Job-ID: 2802Category: TechnologyLocation: London, United Kingdom; Leeds, United KingdomSchedule: Full timePosted: Closes: Base Salary: London 54,800 - 61,650 and Leeds 49,360 - 55,530Directorate: TechnologyAssurance Manager (Tech) (Rgn) in RTGS - CORE, Technology DirectoratePermanentFull TimeLeeds or LondonRole RequirementsMinimum Requirements8 to 10 years of hands-on test automation experience, using recognised automation tools.Experience designing, implementing and maintaining test automation frameworks and scenarios.Practical experience in:
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Functional testingSystem testingSystem integration testingEnd-to-end testingAPI testingUI testingStrong understanding of testing methodologies, tools and techniques.Ability to analyse test results, identify defects or bottlenecks and recommend improvements.Strong analytical skills and the ability to learn complex business processes involving multiple integrated systems.Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with developers, architects, product teams and senior test management.Experience working in a hands-on automation engineering roleEssential CriteriaTest automationStrong hands-on experience using the Karate framework.Experience writing automated tests covering:
System testingFunctional testingEnd-to-end testingAPI testingSecurity testingUI testingAbility to design, implement, maintain and refactor automated test scenarios and frameworks.Experience identifying automation improvements and performance bottlenecks.Ability to work with developers and system architects to implement test-script enhancements.Leadership and deliveryExperience leading or managing a team of approximately 8 to 10 test automation engineers.Strong coaching and mentoring skills.Ability to work with senior test management and product teams to support timely defect resolution.Experience contributing to test strategies and defining process improvements.Ability to support recruitment activities alongside the leadership team.Technical knowledgeExperience with API-testing tools such as:
SOAP UIPostmanKnowledge of middleware or message-queuing technologies, including:
KafkaIBM MQACEFamiliarity with scripting languages such as:
PythonJavaScriptExperience or knowledge of security-testing and vulnerability-scanning tools, including:
SonarQubeFortifyTwistlockXrayUnderstanding of security testing within automated test delivery.Desirable CriteriaThese would strengthen a candidate’s application but should not normally be used as mandatory screening criteria:Additional tools and technologiesExperience with Eggplant Functional.Experience with performance-testing tools:
JMeterLoadRunnerKnowledge of application monitoring or scheduling tools such as Control-M.Experience contributing to a Performance Test Strategy.Experience designing or executing performance tests within an existing maintenance test pack.Knowledge of Oracle Database architecture.Experience generating queries for Tableau reporting.Broad knowledge of software architecture and related technologies, including:
XBRLHTMLVB.NETXMLJavaWeb ServicesSOASOAPUnix/LinuxSAPOracleSQLSharePointQualificationsDegree in Information Technology, Computer Science or another relevant discipline.ISTQB, ISQI or ISEB Foundation-level qualification.Our Approach to Inclusion
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Assurance Manager (Tech) (Rgn) in RTGS - CORE in Kennington employer: Bank of England
The Bank of England is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation and user-centred design are at the forefront of its mission. With a strong commitment to employee development, the Bank fosters a collaborative culture that values diverse perspectives and encourages professional growth through training and mentorship. Located in London, employees benefit from a comprehensive benefits package, flexible working arrangements, and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that shape the future of financial services.
