Senior Test Engineer (P-2792726218)

Reed Talent Solutions; Bedford; Sur place; GBP 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Money and Pensions Service is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to own the automated testing process, build and maintain the framework, and support Delivery with automated testing for Scrum teams. You will mentor others in testing practices, particularly around Playwright, and ensure quality is embedded across development workstreams.

You will collaborate with Product Teams to drive reliable test coverage, contribute to governance of testing standards, and advocate QA best practices throughout

Qualifications

• Own the automated testing process and framework.
• Mentor and advise team members in testing practices and Playwright rollout.
• Collaborate with Product Teams (Scrum) to support delivery.

Responsabilités

• Identify and raise risks from automation results.
• Own and maintain the automation framework and standards.
• Champion integration of testing into CI/CD pipelines.
• Deliver automated test sets for the wider pack.
• Engage in Agile ceremonies and improve quality through metrics.
• Act as escalation point for Test Engineers on technical issues.

Connaissances

Automation testing

Playwright

CI/CD

Mentoring

Scrum

Quality assurance

Outils

Playwright

CI/CD tooling

Description du poste

At the heart of the Money and Pensions Service are our values – caring, connecting and transforming, which are the foundation of our success. They permeate every area of our work and define all our business relationships and the way we work with each other. We’re not only looking for the best people to come and work for us, but we need people who align themselves to our values.

Caring. We care about our colleagues and people whose lives we are here to transform. Connecting. We will transform lives through our ability to make positive connections. Transforming. We are committed to transforming lives and make a positive societal impact.

We help people – particularly those most in need – to improve their financial wellbeing and build a better, more confident future. Working collaboratively across the UK, we make sure customers can access high-quality money and pensions guidance and debt advice throughout their lives, however and whenever they need it.

By fostering our values, we are very proud of the inclusive working environment that we have created. We are committed to attracting people of all backgrounds, we want our colleagues to reflect our customers and the people we assist.

The role

A Senior Test Engineer is responsible for owning the overall Automated Testing process, creating and maintaining the framework and supporting the Test Engineers with their automated testing, and maintaining the Automated Regression packs. You will also work directly with the Product Teams (Scrum Teams) to support their delivery.

You will also work directly with the Product Teams (Scrum Teams) to support their delivery, acting as a Test Engineer within the team.

At this role level, you will:

• Identify and raise awareness of risks arising from the automation test results
• Take ownership of automation framework and monitor it’s adherence
• Be proficient in a range of coding languages (you may be an expert in only one)
• Mentor and advise other team members in testing practices and rollout of Playwright tool
• Participate in the QE Community of Practice to mature the team and collaborate with other members.

Key accountabilities

Own and maintain Automated Regression packs so they remain relevant and add value

Own overall Test Automation work, including the framework and standards, and support the wider team in their use

Champion the integration of testing into CI/CD pipelines and development workflows

Support Test Engineers to deliver automated test sets that can be incorporated into the wider pack

Develop strategies to support rapid delivery

Act as a mentor and technical guide to Test Engineers, supporting their development and upskilling

Represent QA/Testing inside a Scrum Team, evaluating and owning appropriate tickets

Evaluate Backlog Items for testability

Support stakeholders in matters of automated testing to increase understanding

Active participation in Agile ceremonies and advocate for quality at every stage of the development lifecycle

Act as an escalation point for Test Engineers on technical issues, and escape to QA Manager where required

Monitor, analyse, and report on quality metrics to inform decision-making and continuous improvement

Engage in the Quality Engineering Community of Practice work to help mature the function and improve capabilities