Software Test Engineer

Software Test Engineer

Posted 4 days ago by DVF Recruitment

£55,000 Per year
Undetermined
Remote
England, United Kingdom

Summary: The Software QA Test Analyst role is a fixed-term contract for 12 months, focusing on enhancing the digital product landscape in life and protection. The position requires collaboration with engineering and QA teams to ensure quality through various testing methodologies. Candidates should possess strong experience in web-based application testing and automated testing practices. The role is fully remote, with occasional team visits to Peterborough expected.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop in-depth product knowledge.
  • Work within Agile teams to drive projects.
  • Conduct performance and security testing.
  • Test web-based applications and write SQL queries.
  • Implement Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices.
  • Develop automated test scripts beyond record-and-playback tools.
  • Utilize web testing technologies and frameworks.
  • Hands-on experience with Selenium, C#, and xUnit.

Key Skills:

  • Understanding of Agile methodologies.
  • Strong experience in automated testing for web and mobile applications.
  • Knowledge of web performance best practices.
  • Strong database knowledge.
  • Exposure to Test-Driven Development (TDD).

Salary (Rate): £55,000.00 yearly

City: undetermined

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Software QA Test Analyst FTC 12 MONTHS £45-55,000 REMOTE I'm working with the Head of Engineering, DevOps, and Testing as well as the QA Manager onboard x2 Software QA Test Analysts urgently for a 12 month initial contract with a view to either renew or convert FTE to drive the various projects around there life / protection digital product landscape. Experience sought:

  • Understanding and developing in-depth product knowledge
  • Experience working within Agile teams
  • Knowledge of performance and security testing
  • Understanding of web performance best practices
  • Strong experience testing web-based applications
  • Strong database knowledge, including writing SQL queries
  • Exposure to Test-Driven Development (TDD)
  • Experience in automated testing for both web and mobile applications
  • Ability to develop automated test scripts beyond record-and-playback tools
  • Knowledge of web testing technologies and frameworks
  • Hands-on experience with Selenium, C#, and xUnit
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies and TDD practices

Roles are paying £50-55k and are fully remote (although with an expectation 2-3 times in the year a visit may be required as a team to realign in the Peterborough area).