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About The Role
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on people’s lives? Do you want to be part of a company that is striving to revolutionise access to healthcare in the UK? At Simplyhealth, our health plans provide the opportunity to attend routine dental treatments, visit the optician, have complementary therapies (e.g., physio), and much more by providing financial support to those who need it.
We’re not just your average health company; we’re aiming to revolutionise access to healthcare in the UK by offering innovative health and wellbeing solutions that are affordable, accessible, and effective. From preventive care to comprehensive medical support, we aim to empower individuals to take charge of their health and inspire them to make the most of their wellbeing.
As Lead Test Automation Engineer, you’ll work with Test Analysts, Software Developers, Product Owners, and Business Analysts to ensure software solutions meet business needs. You’ll be hands-on with testing across various projects, provide technical leadership and mentoring to the test team, and work on the technical roadmap and strategy for automation.
You’ll advocate for agile development frameworks, coach Test Automation Engineers, and help create a positive working environment within scrum teams to ensure solutions are fit for purpose and delivered on time.
Key responsibilities
* Help define and implement quality and test processes in line with Agile & Scrum principles.
* Contribute to strategy delivery, recognizing strategic imperatives and impacts.
* Define automation strategy and ensure best practices are followed.
* Collaborate on frameworks & tech stacks to benefit Simplyhealth.
* Review test scripts for quality and structure.
* Prioritize and approve test scenarios and automation scripts.
* Coach and mentor Test Automation Engineers.
* Work with Developers to ensure defects are fixed and retested effectively.
About You
To be considered, you must have:
* Proven experience leading and mentoring QA automation teams.
* Experience in test automation for software applications.
* Experience working in an Agile environment.
* Proficiency in UI and API testing.
* Knowledge of frameworks like Selenium, Appium, Playwright, RestAssured.
* Knowledge of JavaScript and/or TypeScript.
Our dream candidate might also have
* Knowledge of performance and security testing.
* Experience with automated mobile testing.
What’s in it for you
Joining Simplyhealth means being part of a vibrant community passionate about creating a positive impact. Benefits include:
* Meaningful Work: Opportunity to improve access to healthcare.
* Innovation and Collaboration: Culture that values diverse perspectives and creativity.
* Growth and Development: Access to resources, training, and mentorship.
* Work / Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements.
* Community Engagement: Use of 3 annual volunteering days.
Our benefits also include a discretionary bonus, pension, holiday entitlement, flexible benefits, health plans, wellbeing programs, and discounts. Our head office is in Hampshire, with flexible and hybrid working options available.
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