Application Test Engineer - Insurance

Arthur Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 49,500 - 60,500; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Greater London seeks a mid-level Application Test Engineer for an insurance business. The role involves manual testing with opportunities to grow into automation. Candidates should possess 5+ years in software testing and experience in Agile environments. Key responsibilities include collaborating with developers and improving quality processes. The position offers a salary of up to £55,000 and a hybrid working model, focusing on personal and professional development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in software testing or QA.
• Experience testing internally developed web applications.
• Exposure to automation testing with a desire to develop further.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Understanding of test design techniques.

Responsibilities

• Conduct manual testing of applications.
• Collaborate closely with developers and stakeholders.
• Identify areas for quality improvement.

Skills

Software testing / QA

Manual testing

Automation testing

Agile/Scrum methodology

Familiarity with JIRA

Test design techniques

Collaborative communication

Education

ISTQB certification or equivalent

Job description

Salary: Up to £55,000

Team: IT Applications

A London Market insurance business is looking to hire a mid-level Application Test Engineer to join its growing IT Applications team.

This hire comes as part of a team transition, and they’re keen to bring in someone who is currently operating in a manual testing role and is genuinely motivated to expand further into automation.

What They’re Looking For

• 5+ years’ experience in software testing / QA
• Experience testing internally developed web applications
• Some exposure to automation testing and a clear desire to develop further
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
• Familiarity with JIRA or similar tools
• Understanding of test design techniques (e.g. boundary value analysis, equivalence partitioning, risk-based testing)
• ISTQB certification (or equivalent)
• Experience within the insurance sector (London Market / General Insurance preferred)

They’re a small team, so personality and collaboration matter. You’ll need to be confident enough to constructively challenge Developers, comfortable working closely with stakeholders, and proactive in improving quality processes.

Package & Working Model

• Up to £55,000
• Hybrid working – 3 days per week in the London office
• Opportunity to genuinely grow into a stronger automation-focused tester

If you’re currently heavily manual but ready to move your career toward automation in a supportive environment, this could be a strong next step.