Lead Test Automation Engineer

The Thinking Traveller; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Thinking Traveller, a company dedicated to providing exceptional villa experiences, seeks a Lead Test Automation Engineer to establish a Quality Assurance function. This role will involve developing QA strategies, managing testing practices, and collaborating with a diverse team to enhance software quality essential for seamless client journeys.

Benefits

Health Shield cashplan

Life Assurance

Season ticket loan scheme

Staff Discount on villas

Flexi-working options

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of testing methodologies including UAT, system integration, and regression testing.
• Extensive experience designing and creating test automation scripts.
• Ability to communicate technical issues to technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive QA strategy for the software development function.
• Implement the QA strategy by writing test scripts and collaborating with the Scrum team.
• Test developer output and work collaboratively with developers to resolve defects.

Skills

Testing methodologies

Playwright

Git

Communication

Tools

Defect tracking systems

Testing frameworks

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

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Our vision is to be the world’s most thoughtful villa company. To achieve our vision, we are thoughtful, we work with integrity, and we take a principled, considerate, proactive and passionate approach to what we do.

Every day.

Job Location: London, UK

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Job Purpose: Ensure the quality of the systems that power our client journey and business workflows. With proficiency in Playwright and Git, the successful candidate will play a key role in the development and enhancement of our proprietary software. You will be responsible for both high-level strategy development and hands-on work. The hands-on work will comprise both manual and automated testing.The successful candidate should have excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with non-technical members of the wider systems team and the business, and engage with external clients and stakeholders when necessary.

Reports To: Chief Technology Officer

Working Partnerships:Engineering, Product, Design, Sales, Operations

What we do

We manage an exclusive collection of luxury villas around the Mediterranean. Our knowledgeable sales team personally chats with our clients to matchmake them with the perfect villa. We then arrange everything that they need for their stay; including private chefs, experiences, boat trips, cooking courses, wine-tasting, and getting them into the places only locals know. The Engineering team builds all the tools that we need to make this as seamless as possible. We're backed by Piper Private Equity (Monica Vinader, Bloom & Wild, Flat Iron, Neom) and have been awarded B Corp status.

Technology at The Thinking Traveller

Founded more than two decades ago, we’ve experienced a wide range of technology over the last two decades and currently use a mix of systems to meet our needs. Now we’re on a mission to prepare for the future.

This is an exciting greenfield opportunity. We’re creating a Quality Assurance function within the Technology team for the very first time. The successful candidate will play a significant role in establishing the standards and practices of this function. The role will involve managing other quality assurance employees and contractors from time to time.

Job Accountabilities

• Develop a comprehensive QA strategy for the software development function
• As required, hire and manage quality assurance staff and contractors
• Implement the QA strategy by writing test scripts, creating end to end tests, and collaborating with the rest of the Scrum team as well as stakeholders
• Establish and document comprehensive software quality assurance practices, procedures, and solutions, scaled appropriately to an SME
• Test developer output and work collaboratively with developers to investigate, analyse, document, and resolve defects
• Work with developers to establish unit and feature testing best practices
• Establish, track, and report metrics relevant to software quality
• Act as an ultimate point of escalation and resolution for software quality issues in the business
• Recommend improvements in software to enhance user experience
• Design, develop, and maintain test automation scripts
• Contribute to story planning and the development of acceptance criteria
• Engage with users and stakeholders to understand business objectives and requirements
• Keep up-to-date with industry trends and best practices
• Relentlessly blast through obstacles to get the job done

Person Specification

• Deep understanding of testing methodologies including UAT, system integration, and regression testing
• Solid knowledge of Playwright and Git
• Extensive experience designing and creating test automation scripts
• Management of defect tracking systems and testing frameworks
• Ability to communicate technical issues to technical and non-technical audiences
• Good understanding of the Document Object Model
• Experience with usability and accessibility testing

Nice to have

• Experience with load and performance testing
• Experience using Jira and writing clear and comprehensive developer documentation in Confluence
• Knowledge of security testing
• Experience of CI/CD pipelines
• You love travel!

Please still apply even if you don’t meet all the ‘nice to have’ criteria — we value diverse strengths and experiences. We love having a team made up of various strengths from a range of backgrounds, and we’d love you to apply if you bring something different.

What we can offer you

• A modern, spacious and comfortable office environment in the heart of Shoreditch
• Social events organically organised by our Thinkers
• Health Shield cashplan with access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Life Assurance
• Season ticket loan scheme
• Staff Discount on our villas
• The Truman Brewery Black Card offering discount on local shops around the office
• Flexi-working options such as: hybrid working (3 days’ in the office / 2 days’ from home); Working From Abroad Allowance; Volunteering Day

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

At The Thinking Traveller, we value and prioritise diversity and inclusion within our workplace, recognising the importance of ongoing improvement in this area. Our goal is to cultivate a thoughtful culture where every individual feels genuinely appreciated, respected, and included.

We firmly believe that by attracting a diverse group of talented individuals, we can benefit from a wide range of perspectives, experiences, and ideas. This diverse tapestry of Thinkers enables us to deliver exceptional results to our esteemed clients. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, irrespective of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, or disability.

If you are considering joining our team, we encourage you to apply and inform us if any adjustments are required during our recruitment processes. Your unique perspective and potential contributions are valued, as we strive to create an environment that is inclusive and supportive to all.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

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