Senior Qa Engineer

Senior QA Engineer

About Our Client

Our client is the global organisation at the forefront of data sharing technologies that are changing the world. They believe in empowering everyone to share their data safely, securely, and simply; in a trusted and consented way; creating the potential to be seamlessly connected to the products and services they need.

Since their inception, they have been the enabling force behind the world’s most significant data sharing developments, including Open Finance and Open Insurance in Brazil. They continue to be called upon by governments, regulators, and businesses to provide advice and technical support to achieve their data sharing ambitions.

They work from the centre – creating ecosystems with solid foundations to establish and nurture trust, the key to any successful data sharing. This makes them unique as the only provider in the market to operate from the core.

What will your role as Senior QA Engineer look like?

As a Senior QA Engineer you will be responsible for developing and implementing automation test strategies and frameworks that are aligned with the overall QA Strategy for the organisation. You will also be responsible for writing and executing automation scripts using Cypress to test software applications and systems and ensuring that all aspects of the application or system are thoroughly tested. You will create and maintain test automation frameworks that are efficient, reusable, and scalable.

You will also mentor automation testing team members, analyse testing metrics to identify trends and areas of improvement in the automation testing process, and work closely with the development team to ensure that automation testing requirements are integrated into the development process. You will maintain a rigorous approach to quality assurance that contributes toward delivering exceptional user experiences and driving customer satisfaction.

Key responsibilities:

• Create and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts to validate software functionality, performance, and scalability.
• Ensure the quality and reliability of their software products by implementing comprehensive testing strategies and methodologies.
• Establish and maintain quality assurance processes, standards, and best practices to ensure consistent and high-quality deliverables.
• Mentor and guide QA team members, providing technical expertise and support to foster their professional growth.
• Collaborate with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and define test objectives.
• Identify, document, and track software defects and collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritise and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Analyse testing metrics to identify trends and areas of improvement in the automation testing process.
• Work closely with the development team to ensure that automation testing requirements are integrated into the development process.
• Identify and report any defects or issues with the software or application to the development team.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure that the automation code is of high quality, efficient, and adheres to best practices.
• Provide guidance and training to team members to ensure that they are up-to-date with the latest automation testing methodologies and tools.
• Conduct research and stay up-to-date with the latest automation testing tools, frameworks, and best practices, particularly in the context of Cypress.
• Comply with their Corporate Policies and Procedures.
• Comply with their Information Security Policies and Procedures.
• Complete any other tasks and/or duties you may be instructed to carry out from time to time.

Our client’s candidate must have:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in software testing and quality assurance, with a focus on automation testing using Cypress.
• Expert knowledge of Cypress, including the ability to write and execute complex tests using Cypress and create custom Cypress commands.
• Strong understanding of API testing principles and experience in testing APIs using tools such as Postman, REST Assured, or SoapUI.
• Experience in testing the performance of APIs and web UI using tools such as JMeter or Gatling.
• Experience in designing and developing test automation frameworks that are efficient, reusable, and scalable.
• Strong knowledge of programming languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript.
• Proven experience in writing backend API tests using Go or similar programming languages.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, or Travis CI.
• Familiarity with security testing principles and experience in testing APIs and web UI for security vulnerabilities using tools such as OWASP ZAP or Burp Suite.
• Familiarity with open banking standards and regulations such as PSD2, Open Banking UK, or Open Banking Brazil.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience in working in an Agile environment and understanding of Agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban.

What they think you should know about them

They operate and embrace full remote working and equip you for that. For those who choose to work from the office or wishing to adopt a hybrid working practice, they have an office in the heart of London.

They are proud of the vibrant, exciting, and fast-paced environment working at the forefront of developments in consented data sharing that they have created.

They take their team’s development very seriously and provide all individuals with a training budget, allocated study time, a full LMS training suite, support to study for industry standard qualifications and internal knowledge sharing.

They fully believe in and live by their values, encouraging this by recognising and rewarding team members who actively demonstrate them.

What can you expect from them?

• Working week of 37.5 hours with flexible, remote working.
• 25 days annual leave (increasing with length of service), plus Bank Holidays.

Upon successful completion of your probation, you will benefit from:

• Benefits package including Health Cash Plan, Death in Service, Cycle to Work and “Lifestyle Savings”.
• Auto-enrolment in pension scheme with 5% employer contribution.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
• Discretionary bonus, based on company and individual performance.
• Enrolment in company equity share option scheme.

This is a UK-based role, and our client does not offer visa sponsorship, therefore you must be legally able to work in the UK and will be asked to confirm upon applying for this position.

If you’re interested in this opportunity, please click apply and you will be redirected to our client’s recruitment system to complete your application.