Systems Tester
Margetts is an independent specialist in fund management solutions with more than £10Bn of assets under management. We are responsible for the operation, management, administration, and governance of funds, providing retail and professional investors access to multiple asset classes, including shares, bonds, property, and derivatives.
Our Mission: To help investors achieve their objectives through innovation and expertise. We strive to be the UK's most trusted asset manager by combining innovation and expertise to provide investments that achieve their objectives with the highest levels of transparency and clarity.
The Role:
Margetts Fund Management is excited to announce an opportunity for a System Tester who is eager to design a testing framework within our development and functional teams. By implementing best practices and collaborating with colleagues, you will help deliver an end-to-end process that enhances development quality and productivity.
In this role, you will be responsible for evaluating and ensuring the functionality, performance, and reliability of our software systems through rigorous testing processes. You will work closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to identify and resolve issues, ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of quality and performance.
Your responsibilities will include conducting automated and manual tests to ensure the software created by developers is fit for purpose, and that any bugs or issues are removed before deployment to everyday users. You will be expected to drive and implement a comprehensive test strategy using appropriate testing tools and techniques while introducing new practices and techniques to the Software Lifecycle (SLC) that conform to agreed standards.
As a System Tester, you will work under the Senior Operations Developer as a part of the Development team, ensuring that all aspects of testing are covered and the software meets quality standards.
Responsibilities
* Write and maintain test plans, scripts, and automated tests.
* Review feature requirements and provide feedback.
* Facilitate smooth project delivery and participate in agile processes.
* Define and execute various types of testing (functional, integration, regression, performance, etc.).
* Perform manual and automated testing, document results, and report defects.
* Validate bug fixes, perform regression testing, and ensure software meets quality standards.
* Stay updated with the latest testing tools and methodologies.
* Write and execute test scripts, run tests in different environments, and write bug reports.
* Provide quality assurance, objective feedback, and troubleshoot issues.
* Work closely with BSAs and developers to understand system requirements and acceptance criteria.
Experience
* 3+ years of test experience, including automated and manual Web Application and Web API testing (Laravel).
* Experience in test frameworks and scripting automated functional tests.
* Experience working in an agile environment with iterations less than 4 weeks.
Required Skills
* Strong knowledge of test methodologies, tools, and automation frameworks.
* Proficiency in writing unit tests, integration tests, and using API testing tools like Postman, SoapUI, or Rest Assured.
* Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
* Good team player with the ability to interact and collaborate with various disciplines.
Preferred Skills
* Knowledge of SQL for database queries, data validation, and backend testing.
* Knowledge of security testing practices.
Seniority level
* Not Applicable
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Other
* Industries: Investment Management
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