Senior Test Engineer
This is an exciting opportunity in the Digital Services team. You'll be joining our team at a time of transformation and you will be part of shaping the future of our department. We use Agile Methodologies and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
We are looking for enthusiastic Senior Test Engineers with great technical skills able to coach and mentor other testers.
This is a rewarding role within the Test Team and provides an opportunity to contribute to the success of existing and future services provided by Companies House.
We offer an excellent benefits package that includes a generous 30 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays and 1 privilege day, and enrolment into the Civil Service Pension Scheme with a contribution rate averaging 28%. To find out more about what a great place Companies House is to work visit Companies House a>
Job description- You'll join a dynamic scrum team focused on transforming our automated testing approach for Companies House services.
- You will encourage an automated first approach.
- We're migrating from Java/ Selenium and BDD frameworks to the state-of-the-art Playwright/ TypeScript stack, integrated with BrowserStack Automate. As a key member, you'll take ownership of our test strategy, emphasising automation. You'll collaborate closely with the team to drive quality throughout development.
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Person specification
We are looking for the following experience, which will be assessed at sift and at interview. Please refer to the bullet points in bold in the experience section below when writing your personal statement.
Experience- Proven experience designing and automating software tests, ideally in web and API applications.
- Strong proficiency in Java/ Selenium or similar modern testing frameworks.
- Experience in automating Playwright & Typescript would be advantageous.
- Familiarity with cloud-based testing platforms (e.g., Browserstack Automate).
- Experience working in Agile/ Scrum environments.
- Experience of Non Functional testing practices including Security, Performance and Accessibility Testing.
- You will be proficient in Automation Testing. You will be expected to coach and mentor Test Engineers.
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Some experience of any of the following would also be beneficial;- API
- AWS
- BrowserStack
- Concourse / Jenkins
- Docker
- JMeter
- Karate/ Rest API
- MongoDB
- Oracle
- Playwright
- Postman/ SOAP UI
- Selenium Grid
- SQL
- Typescript
- Unix based systems
- Version control
- XML
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Qualifications
At least one of the following:
- A relevant certification to either ISTQB or ISEB standard or relevant functional and non-functional technical testing experience is essential.
- Certified Agile Tester or equivalent Agile working experience.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Making Effective Decisions
- Managing a Quality Service
- Delivering at Pace
- Working Together
- Developing Self and Others
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Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- Test planning and automation testing
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Benefits
We offer an excellent benefits package that includes:
- a generous 30 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays and 1 privilege day
- enrolment into the Civil Service Pension Scheme a> with a contribution rate of averaging 28%
- a range of recognition schemes including instant awards to thank and recognise each other's efforts and contributions
- strong ethos of equality, diversity and inclusion
- great work life balance with flexible and mobile working available for many roles
- a pro-active approach to employee wellbeing that allows our employees to flourish and be their best at work and has enabled us to become an Investors In People a> platinum accredited employer
- online financial support and advice
- seasonal flu jabs
- generous maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave allowances
- a focus on career development and progression
- a number of inclusive network groups to support our colleagues and a great sports and social society
- cycle to work scheme
- staff discount scheme
- holiday play scheme for children
- 3 days paid volunteering leave
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What will the process look like?- We will sift applications and then invite successful candidates from the sift stage to attend a technical assessment stage.
- At sift candidates will be assessed against experience as well as the qualifications listed in the advert and are asked to supply work history/ personal statement and reference any transferable skills using the job description for reference. The personal statement should address how you demonstrate the bullet points in bold listed in the experience section of the person specification, and how you meet the qualifications listed in the qualifications section.
- Candidates successful at sift will progress to the assessment stage, where you will asked to complete a technical activity to demonstrate the technical skills and experience listed in the job description.
- For candidates successful at technical assessment stage, the final stage is an interview (via Teams). At interview candidates will be assessed against the behaviours listed in the advert and we will use Success Profiles Behaviours, Technical Skills and Strengths. As part of the interview you will be asked to talk through your technical assessment activity.
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Next Steps
Click 'Apply Now'to be taken to our main advert Civil Service Jobs where you can see more details regarding the role, the incredible benefits we have to offer and what it's like to work in Companies House.
If you have any questions about the role or process, please reach out to kjones6@companieshouse.gov.uk.
This role closes on 20 October 2024.