Senior Test Engineer

Job summary

Senior Test Engineer x2
£63,000 per annum
Bedford
Permanent
Hybrid Working

A Senior Test Engineer is responsible for owning the overall Automated Testing process, creating and maintaining the framework and supporting the Test Engineers with their automated testing, and maintaining the Automated Regression packs. You will also work directly with the Product Teams (Scrum Teams) to support their delivery.

At this role level, you will:

• Identify and raise awareness of risks arising from the automation test results

• Take ownership of automation framework and monitor it’s adherence

• Be proficient in a range of coding languages (you may be an expert in only one)

• Mentor and advise other team members in testing practices and rollout of Playwright with Typescript

• Participate in the QE Community of Practice to mature the team and collaborate with other members.

Job description

Role Overview

• Own overall Test Automation work, including the framework and standards, and support the wider team in their use

• Champion the integration of testing into CI/CD pipelines and development workflows

• Support Test Engineers to deliver automated test sets that can be incorporated into the wider pack

• Develop strategies to support rapid delivery

• Act as a mentor and technical guide to Test Engineers, supporting their development and upskilling

• Represent QA/Testing inside a Scrum Team, evaluating and owning appropriate tickets

• Evaluate Backlog Items for testability

• Support stakeholders in matters of automated testing to increase understanding

• Active participation in Agile ceremonies and advocate for quality at every stage of the development lifecycle

• Act as an escalation point for Test Engineers on technical issues, and escalate to QA Manager where required

• Monitor, analyse, and report on quality metrics to inform decision-making and continuous improvement

• Engage in the Quality Engineering Community of Practice work to help mature the function and improve capabilities

Person specification

• Strong experience in Automation Testing Experience, with the ability to plan, design, script and execute tests – including integrating automated tests into delivery pipelines

• Expertise and extensive experience in Playwright using Typescript

• Creation and maintenance of Automation Frameworks

• Strong expertise in test automation principles, frameworks, and practices.

• Ability to script Automation tests at a code level, including aspects such as data matrices and cross-browser functionality

• Experience working as part of a Scrum Team within Agile methodology

• Deep understanding of software development processes, testing methodologies, and quality metrics

• Ability to communicate with multiple levels of stakeholders, both technical and non-technical

• Proven ability to lead quality initiatives and influence engineering practices.

• Experience mentoring other test engineers

• Testing Methodology certificate (ISTBA/ISEB, BCS, etc.) preferable.

Benefits

About Us
The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) is based in Bedford, in a recently renovated modern office. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to become an integral part of a dynamic organisation, working to help people across the UK.

At the heart of the Money and Pensions Service are our values – caring, connecting, and transforming, which are the foundation of our success. They permeate every area of our work and define all our business relationships and the way we work with each other. We’re not only looking for the best people to come and work for us, but we need people who align themselves with our values:

• Caring
  We care about our colleagues and the people whose lives we are here to transform.
• Connecting
  We will transform lives through our ability to make positive connections.
• Transforming
  We are committed to transforming lives and making a positive societal impact.

Our Inclusive Working Environment
By fostering our values, we are immensely proud of the inclusive working environment that we have created. The diversity of our people is a strength that we embrace and wish to build upon, so we are committed to attracting people of all backgrounds. We work hard to ensure that we have a progressive approach to inclusion, equity, and belonging. We really do want our colleagues to “bring their whole selves to work.”

Our colleague and ally networks encompass LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, women’s health, men’s health, ethnicity, and diversity.

What We Offer

• Generous Annual Leave – 30 days plus Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme – contributions matched 2 to 1 (employer contribution up to 10% of your salary)
• Interest-free loan for season tickets for buses and trains
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Subsidised eye tests & flu jabs
• Life assurance scheme
• Give as you earn scheme
• Employee assistance programme (EAP)
• PAM Assist and PAM Life scheme (Wellbeing)
• Enhanced family and sick pay
• Paid volunteering (2 days a year)
• Recognition Scheme
• Discounts portal to numerous retailers

Flexible Working
At MaPS, we take pride in our flexible approach to work. As standard, we work on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 2 days in the office per month. Hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and our headquarters in Bedford will be your contractual place of work. The number of days that anyone will be able to work at home will be determined primarily by business needs, but personal and other relevant circumstances will also be considered. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working, including whether a hybrid working arrangement is suitable for you, will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

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Selection process details

Recruitment Process:

1. Initial Review: Our recruiter will review your CV. If it looks like a good fit, they'll reach out to arrange a call.
2. Hiring Manager Review: If the recruiter thinks you're suitable, your CV will be passed to the hiring manager, who will decide whether to invite you for an interview.
3. Interview: If selected, you'll participate in a virtual interview. This single-stage process allows you to demonstrate your skills and experience through competency-based questions.

Career Development
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