: Vitality Private Medical Insurance (includes Apple Watch gym discounts and rewards).
• Flexibility: Genuine hybrid working with a WFH equipment allowance to perfect your home setup.

• Wellbeing: Cycle to Work scheme and a commitment to sustainable healthy working practices.

For further information contact:

Nat Hinds: Head of Talent

Kayla Kirby: Talent Acquisition Specialist

Required Experience:

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