Head Resourcing are partnering with a Fintech company with a 30+ year history and a mission to connect the Financial Services industry. Due to continued growth, they are looking for an automation tester to join the testing team 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:
1. Carry out all aspects of test planning, estimation, creation, execution, and reporting across specific development projects and maintenance releases.
2. Deliver all test planning and execution activities to the budget, timescales, and quality criteria of the relevant development project or maintenance release.
3. Manage all risks associated with the testing and take preventative action when any risks become unacceptable.
4. Manage the quality and integrity of all testing activities and adherence to test strategy, policies, standards, and processes.
5. Analysis of requirements and creation of test resources.
6. Execution of tests, both manual and automated.
7. Test activity reporting.
8. Tracking and management of defects.
9. System and User Acceptance Test management.
10. Participate in daily Standup meetings, Sprint Planning, Backlog review, and Retrospective meetings.
11. Provide functionality demo to the product owner.
In order to be successful in the role, candidates ideally need:
1. 3+ years' experience in Test Planning, Design, and Execution.
2. Formal testing qualification (ISEB/ISTQB) at Foundation Level.
3. Experience with recognized Test Management tools.
4. Experience in API testing.
5. Experience in automated testing (Selenium) and Cypress.
6. Skilled in Agile delivery methods.
7. 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 includes a bonus of 10% and an 11% non-contribution pension.
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