We are looking for a driven IT or Engineering graduate with a great commercial experience as a Software Test Engineer. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for technology, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to identify vulnerabilities both within requirements and our products. You will be highly organized, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. As a self-starter, you will have the opportunity to make significant contributions to the success of the company and drive the quality of our products forward. Company Background Firemelon is the UK leading provider of software solutions to the Travel and Pet Insurance sectors. Through our flagship Magenta system, we provide a platform to sell policies via call centres, direct websites and price comparison sites. Firemelon have a wide range of clients in the UK and worldwide from small brokers to large blue-chip organisations. We continue our ambitious plans and are looking for talented people to join our fun and fast-paced Company to help take us to the next level. We are committed to ensuring that everyone feels valued, respected and you’d be joining a team of talented, passionate individuals who have our clients’ needs at the heart of everything they do. We are a growing Company where every single person is encouraged to contribute to ideas, projects and ways of working. Every single member of the team is importance to the success of our business! The Role We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Software Test Engineer to join our growing QA team. You will have at least 3 years' of commercial experience and will take on a significant level of responsibility in the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) through test planning, execution, and reporting for the products we provide to our clients. The role involves working in small teams or individually, depending on the scale of the project, and will include developing test scenarios based on user stories and adding automation where possible. We follow agile methodologies, use JIRA for project tracking, and utilise Azure DevOps to ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a solid foundation in software testing who is ready to contribute directly to product quality while continuing to learn and grow in a supportive environment. Essential Criteria 3 years’ experience in a software testing role Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or an IT related field (or equivalent third level qualification, or hold a recognised software testing qualification) Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools and processes Experience in writing clear, concise and comprehensive test plans, test cases and test reports A good understanding of the software development process Self-initiate, work productively when unsupervised and multitask across multiple concurrent projects High degree of accuracy and attention to detail Good communications skills The ability to work in a team and as an individual The ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines Ability to assume ownership of and optimize current processes Can recognise and flag issues outside area of own expertise or responsibility to Manager Desirable Criteria ISEB/ISTQB Foundation in Software Testing Working knowledge of SQL Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development process Experience in Jira, Azure DevOps, SoapUI would be beneficial Knowledge of IT Security, Penetration and Vulnerability Scanning Experience with C# Experience with automation frameworks such as Selenium Benefits To attract the very best talent, we offer a great package and numerous benefits, including: Hybrid Working Flexible Working Continuous Professional Development Salary Sacrifice Company Pension Enhanced Holiday Entitlement Holiday Trading Scheme Private Healthcare and Wellbeing Membership Social and Team Events Eyecare and Flu Vaccination Scheme Paid Lunch Hour Firemelon Limited is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.