Developer In Test - Trust & Identity -Hybrid

Salary: c£45,000 (negotiable based on experience) + comprehensive benefits package

Job Type: Permanent

Hours: 35 hours per week

Reports into: Development Team Lead

Working style: Hybrid - A blend of working from home and your nominated hub office. We have hubs located in London, Bristol, Manchester and Oxford.

About Jisc:

For 30 years Jisc has pioneered digital solutions for UK education and research, transforming how knowledge is created, shared and used. We are uniquely positioned to protect, promote and lead the sector in digital and data transformation, making a difference to students, communities and society. Together, we are working to build a better digital future for education and research.

The role:

Join our OpenAthens development team and play a key role in shaping identity and access management products used by millions worldwide. As a Developer in Test, you’ll bring your technical testing expertise and collaborative mindset to ensure quality across the entire software development lifecycle—from backlog refinement and sprint planning to analysis, design, and testing.

In this role, you’ll:

• Implement and maintain automated testing strategies.
• Perform manual exploratory testing to validate product functionality.
• Work closely with developers, testers, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality product increments.

What you’ll be doing:

• Develop a deep understanding of OpenAthens products, our development process, and the technical testing environment.
• Work closely with developers, testers, product owners, and architects to translate requirements into robust automated tests and perform exploratory manual testing.
• Ensure every change meets agreed quality standards and contributes to delivering high-quality product increments.
• Drive continuous improvement within the team and help identify opportunities for product enhancements and innovation.
• Stay curious and proactive in developing your skills and knowledge to keep pace with emerging technologies and best practices.

What we are looking for:

• Proven experience in Agile testing, including creating test plans and strategies, and collaborating with stakeholders and product owners.
• Expertise in building high-quality, maintainable, and well-documented automated tests.
• Strong proficiency in Java for automated testing, using tools such as WebDriver, Cucumber, and Page Objects.
• Skilled in testing REST-based APIs with Java, leveraging libraries like REST Assured to meet functional and non-functional requirements.
• Solid understanding of automated and manual exploratory testing for web-based applications.

It would be a bonus if you have any of the following:

• Experience working with microservice architectures.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Google Cloud or AWS.
• Hands-on knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration.
• Working knowledge of Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Delivery (CD) practices.

Qualifications:

ISEB / ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level or relevant experience.

We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they think they can’t tick every box, so we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet 100% of the requirements, but you feel this role is perfect for you. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!

Specific patterns for working in the office are not mandated, and the frequency of time worked in the office is agreed with your manager. Meeting in person is something we value so you may need to travel on occasion to any of our hub offices.

Why work for us?

At Jisc, every role is meaningful, and every individual is valued. We foster a culture of continuous learning and personal growth, offering opportunities to develop new skills and make a real impact in education and research. With a strong focus on work-life balance, we embrace flexible working that prioritises outcomes over hours, empowering you to create a rhythm that energises both your professional and personal life.

Jisc’s culture is powered by our four guiding principles: putting customers first, driving innovation, creating impact, and championing inclusive collaboration to deliver sustainable outcomes and shape a better future.

Discover the amazing benefits we provide! Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Flexible work pattern, which can adapt to suit your schedules and personal commitments.
• 31 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) that includes three closure days over Christmas.
• Buy up to an additional 5 days leave during the flexible benefits window.
• A range of wellbeing lifestyle benefits including company paid health care cash plan, mental health first aiders and support.
• A company culture of continuous learning with access to thousands of LinkedIn Learning courses, and lots of resources and opportunities to support your development.
• Financial well-being support including access to preferential loan and savings plans, mortgage advice, will writing tools and support and resources to help you make the most of your money.
• A wide range of discounts and cashback from retailers and big-name high-street stores.
• Family friendly policies including enhanced parental, maternity and paternity and co-parental leave as well as opportunity for career breaks.
• Support your volunteering with up to 3 days volunteer leave.

Equity, diversity and inclusion:

Jisc believe our people make all the difference in cultivating an inclusive culture that welcomes ideas, encourages innovation, and values belonging. We work hard to create an equitable experience for our candidates and workforce which embraces all aspects of their identity including race and ethnicity, religion and belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, trans identities, age, class, disability, neurodivergence, or veteran status.

Application process:

Please let us know how we can best accommodate you throughout the recruitment process. We’re committed to making our process accessible and comfortable for everyone - just tell us what works best for you.

Just so you know, we review CVs as soon as we can and aim to provide an update on your application within 4 weeks of receiving it. However, you may hear from us a lot sooner, so please keep an eye out for our emails or calls!

We’re really looking forward to getting to know the real you. While we encourage the use of AI tools to help you get started on your CV or cover letter, we encourage you to review your application before submitting. Make sure it truly reflects your own voice, experiences, and personality.

If you are currently a Jisc employee, please apply through your Dayforce Employee profile.

We have a thorough background screening process that verifies the details you share with us in your CV and your application. Any inaccurate information supplied during the application stages can lead to a job offer being withdrawn.

Sponsorship:

Jisc has an active sponsor licence to recruit on a Skilled worker visa basis. Candidates wishing to apply who require sponsorship should determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant Home Office criteria. Jisc does not offer any financial re-imbursement towards the applicant costs, such as re-location, skilled worker visa and dependant costs or the immigration health charge.