Are you a Test professional with experience of both Waterfall & Agile methodologies and a track record of working on large transformation projects? If so, we may have the opportunity for you!
We have an exciting opportunity for a Test Engineer to join an experienced and inclusive Test team within our Savings and Payments IT Engineering domain. Reporting to the Test Engagement Manager, this is an important role that will help to enhance our Quality approach using good test engineering practices.
This is a hybrid role with remote working, but some onsite presence in our Bradford and central Leeds based offices will be required on an ad hoc basis.
About the role
Working in collaboration with the Payments Engineering team, you will have the opportunity to:
* Perform manual testing tasks and work with our automation team practice to develop scripts.
* Ensure that new and amended systems, together with any interfaces, perform as specified.
* Design and execute the appropriate test coverage to mitigate any testing risk.
* Support estimation of effort for planning and execution tasks.
* Apply your experience of different SDLC methodologies (Waterfall, Agile).
* Ensure that YBS processes and systems have up to date test cases and test data in support of them, keeping the test knowledge repository up to date and ensuring re-use whenever appropriate.
* Provide fast and effective feedback to the Engineering team, raising 'defects' as necessary.
* Work with peers to promote a culture of continuous improvement through testing.
About you
We're looking for someone with a proven track record in a similar role (Test Engineer/Test Analyst). You’ll be able to demonstrate:
* Strong analytical skills and a curious mindset to ensure robust test coverage and execution.
* Knowledge of API testing concepts and tools (Swagger/Postman).
* Experience of using ALM & Jira Testing tools.
* Knowledge and experience of measuring quality against a testing framework, including organisational Test Policies, Test Strategies and Test Automation Frameworks.
* Ability to coach/mentor colleagues to improve test practices.
* A desire to focus on continuous personal development.
* Experience of working within a large transformation project.
* The ability to communicate with other IT functions and stakeholders across the business.
* Knowledge and experience in working with suppliers of testing services.
Desirable skills include
* Knowledge of common test automation frameworks (Selenium, Cucumber, JMeter, LoadRunner, Rest assured, Python).
* ISQTB Foundation Certificate in Testing.
* Good SQL skills for Test Prep Data Mining.
* Knowledge of Savings and Payments processes.
About us
At YBS we don’t have shareholders, we have members. We care about people and that includes you. So here, you’ll be respected for who you are, you’ll be able to bring your whole self to work, and you’ll have everything you need to build a long and rewarding career.
Flexibility
We offer a range of flexible working options without unsocial hours, which can help you find a healthy work-life balance. Whether it’s finishing early for an appointment or fitting your studies and hobbies in around your working hours, we can help make it work for you. We’re happy to talk flexible working and you can reach out to us anytime during the recruitment process to discuss this.
Development
We want you to feel challenged here. Whatever your ambitions, we’re committed to helping you develop your skills and move ahead in your career journey. From day one, we’ll set you up for success with a brilliant induction and full training plan, all designed to get you up to speed quickly.
Inclusivity
We’re passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome and able to be themselves. If you’ll go the extra mile to help our members, you’ll fit right in and feel you belong here.
About our Benefits
We offer lots of fantastic rewards that you can make the most of in and out of work, including:
* Holiday: You’ll get 25 days plus Bank Holidays, as well as the option to buy up to a further 5 days.
* Bonus: At YBS we work collaboratively and share in our success together, so when we reach our goals we're all rewarded with an on-target bonus of 7% of eligible pay (with the opportunity to earn up to a maximum 15%).
* Pension: We know how important it is to save towards the future, that’s why we’ll contribute up to 11% into your YBS pension.
* Healthcare: Health and wellbeing are an important part of life at YBS, when you join us you’ll have access to a range of health benefits to suit your life including private medical insurance, dental and healthcare plans.
* My Benefits: When you join YBS you’ll have access to our self-service benefits portal, where you can access a range of retail, hospitality and health discounts.
Ready to apply?
If you’re excited about this role and want to be part of the YBS team, apply now to send us your application.
Want more information?
If you have any questions about this role, please contact Mike Peel on careers@ybs.co.uk
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