Automation QA Engineer at Bede involved in testing and maintaining platform quality. Ensuring high standards through automation tools in a hybrid work setting.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using industry standard tools and frameworks
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and apply appropriate testing methodologies, ensuring alignment with Bede's development processes
Identify areas of automation opportunity within the testing process and implement automation frameworks, tools, and strategies to increase test efficiency and coverage
Conduct thorough regression testing to validate software stability and ensure existing functionalities remain unaffected by new feature implementations
Perform root cause analysis for test failures and work closely with the development team to resolve issues promptly
Create and maintain test data, test environments, and test harnesses required for automated testing
Monitor and analyse test results, track key testing metrics, and provide regular reports on the quality of software releases to stakeholders
Proactively identify areas for process improvement within the testing methodologies and participate in discussions to enhance testing practices
Stay updated with the latest trends and best practices in software testing and share knowledge with the team to foster continuous learning and improvement
Requirements
Proficient in C# programming language
Expertise in software testing, including data and functionality validation
Skilled in translating business requirements into comprehensive test cases
Familiarity with Git or other version control systems
Proficient in working with APIs and databases
Proven ability to drive process improvements
Exceptional analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams
Ability to adapt to evolving technologies and stay updated with industry trends in software testing and quality assurance
Work well individually or as part of a team
Self-starter willing and able to take ownership and assume responsibility
Ability to manage own time and prioritise effectively
Benefits
A friendly, flexible and trust-based approach to working
25 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays and usually a generous Christmas break
Fully matched private pension scheme (up to 8%)
Bupa private healthcare from day one, including cash plan benefits, dental and optical cover (covers all pre-existing conditions)
Life assurance cover of 4x your annual salary
Employee Assistance Programme (via Bupa), providing confidential support and practical advice whenever you might need it
Access to Calm - the #1 app for meditation and sleep
Innovation and learning – space to develop skills, try new ideas and experiment, with an annual hackathon where some ideas make it into real work.
A work-owned mobile phone or tablet of your choice, with the monthly contract covered by us
A great office setup – free snacks and drinks every day, plus regular food vans from some of the best places in Newcastle
Bede Bucks – exclusive colleague discounts and access to a wellbeing platform
Lots of social events – both in and outside of working hours
Referral programme – help us grow the team and receive a referral bonus of up to £3,000 (pre-tax, subject to scheme terms)
Bede swag – including hoodies, t-shirts and our much-loved Bede socks
Bede Holidays – extra discretionary days off through the year as a thank-you for the great work our teams do
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