Job Description
Mortgage Advice Bureau is the UK’s leading mortgage intermediary. With over 200 awards and counting, we're proud of our people and reputation in the industry for innovation and supporting people to be their best. We have an exciting opportunity for a QA Specialist to be a key part of our growing portfolio of software solutions.
The Senior Quality Assurance (QA) role is a vital part of the development team, responsible for the testing and continued integrity of software solutions for the business. You will create, implement and execute test plans and systems, fully involved in the Agile development process from planning through to delivery.
Responsibilities
* Creation of test scenarios with detailed analysis recorded and created for any problems found with immediate feedback for any potential impact on the release schedule.
* Thorough testing of both potential release deployments and live system implementations.
* Co-ordinating with development team, Product Owner and DevOps team for successful delivery of User stories.
* Reviewing specifications and technical design documents for all projects that you will be assigned to through the various planning and catch-up meetings that occur in a project life cycle.
* Identification and tracking of bugs with complete detailed analysis.
* Create scripts with a view to bringing efficient automation of the test process.
* Liaise with other departments where reports and data extracts are required using SQL Server Reporting Services or adhoc Transact SQL queries.
* Keep up to date with the newest procedures and testing tools available for use.
* Updating documentation on features in test ready for live release.
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
* Experience in software testing of web-based applications.
* Have a good understanding of the project lifecycle and deployment of commercial web applications.
* Experience in UI automation tools like Selenium/Protractor/Cypress etc
* Experience in API testing using Swagger, Postman and automation of API testing using Jmeter/RestAssured/Postman etc.
* Experience in performance testing using Jmeter or any equivalent tool.
* Experience with software tools for planning and tracking the workflow of test cases and new project work.
* Experience working within an Agile environment.
* Demonstrated willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
* Excellent communication skills including verbal, written and presentation skills.
* Proven ability to work effectively both independently and in a team-based environment working towards tight deadlines.
* Any related testing qualifications and knowledge of AWS is desirable.
Our flexible working patterns and long list of benefits are some of the many reasons why people love working here. Our stunning Head Office is based in Derby with free parking, a 10 minute walk from Derby train station, excellent bus links and bike racks available. What you can expect from us:
* Flexible earlier or later start and finish times around our core business hours of 9:30am – 4:30pm (For example, 8.00am-4.30pm, 9.30am-6.00pm)
* Holiday allowance from 22 days, depending on your job level, rising with each year of service and a buy/sell holiday option.
* Matched Share Scheme
* Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 8%
* Enhanced Parental leave and Family leave
* Save £££’s through our Discounts and Rewards Portal
* Free breakfast and fruit at HQ
* Your Birthday off
* Wellbeing Room onsite
* And lots more!
We value different experiences and perspectives at MAB and ensure our teams continue to embrace our values in everything we do. As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to the equal treatment of all current and future employees and do not condone or tolerate discrimination in any form. We aspire to be a diverse and inclusive place to work and welcome everyone from a wide range of backgrounds to apply to join us.
If this sounds like the job for you, or you’d like to discuss the opportunity in more detail – please get in touch!
Additional Support
We will remove barriers that prospective applicants may face at any stage of our recruitment process. If you have additional needs and would like the advert in an alternative format, or would like to talk about how we can adjust the interview process to best support you, please contact our Recruitment Manager, Hannah Blake at hannah.blake@mab.org.uk.