We have an exciting, permanent opportunity for a Software QA Technician / Software Test Automation Technician to join our Amersham office (hybrid working).
Our software development teams are based in the Amersham, Bristol, Cheltenham, Leeds and London offices. The teams produce software for internal use by staff and for external use by clients and intermediaries through the web, and produce a wide variety of business systems that are used across all our practice areas. The position of Software QA Technician / Software Test Automation Technician consists of managing, creating and implementing the automation of software test scripts and processes in order to ensure developed software meets user requirements.
A snapshot of your day:
This Software Test Automation Technician will be required to support the Software Development and QA teams in:
Planning, creating and maintaining of tests, automated or otherwise
Designing and implementing regression test suites
Working with Software QA Technicians in the development of automated tests to increase returns in efforts
Reviewing and improving software testing and development procedures as expected of every member of a team
Contributing to software testing needs, in order to ensure sprint deliveries can be made confidently and on time
Monitoring and reporting of test runs and results
Participating in product design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, product designs, schedules or potential problems
Investigating reported issues, ensuring they are being properly tackled and work to actively prevent regression errors
Designing and implementing automated regression test suite
Evaluating our current test strategy and looking for constant development and improvement
Liaising with the development team and stakeholders to scope and estimate testing requirements
We would love to hear from you if you have:
Excellent attention to detail and demonstrable understanding of the software development and testing lifecycle
Experience in exploratory testing across various platforms is essential
Experience in regression testing design, implementation and management is essential
Experience in with issue logging, defect management, tracking and resolution tools and processes is essential
Experience in Agile methodology and how this applies to Testing processes and software development life cycles is essential
Exposure to coding with understanding of basic software development concepts
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience with Visual Studio, Azure Devops, GIT, oWASP and CI/CD is highly desirable
Experience with API testing highly desirable
Experience with TDD, BDD and ACTD is highly desirable
Experience of Test Automation tools and techniques is highly desirable
ISTQB testing qualification is highly desirable but not essential
A strong and proven ability to solve problems and think laterally
Excellent self-learning skills with a willingness/aptitude to learn new things quickly
What’s in it for you:
Competitive discretionary annual bonus
Generous pension scheme where we contribute 8% of your salary from day one of your employment.
Core benefits paid for by BW including life assurance, group income protection, private medical cover and 25 days holiday per year with holiday trading.
Employee Assistance Programme to support you and your family through any concerns or challenges you may experience.
A comprehensive range of voluntary benefits to suit you (and your family) including an electric car leasing scheme, tech scheme, cycle to work scheme, dental cover, healthcare cash plan, health assessments, critical illness cover, extension of private medical cover or life assurance to family members, Sports Allowance – we pay up to 50% of your gym/sports membership (up to £50 pm), travel insurance, paid volunteering, and a broad range of discounts at hundreds of retailers including supermarkets, fitness centres, travel and leisure companies.
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Accessibility
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