Overview
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly experienced Software Engineer to join our team in Milton Keynes. As the Software Engineer in Test - Mobile Automation, you will have autonomy to build a revolutionising automation framework using JavaScript, WebDriver IO, Appium. You will contribute to the technical design, testing, implementation, and delivery of mobile applications using continuous delivery and agile best practices. The difference you'll make.
Responsibilities
* Managing quality of the software product by implementing effective testing strategies, processes, and tools, reducing defects and issues during the software development life cycle and increasing customer satisfaction.
* Delivering automation suites efficiently on time by coordinating and controlling dependencies and timelines.
* Producing a detailed certification and project report to consolidate the current project status.
* Supporting the team to brainstorm effective solutions in the event of a problem.
* Working with Development, QA engineers and business analysts to ensure the agreed solution is built, tested, and implemented to the highest standards.
* Designing and developing Java/JavaScript, Selenium/WebDriver IO test automation frameworks that meet the project requirements.
* Being familiar with the latest tools and technologies for test automation and selecting the most appropriate ones for the project.
* Having experience on both Android and iOS platforms for mobile native application automation.
* Defining the automation strategy for the project, including scope, level, and types of tests to be automated.
* Liaising with developers and testers to integrate the automation in the development process to achieve CI/CD.
* Developing scripts using JavaScript, NodeJS, WebDriver IO / Selenium, Jest, and Cucumber.
* Detailed understanding of CI/CD pipelines.
* Hands-on experience with GitHub, including GitHub Actions workflows.
* AWS certification or any cloud certification.
* Experience in non-functional testing (preferably performance testing).
* Here at Santander, we push the boundaries and create innovative, customer-centric tech solutions. We collaborate to provide these world-class technical solutions and are adopting Agile across our business as we digitally transform our platforms and services to create the bank of the future.
About Santander and working arrangements
Our teams adopt change and continually look for new and better ways to deliver. We collaborate to solve problems and find solutions in what can be a complex and challenging environment. Our passion for excellence and our tech is what makes our area so successful. We champion diversity, form teams and support learning in a people-oriented and diverse environment for all.
We welcome applications with the understanding that, should you be offered this role, there may be no relocation package available. Santander will pay the employer mandatory government fees that are required to pay in connection with visa sponsorship. You may be liable for your own personal employee immigration and relocation costs.
Working patterns and flexibility
We want our people to thrive at work and home, and also be able to deliver the best outcomes for our customers and to help each other develop. To support this, we offer site-based contracts with a hybrid working pattern and our expected level of attendance in an office is at least 12 days per month (pro-rata for part-time roles).
If you apply for this role in these locations, please consider travelling distance, time, and cost from your home to the office. We are happy to discuss specific working patterns and arrangements within this hybrid approach during the recruitment process. If you are interested in this role but with part-time hours or a job-share, we would still love to hear from you and discuss these options.
Inclusion and rewards
Inclusion: At Santander we're creating a thriving workplace where all colleagues feel they belong and are supported to succeed. We celebrate diversity and attract, retain and develop talented people through the values Simple, Personal, and Fair. How we'll reward you: in addition to a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a benefits package that you can tailor to your needs.
* Eligible for a discretionary performance-related annual bonus.
* 8% of salary into pension by default, up to 12.5% contribution if you contribute; some contributions can be taken in cash if you prefer.
* 30 days' holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days after 5 years of service, with the option to purchase up to 5 contractual days per year.
* £6,000 car allowance per year.
* Company-funded private medical insurance for you; voluntary healthcare benefits at discounted rates (family cover available).
* Protected benefits including company-funded death-in-service, income protection, and options for additional life assurance and critical illness cover.
* Share in Santander's success through share plans.
* Employee benefits including access to staff versions of certain Santander products and other deals and discounts.
We are an equal opportunity employer. You may be offered a role in a different location or schedule consistent with business needs.
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