Analyst Level 6

Boots Opticians; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a QA Engineer at a forward-thinking healthcare provider. In this role, you will ensure the smooth operation of applications by identifying and resolving defects. Collaborating with diverse teams, you will define and implement test strategies while driving innovation in test automation. This position offers a unique blend of a start-up culture backed by a well-established brand, allowing you to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare sector. If you're passionate about quality assurance and eager to contribute to transformative healthcare solutions, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in UI Test Automation and Back End Automation is essential.
• Familiarity with Agile practices and tools like Jira and Confluence is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute automated and manual tests, analyzing results for defects.
• Create and maintain test data, continuously improving testing processes.

Skills

End-to-end UI Test Automation

Back End Automation

Git

Test documentation on Confluence

Agile environment experience

Process review and documentation

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MS Office

Google Workspace

Cypress

Postman

Swagger

AWS technology

Job description

We believe healthcare should be convenient and accessible to all, which is why we have created Boots Digital Health - the business behind the Boots Online Doctor. Providing patients with online access to advice and treatment from medical experts, the Boots Online Doctor has fast become a market leader, but we’ve got ambitious plans and we’re not slowing down anytime soon. Boots Digital Health is an exciting place to be, offering the growth culture of a start-up with the scale and support of the 170 year old Boots brand. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. Join us and together we can change healthcare for the better through innovative technology and services to the UK and beyond. With you. We change for the better.

About the role

We're looking for a QA Engineer to help ensure our application runs smoothly by identifying and supporting resolution of defects. You will collaborate with teams to define and implement test strategies and plans, and identifying areas for test automation.

Other main responsibilities include:

• Developing and executing automated and manual tests, and analysing test results to identify defects and areas for improvement
• Creating and maintaining test data, and continuously improving testing processes and methodologies to ensure high-quality software
• Stay up-to-date with latest trends and technologies in test automation, and using this knowledge to improve and innovate testing practices
• Provide regular reports and updates on test automation progress, coverage and results to teams and partners
• Participate in the code release process / cycle

What you’ll need to have

These are the essential skills or experience needed to succeed in this role.

• End-to-end UI Test Automation experience
• Experience with Back End Automation
• A reasonable understanding of the systems development life cycle as it relates to testing activities
• An understanding of the software development process
• Experience using Git
• Can produce Test documentation on Confluence
• Process review, improving and provide documentation where applicable
• Experience working in an Agile environment, collaborating members in and outside of squads
• Support project and task management tools like Jira, Confluence and in using MS Office / Google Workspace applications

It would be great if you also have

These are desirable skills or experience and are not essential, so we would welcome applications from candidates that don’t match this additional criteria.

• Previous working experience with Cypress Automation, SQL/Database Testing experience
• Experience with Git/Jenkins, Postman/Swagger
• End to end and Regression testing experience
• Previous working experience with API Test Automation
• Previous experience using other tools like Playwright, Selenium, Appium, Detox or other testing frameworks and libraries
• Experience in building CI/CD Pipeline working with AWS technology
• Release management experience

Why Boots

At Boots, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. As the heart of everything we do at Boots, with you, we change for the better.

What's next

Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.

This role requires the successful candidate to complete a Pre-employment check after receiving an offer. Depending on your location you will be asked to submit either a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service), PVG (Protection of Vulnerable groups) or an Access NI Check.

Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.