Junior Test Engineer

Vanquis; Bradford (IA); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Hybrid Working

Annual Leave 25–30 Days

Pension Contribution up to 10%

Learning & Wellbeing via LinkedIn

Job summary

Vanquis is modernising its technology landscape and strengthening how quality is built into delivery. An Associate Test Engineer will plan, execute and document testing across Salesforce, MuleSoft integrations and enterprise data flows, while progressing toward a Test Engineer role.

Responsibilities include creating test conditions, reviewing requirements, logging defects and supporting automated testing within a regulated environment. Collaboration across Agile ceremonies will be essential.

Qualifications

• Relevant academic, placement, internship, or early professional experience in software testing, automation, APIs, data or technology delivery.
• Developing knowledge of test planning, test design, execution, defect management and reporting.
• Ability to apply structured testing techniques to defined requirements and maintain accurate evidence.
• Strong communication, organisation and willingness to learn, seek feedback and escalate risks appropriately.
• Awareness of secure data handling and the controls expected in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute test conditions, test cases, test data and expected results for defined Salesforce, MuleSoft and data changes.
• Review requirements, designs and acceptance criteria with support from experienced colleagues.
• Record defects with clear steps, evidence, actual results and expected outcomes, and support retesting through to closure.
• Execute existing Copado Robotic Testing suites and create straightforward automated tests using approved patterns.
• Maintain accurate execution status, traceability, test evidence and defect records.
• Collaborate across Agile ceremonies, release validation and post-deployment checks while managing assigned work and escalating blockers.

Job description

Build your quality engineering career and help shape what comes next at Vanquis.

We’re modernising our technology landscape and strengthening how quality is built into delivery. This is an opportunity to develop practical testing, automation, API and data skills in a supportive, regulated environment.

As an Associate Test Engineer, you’ll support the planning, execution, automation and documentation of testing across Salesforce, MuleSoft integrations and enterprise data flows. You’ll take ownership of clearly defined testing activities while building the capability to progress towards a Test Engineer role.

There’s More to the Story

This role is just one part of a much bigger transformation. Explore our Technology & Change careers page to meet the teams, discover our technology journey and see how you can help share what’s next.

How you’ll make an impact

• Prepare and execute test conditions, test cases, test data and expected results for defined Salesforce, MuleSoft and data changes.
• Review requirements, designs and acceptance criteria with support from experienced colleagues.
• Record defects with clear steps, evidence, actual results and expected outcomes, and support retesting through to closure.
• Execute existing Copado Robotic Testing suites and create straightforward automated tests using approved patterns.
• Maintain accurate execution status, traceability, test evidence and defect records.
• Collaborate across Agile ceremonies, release validation and post-deployment checks while managing assigned work and escalating blockers.

So that...

• Changes are tested consistently against agreed requirements and quality standards.
• Gaps, ambiguities and testability concerns are identified early.
• Delivery teams can investigate efficiently and make informed release decisions.
• Repeatable testing becomes more efficient, reliable and scalable.
• Quality decisions are supported by clear, auditable information.
• Quality is embedded throughout delivery and risks are addressed promptly.

Why this role matters

Technology & Change is a strategic priority for Vanquis. This development role helps us deliver reliable change by strengthening test coverage, producing accurate evidence, identifying defects early and supporting controlled release activity across business‑critical platforms.

You’ll work closely with Test Engineers, Test Leads, software engineers, business analysts, product owners, data engineers, operations teams and business testers, seeing how your work contributes to meaningful outcomes.

Our Quality Engineering approach

Quality built in

Testing and quality considerations are embedded throughout delivery.

Automation with purpose

Repeatable scenarios are automated where this improves risk coverage, frequency and value.

Secure and controlled

Test data, access, evidence and environments are handled in line with agreed controls.

Shared ownership

Quality engineers collaborate with delivery and business colleagues from refinement through release.

Continuous learning

Coaching, peer review and delivery experience build confidence and technical capability.

Technology stack and testing tools

Platforms & Integration

• Salesforce
• MuleSoft and API‑led integration
• Enterprise data flows
• Controlled test environments
• CI/CD and release governance

Testing, Data & Automation

• Copado Robotic Testing
• Functional, API, integration and regression testing
• Basic SQL, reconciliation and data‑quality checks
• Test cases, traceability, evidence and defect management
• Automated execution, reusable keywords and clear assertions

Essential Experience

Relevant academic, placement, internship, personal project or early professional experience in software testing, automation, APIs, data or technology delivery.

Developing knowledge of test planning, test design, execution, defect management and reporting.

Ability to apply structured testing techniques to defined requirements and maintain accurate evidence.

Strong communication, organisation and willingness to learn, seek feedback and escalat[??] risks appropriately.

Awareness of secure data handling and the controls expected in a regulated environment.

Useful, but not essential

ISTQB Foundation Level, or a commitment to work towards it.

Exposure to Salesforce, MuleSoft, APIs, basic SQL or data reconciliation.

Copado Robotic Testing, Trailhead badges or equivalent automation learning.

Awareness of financial services, consumer lending, cards, retail banking or another regulated environment.

Career development

You’ll build capability through structured learning, coaching, peer review and practical delivery experience. As your confidence and technical depth grow, you’ll develop towards the broader ownership, judgement and autonomy expected of a Test Engineer.

Why Vanquis?

Benefits & Culture

Award-Winning Employer

Great Place to Work Certified

• Financial Times Best Employers 2025 & 2026
• Armed Forces Friendly Employer, Bronze. Flexible Hybrid Working A balanced approach to office and home working. Inclusive Culture A workplace where colleagues are supported, respected and encouraged to be themselves. Up to 10% Pension Contribution Helping you plan and prepare for the future 25–30 Days Annual Leave Time away to rest, reset and recharge. Learning & Wellbeing LinkedIn Learning Access to learning resources to support your growth and development. Two Volunteering Days Paid time to support causes that matter to you. Enhanced Family Leave Supporting colleagues through important life moments. Paid Birthday Leave An extra day off to celebrate you. Career Development Opportunities Support to build skills, grow your career and shape what comes next.

Recruitment agency information

Our Talent Acquisition team manages all recruitment activity directly. We work with approved recruitment partners where additional support is required. Unsolicited CVs submitted without prior agreement from Vanquis Talent Acquisition will be considered direct applications and no agency fees will be payable.