Junior Tester

Location

Cambridge / Nottingham / Hybrid

Summary.

We are seeking a Junior Tester to join our professional team in the UK. Our QA Team is responsible for ensuring that Formpipe delivers top-quality software. The successful candidate will help to maintain and execute test plans.

We are looking for candidates that are passionate about learning technical topics, and motivated to keep up-to-date on Formpipe software, so that they can apply that knowledge to assist our Development teams.

This role is an opportunity for the right candidate to gain experience working in a technology-driven industry, learn new skills, and build a career as a QA engineer in a “people first” company with excellent progression. Technical skills and experience are required, but training on required software will be given by our friendly team.

Duties and Responsibilities.

• Write new and maintain existing manual and automated test plans:
  • Work with the other members of QA team to implement required tests
  • Cooperate with the Development teams
  • Translate functional specifications to test plans
  • Analyse issues/bugs and suggest and/or make improvements to internal test plans and processes to eliminate weaknesses
• Execute required test plans. For example: regression, smoke, performance, load, security etc
  • Report summary of defects
• Verify bug fixes, new features, improvements
• Keep the QA documentation up to date
• Participate in the software release process
• Gain knowledge about Formpipe software
• Participate and contribute in Agile-based sprint planning, retrospectives and stand-up meetings

Knowledge and Experience.

Essential:

• Experience working in an IT software development or testing team
• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Excellent deductive and inductive reasoning and problem-solving; the ability to think logically and step through problems rigorously will be key in the success of this role
• Quick learning and ability to understand complex wide-ranging concepts
• Ability to write clean, properly detailed internal documentation and test plans
• Have a keen eye for detail
• Flexible, independent and self-motivated
• The ability to work with multiple stakeholders throughout the business

Desirable:

• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
• Knowledge of testing tools for example: Soap UI, Jmeter, Postman
• Programming experience in languages like: JavaScript, Java, SQL, PowerShell
• Basic knowledge of Azure hosted solutions
• Experience using Azure DevOps + Test Plans, SQL Microsoft Server Management Studio, Oracle SQL Developer
• Knowledge of testing frameworks: Selenium, Playwright

Skills.

Essential:

• Communicate effectively at all levels, including at developer, functional consultant, IT infrastructure, end-user and process owner levels
• Work within technical teams to achieve goals
• Organised and can handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Absorb information quickly
• Work in a professional and confident manner
• Plan and effectively prioritise own workload
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Work independently and to meet deadlines, as well as work as part of a team
• “Can do attitude” to get the job in hand completed.
• Structured and methodical approach to all areas of work
• Self-motivated, can work confidently without constant supervision
• Enthusiastic to learn from other team members
• Eager to practice test automation solutions
• Passionate about learning testing role and utilising new technologies

What we do

With its headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, Formpipe creates and develops the ultimate document composition, distribution and digital storage platform for the world's leading banks and businesses. The Lasernet Platform provides a complete end-to-end service delivering everything you need to produce and manage incoming and outgoing customer-facing documents and information. Delivered as a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution, it seamlessly integrates with major ERP and Banking services, ensuring minimal setup time and maximum speed and security.

What we believe

Here at Formpipe we know our people are our greatest asset. With over 300 team members across offices in Sweden, Denmark, the UK, and working remotely across the rest of the world, we have a truly global presence. Our ‘Purple’ values are at the heart of everything we do and we believe that they are what makes us different from other businesses. Working at Formpipe is something special, something unique, and once you’re onboard we think you’ll agree. We always support each other, we respect each other, and we smile and have fun. With shared values and goals, we grow as individuals, we grow as teams and we grow as a company.

What we offer

Our work from anywhere policy encourages individuals and teams to develop a healthier, more sustainable work / life balance, removing the need for constant and often lengthy commutes. For those that prefer, our offices provide fantastic social and collaborative spaces, where you can go to be around others and spark your creativity, in warm and welcoming environments, that include free tea, coffee, soft drinks, fruit, snacks and biscuits. On-site parking is available at our offices, but if you prefer a healthier, more climate friendly option, our cycle to work scheme will help to get you in on two wheels instead of four.

Additionally, the company offers a cash health plan, allowing you to offset the costs of a wide range of different treatments. There is also a company pension plan, with in app management and tracking, as well as a salary exchange to boost your contributions. Twenty five days holiday (plus bank holidays) and the opportunity to participate in the holiday buy back salary exchange scheme, ensure you have time to rest and recharge, whilst regular company social events encourage friendship and fun between a wide range of teams and people.

We look forward to meeting you soon

With a comprehensive onboarding program, a personal learning and development plan and regular business updates, our aim is to make your journey with us at Formpipe as valuable, fulfilling and enjoyable as possible.