Quality Assurance Engineer

Thanks to continued expansion we are now recruiting for a Quality Assurance Engineer to join our Investcentre team. 

The QA Engineer will ensure the quality of all software releases and reduce the risk associated with them

What does the job involve?

Main responsibilities:

• Carry out testing across a wide range of processes and systems - including web and mobile, API, back office (workflow) processes, 3rd party systems and integrations between all of these systems including end to end testing
• Understand and interpret business, functional and technical requirements
• Understand AJ Bell products and processes, and relevant Financial Services legislation
• Have input into how solutions are developed and delivered using knowledge and expertise to help deliver the best possible outcome for the customer
• Develop test scenarios/scripts based on user stories and requirements
• Preparing/identifying realistic data for use in tests
• Execute test scripts and record results using software testing tools (TFS/MTM)
• Raising bugs in a timely manner with sufficient detail to be fixed/reproduced
• Effectively communicate issues and concerns with developers, business analysts and other business areas and 3rd parties where appropriate

Competence, knowledge and skills 

• Knowledge of software testing practices and principles (min. ISTQB Foundation Level)
• Technical understanding of processes under test and relevant related processes and the ability to test components
• Carry out functional UI/UX testing on a variety of device platforms and backend testing into the process
• An understanding of test automation concepts and their application
• Ability to write automation tests and build on existing test suite scope
• Ability to prioritise work effectively
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with those in a technical role (e.g. developers) in addition to users
• Knowledge and experience of Financial Services sector

The role could be ideally suited to: Manual Tester/QA Engineer/Test Engineer/Test Analyst

About us:

AJ Bell is one of the fastest-growing investment platform businesses in the UK, with over 398,000 customers using our award-winning platform propositions to manage assets totalling more than £75.6 billion. Having listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange in December 2018, AJ Bell is now a FTSE 250 company.

Headquartered in Manchester with an office in central London, we now have 900 employees and have been named one of the Sunday Times ‘100 Best Companies to Work For’ for three consecutive years.

Additional Information:

There are opportunities for growth and professional development for members wanting to progress within their career including induction training and our study support scheme which is part of our benefits package.

At AJ Bell you can expect a friendly working environment with a strong sense of team work, we have a great sense of pride in what we do and this is reflected in our guiding principles.

There is an active programme of social events throughout the year, which are open to all employees.

Benefits:

• Regular remote working
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Buy as you earn share scheme
• Contributory pension
• On-site gym with PT led classes
• Support to attend conferences, events, and meet-ups
• 24 days holiday increasing to 30 with length of service
• Holiday buy scheme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity
• Death in service cover
• Confidential 24/7 365 employee assistance helpline
• Paid volunteering days
• Bike loan scheme
• Season ticket loan portal
• Plus, much more

This role is available under our hybrid working scheme. Ideally we're looking for people who are within commuting distance of one of our offices however for certain roles we can consider UK-based candidates who are further away - ask the recruitment team for more information. Please note, we are unable to provide employment sponsorship to candidates at this time.