QA Engineer

Liberty Global; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job description

We are looking for a QA Engineer to join our Blume Finance Solutions team based in Leeds or Bradford. This permanent role offers hybrid working, you will be expected to work in the office at least 2 days a week.

We are expanding and enhancing our Lending Digital Platform, InsurTech payments, and Speciality Finance payments for our operational companies across six European countries: the United Kingdom, Belgium, the Netherlands, Ireland, Switzerland, and Slovakia. We are seeking a talented and experienced QA Engineer who excels in a dynamic FinTech environment and is passionate about ensuring seamless, high-quality end-to-end user experiences.

What will you be doing?

• Design, implement, and manage both automated and manual test cases for web applications and APIs.
• Conduct comprehensive end-to-end testing across the front-end (React.js), back-end (C#, Java, Python), and Google Cloud services (including Terraform).
• Identify, document, and monitor bugs and performance issues, working closely with developers to resolve them.
• Develop and maintain test plans, test scripts, and test automation frameworks.
• Collaborate with DevOps and integrate automated testing within CI/CD pipelines.
• Execute load testing, security testing, and regression testing to ensure the stability and scalability of our systems.
• Promote and implement best practices for QA methodologies, tools, and processes within an agile environment.

We tend to look for people with:

Essential

• Extensive experience in software testing and test automation.
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end testing methodologies for web applications.
• Proficiency in test automation frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress, and Playwright.
• Experience in testing cloud-based applications, preferably on GCP.
• Familiarity with REST API testing using tools like Postman.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and integration testing, including Terraform and GitHub Actions.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a remote/hybrid team environment.

Preferred

• Experience with performance testing tools like JMeter and Gatling.
• Familiarity with security testing practices, including OWASP and Burp Suite.
• Experience with contract testing tools such as Pact.
• Understanding of containerization and Kubernetes.
• Experience with mobile application testing for iOS and Android.
• Knowledge of BDD/TDD frameworks like Cucumber.
• Relevant certifications such as ISTQB or Certified Cloud Practitioner.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase 5 more
• Access to wellbeing and mental health benefits such as the Calm app, personal medical, critical illness cover and dental insurance
• Matched pension contribution up to 10%
• Access to our car benefit scheme
• Access to our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career with us
• The chance to join an innovative, fast-paced and passionate team

Who we are:

Liberty Blume, a Liberty Global company, is a rapidly growing business services provider, specialising in tech-enabled back-office solutions. Our mission is to deliver efficiency, scale and value to our customers through Business, Procurement and Financial Solutions. If you’re curious, customer centric and enjoy being one step ahead, join us on our scale up journey and unlock your freedom to grow!

Liberty Global is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive environment and accommodating all candidates. We’re eager to hear from you, no matter your background.