Software Tester, PAY

bet365; Stoke-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

bet365 is seeking a Software Tester for the Payments Delivery Stream to ensure our global payment systems operate flawlessly and securely, handling deposits, withdrawals, and third-party integrations.

You will apply AI-driven testing, automation, and API validation, partnering with product and engineering to define test strategies, report defects in Jira, and improve testing coverage across Account Management and Onboarding.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of deposits, withdrawals and payment method integrations.
• Ability to test APIs using Gherkin syntax and interpret technical docs.
• Experience with automation tools like Playwright and AI-assisted test creation.
• Strong sense of test ownership and ability to define and execute test strategies.
• Ability to prioritise and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude.
• Proactive approach to personal development and knowledge retention.
• Ability to work collaboratively or independently on project requirements.
• Analytical mindset with high attention to detail.
• Interest in emerging technologies, specifically AI agents.

Responsibilities

• Drive AI/automation-first testing within the Payments Delivery scope.
• Define and own test strategies, providing accurate estimates and quality-focused approaches.
• Conduct quality testing on Account Management and Onboarding projects.
• Report defects accurately and manage them through Jira to resolution.
• Shape and improve agentic processes through feedback loops with the team.
• Communicate testing progress to the project team and stakeholders.
• Develop product knowledge by liaising with subject matter experts.
• Plan groundbreaking software delivery and ensure reliability across payment flows.

Skills

Payments principles

API testing (Gherkin)

Automation with Playwright

Test ownership

Requirements adaptability

Proactive learning

Collaboration/independence

Analytical mindset

AI agents interest

Tools

Playwright

Job description

Company Description

We're one of the world's leading online gambling companies, revolutionising the industry since 2000. Founded by Denise Coates CBE, we now employ over 10,000 people and serve over 120 million customers in 26 languages.
We empower our employees to push boundaries and explore new ideas, cultivating a culture that celebrates and rewards creativity. This offers employees a wealth of growth opportunities, giving them the opportunity to make a real impact in the world of online gambling. As a forward-thinking company, we're breaking new ground in software innovation too, redefining what's possible for our global worldwide.
Our focus on In-Play betting has solidified our market-leading position, featuring more than 1.38 million In-Play sporting events a year. With over 750 concurrent sporting fixtures at peak and more live sports streamed than anyone else in Europe (750,000), we handle over 6 million HTTP requests daily and process more than 1.5 million bets per hour at peak.

Job Description

As a Software Tester, you’ll ensure our global payment systems operate flawlessly, delivering seamless experiences for millions of customers.

The Payments Delivery Stream manages the complex logic powering our global transactions. This team ensures every deposit, withdrawal, and integration operates with precision, security, and reliability.

You will join this team to champion quality, using AI-driven tools and automation to test intricate payment flows. This role involves deep technical analysis, from API testing to validating compliance controls, ensuring our software remains robust and scalable.

With the use of cutting-edge technology and AI, you will focus on testing complex payment logic, third-party provider integrations and compliance controls across our site and back-office tooling.

This role is eligible for inclusion in the company’s hybrid work from home policy.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of payments principles, including deposits, withdrawals, and payment method integrations
• Proficiency in API testing using Gherkin syntax and technical documentation interpretation
• Experience with automation tools like Playwright and AI-assisted test creation
• Strong sense of test ownership with the ability to define and execute comprehensive test strategies
• Ability to prioritise and react to changing requirements with a positive attitude
• Proactive approach to personal development and knowledge retention
• Ability to work collaboratively or independently on project requirements
• Analytical mindset with high attention to detail
• Interest in emerging technologies, specifically AI agents

Additional Information

• Drive an 'AI/Automated first' approach by verifying and creating Agentic generated test scope and executables
• Define and own test strategies, providing accurate estimates and recommending quality-focused approaches
• Conduct quality testing on Account Management and Onboarding projects
• Report defects accurately and manage them through to resolution via Jira
• Shape and improve agentic processes through active feedback loops
• Communicate testing progress to the project team and escalat...
• Develop product knowledge by liaising with subject matter experts
• Plan groundbreaking software delivery
• Build successful relationships across the business to uncover new ideas
• Maintain a proactive approach to personal development while adapting to changing circumstances

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