Graduate Software Engineer in Test

Acre Software; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A fintech startup in London seeks a Software Engineer in Test to enhance software quality through automation and manual testing. You will collaborate with product teams to improve engineering practices and testing methodologies. Ideal candidates should have a degree in a technical discipline and experience in software testing, with a strong analytical mindset. The role offers equity opportunities and various employee benefits including healthcare and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Monthly social events

One week of free accommodation for relocators

25 days of annual leave

Opportunity to earn equity via EMI scheme

Private healthcare and cash plan

Cycle to work scheme

Snacks and drinks in office

Qualifications

• Experience with software quality assurance and testing.
• Degree in a technical discipline.
• Ability to read and write code; JavaScript and Go preferred.
• Strong analytical skills to identify potential issues.

Responsibilities

• Develop test automation systems and serve as a team subject matter expert.
• Perform manual tests on various flows and edge cases.
• Write reusable, extensible tests at unit and integration levels.
• Collaborate with product teams to ensure high-quality products.

Skills

Experience with software quality assurance and testing

Ability to read and write code

Passion for delivering customer-loved products

Effective communication skills

Education

Degree in a technical discipline

Tools

JavaScript

Go

Single Page Applications (React)

Job description

Acre is rebuilding the UK’s £1.4 trillion mortgage market with a new end-to-end system for mortgage advisors.

Our platform simplifies the home buying process, covering everything from borrowing capacity to key collection. We are guided by home buyers' feedback and close relationships with brokers, lenders, and insurers.

Mortgage submissions through our platform have grown by 200% over the past year, demonstrating our impact on helping mortgage businesses scale efficiently. As we expand, we seek ambitious individuals to join us in transforming the industry and shaping the future of home buying.

As a Software Engineer in Test, you will be a vital part of our agile team, focusing on manual testing, developing code, test cases, and infrastructure to ensure software quality. You will help improve engineering practices, increase test coverage, and foster a culture of prevention over fixing bugs. Your work will influence our new product lines and customer experience, with a broad impact across our team.

Your responsibilities include:

• Developing test automation systems and serving as a team subject matter expert.
• Performing manual tests on various flows and edge cases.
• Writing reusable, extensible tests at unit and integration levels.
• Collaborating with product teams to ensure high-quality, secure, and reliable products.
• Communicating quality strategies effectively within and outside the team.
• Designing prototypes and experiments to validate system architecture and test approaches.
• Improving development processes with a focus on end-to-end quality.
• Coaching team members and fostering a quality mindset.
• Quantifying testing metrics and outcomes.
• Verifying and validating system functionality and security.
• Supporting team development and understanding of testing methodologies.

Qualifications and skills required:

• Experience with software quality assurance and testing.
• A degree in a technical discipline.
• Ability to read and write code; experience with JavaScript and Go preferred but not essential.
• Passion for delivering customer-loved products.
• Ability to analyze and debug HTTP exchanges.
• Understanding of Single Page Applications, preferably React.
• Willingness to embrace uncertainty and challenge oneself and the team.
• Strong analytical skills to identify potential issues.
• Knowledge of security, performance, usability, and scalability considerations.
• Effective communication skills.

What we offer:

• Impact within a high-growth fintech startup.
• Monthly social events and team activities.
• One week of free accommodation for relocators.
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Opportunity to earn equity via our EMI scheme.
• Company-provided laptop and tech support.
• Private healthcare and cash plan.
• Matching pension contributions up to 4%.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Snacks, drinks, and breakfast in our Shoreditch office.

We seek proactive individuals who want to make a difference. Our collaborative, entrepreneurial team is passionate about solving big problems. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including people of color, LGBTQ+ community, those with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals, parents, carers, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds. Please let us know if we can accommodate your specific needs.