Automation Engineer: Test & Quality, Equity Options

Acre Software; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A high growth fintech start-up in the UK is seeking an Automation Engineer to join their agile product development team. The role involves developing test automation systems, manually testing various flows, and coaching the team in quality practices. Candidates should possess experience in software quality, coding, and a strong passion for creating products that customers love. The position offers competitive benefits and a chance to make an impact in the industry.

Benefits

Monthly team social events

One week of free accommodation for relocating

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Opportunity to earn equity

Private healthcare and cash plan

Pension contribution matched up to 4%

Cycle to work scheme

Breakfast and snacks provided

Qualifications

• Real-world knowledge and experience with software quality and testing.
• Passion for shipping products customers love.
• Embrace uncertainty and challenge team to improve.
• Embrace uncertainty and challenge team to improve.

Responsibilities

• Develop test automation systems and act as a subject matter expert.
• Manually test various flows and edge cases.
• Design and build prototypes to validate system architecture.
• Communicate quality strategies to the team.
• Design prototypes to validate system architecture.
• Coach and grow a quality mindset in the team.

Skills

Software quality and testing

Ability to read and write code

Knowledge of JavaScript and Go

Understanding of Single Page Applications

Debugging HTTP exchanges

Explicit communication

Security understanding

Performance and usability focus

Effective communication

Education

Degree in a technical discipline

Job description

A high growth fintech start-up in the UK is seeking an Automation Engineer to join their agile product development team. The role involves developing test automation systems, manually testing various flows, and coaching the team in quality practices. Candidates should possess experience in software quality, coding, and a strong passion for creating products that customers love. The position offers competitive benefits and a chance to make an impact in the industry.