452 - Software Test Analyst - Leeds - £40-45k - FS Client

452 – Software Test Analyst – Leeds – £40-45k – FS Client

Role: Software Test Engineer

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum + 3% flexible benefits + on target bonus of 5% + contributory pension

Benefits:

1. Shuttle bus from major train station
2. Break out areas with gaming
3. Purchase and sell holiday entitlement
4. Family benefits with flexi bens
5. Succession planning – great career prospects – growing company

THE ROLE

We are looking for a Software Test Engineer to work alongside the SQL Development and MI development teams, playing a pivotal role in driving automated test processes across a number of bespoke applications.

Working closely with other test-focused individuals and developers, the successful candidate will devise test strategies, own test plans and approaches, provide oversight, and guide others to define testable system components while supporting and/or assisting in the implementation of automated testing.

The role will focus on Unit, Integration, and Automated UI testing, considering test data sets, data generation, and data anonymization.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong T-SQL skills who enjoys working in a collaborative environment.

We have a strong track record of sustainable growth which is set to continue - the team that helps to deliver that will be rewarded for their contributions with a competitive package including market rate salaries, flexible benefits, and an annual bonus.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Essential:

1. C#.net and Object-Oriented Programming and Design or Strong T-SQL Skills and Experience of SSIS
2. Familiarity with unit testing
3. Use of Continuous Integration tools
4. Automation UI frameworks (Web driver, Selenium or other)
5. Use of source control repository, ideally TFS
6. Prior experience of application test automation
7. Experience of developing enterprise-level applications
8. Familiarity with Scrum or other Agile methodology
9. Database Unit Testing project
10. TeamCity
11. Octopus Deploy

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Automation Test Team Leader, your responsibilities will include:

1. Working alongside developers to guide and assist in the implementation of coded tests (unit, integration, and automated UI)
2. Assisting in the implementation of coded tests
3. Collaborating with business analysts to elicit functional and non-functional requirements
4. Creation of test plans and test cases focused around automation tools
5. Investigation, maintenance, and use of Continuous Integration tools to ensure quality
6. Contributing towards the overall development and testing strategy to deliver high-quality applications
7. Supporting User Acceptance Testing

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

1. Strong communication skills across test and development teams
2. Strong analysis skills
3. Eager to learn and willing to continually improve
4. Innovative attitude to technology, processes, and tools

REWARD PACKAGE

Competitive salary, annual bonus and pay reviews, contributory pension, and 3% flexible benefits pot with options including cycle to work, critical illness, dental insurance, childcare vouchers, travel insurance, dining club, and retail discounts.