JOB TITLE: Senior Software Engineer In Test
LOCATION: Hertfordshire
SALARY: Up to £65,000
WAY OF WORKING: Full Time | Hybrid | Permanent
THE BUSINESS:
C4S Search are proud to be working a fast growing, ambitious marketing, and technology company in the Hertfordshire area.
THE SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER IN TEST OPPORTUNITY:
* A skilled Senior Software Engineer in Test excels in time management, organisation, and communication. They advocate for best practices in software design, development, and testing, continually enhancing their technical skills.
* Engages as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) throughout the development lifecycle, ensuring quality-focused approaches and substantial automation.
* Develops and executes white box tests at the source code level, advising on code quality enhancements and constructing automated test suites.
* Designs automated tools and frameworks for comprehensive software validation and end-to-end functional testing.
* Implements CI frameworks for continuous testing and delivery, driving advancements in CI practices.
* Utilises performance, load, security, and service virtualisation testing tools, offering advice on best practices and integration into CI environments.
* Collaborates with stakeholders to formulate test plans and conditions, advocating for thorough test data conditioning and effective communication throughout projects.
YOUR KEY SKILLS:
* Skilled in developing UI and API Test Automation Frameworks and libraries
* Proficient in automating tests using frameworks such as Selenium, Playwright, Appium, or similar tools.
* Extensive experience in server-side API testing, Integration testing, and a solid grasp of REST APIs
* Competent in utilising JIRA for defect logging, test scenario development, execution, and generating status reports/dashboards.
* Proficient in crafting complex SQL queries.
* Well-versed in setting up CI/CD pipelines with Gitlab
* Familiarity with Agile/Scrum/Kanban methodologies.
* Proficient in programming languages such as PHP and TypeScript/JavaScript
* Experience with tools like Postman, LambdaTest, and K6.
* Skilled in troubleshooting test failures and implementing appropriate fixes.
* Proficient in conducting feasibility, compatibility testing, and prototyping for various features.
* Strong skills in identifying trends and pattern recognition.
* Experience in functional and integration testing across various browsers.
* Proficient in regression, performance, and load testing.
* Capable of documenting risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies, and proactively managing them.
* Clear communication skills for effective collaboration with stakeholders on Sprint/Test Strategy
* Strong interpersonal skills including negotiation, facilitation, and consensus building; ability to prioritise, influence, and persuade without direct control.
* Ability to work both independently and as a team player.
C4S Search connect future tech talent with leading deep tech, bio tech & clean tech organisations and we are always keen to hear from those who work in the tech industry.
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