Head Resourcing are partnering with a Fintech company with a 30+ year history and a mission to connect the Financial Services industry. Due to continue growth they are looking for an automation tester to join the testing team which is responsible for building and maintaining a number of services. In the role you will be responsible for test planning, execution and reporting across specific development projects and maintenance releases.
Key Responsibilities include.
• Carry out all aspects of test planning, estimation, creation, execution and reporting across specific development projects and maintenance releases;
• Deliver all test planning and execution activities to the budget, timescales and quality criteria of the relevant development project or maintenance release;
• Manage all risks associated with the testing and take preventative action when any risks become unacceptable;
• Manage the quality and integrity of all testing activities and adherence to test strategy, policies, standards and processes.
• Analysis of requirements and creation of test resources;
• Execution of tests, both manual and automated;
• Test activity reporting;
• Tracking and management of defects;
• System and User Acceptance Test management
• Participate in daily Standup meetings, Sprint Planning, Backlog review and Retrospective meetings.
• Provide functionality demo to product owner
In order to be successful in the role, candidates ideally need,
• 3+ years’ experience in Test Planning, Design and Execution;
• Formal testing qualification (ISEB/ISTQB) at Foundation Level;
• Experience of recognised Test Management tools;
• Experience of API testing
• Experience of automated testing (Selenium) and Cypress
• Skilled in Agile delivery methods
• Experience in the Financial Services industry is desirable – preferably with a working knowledge of the Life and Pensions and / or Fund Management sectors.
This is a unique opportunity in the market that offers hybrid working and a great overall package which include a bonus of 10% and an 11% non-contribution pension.