Overview

QA Engineer role at hackajob in Stockport, United Kingdom. This position is with CDL Software, collaborating to connect tech professionals with opportunities.

What you’ll do

• Be involved in the entire Software Delivery Lifecycle.
• Build, maintain and improve automation test frameworks.
• Work with the delivery team to turn requirements into fully automated test sets.
• Provide detailed metrics from the automated test results.
• Prevent the creation of defects in our software.
• Work proactively with the team to instil quality into our product, processes & practices.
• Embed modern testing approaches as a part of whole-team responsibility for quality.

Business Requirements / Qualifications

• Communicate and collaborate effectively in an Agile environment.
• Experience of Performance and Security Testing desirable.
• Confident in presenting and demoing to wider business areas.
• Experience of working in a fast-paced Agile environment.
• A cradle-to-grave approach to ‘baking quality in’ to software delivery.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• A proactive, positive ‘can-do’ attitude.
• A desire to learn the latest technologies in the market and help to implement those into QA at CDL.
• Solution-oriented.
• Insurance experience desirable.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• An excellent understanding of the principles of Agile testing.
• Experience automating API tests using frameworks such as Karate, SOAPUI, Rest Assured or similar.
• Experience with front-end automation tools such as Playwright, Cypress or similar.
• Experience with cloud-based infrastructure; cloud practitioner or similar qualification is desirable.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and integrating automated tests into the pipeline.
• Proven knowledge of databases and SQL.
• Experience with TDD and BDD techniques.

Salary & Benefits

The salary for the role pays up to £39,000 per annum, with progression through CDL’s career framework. Growth and advancement are aligned with ambition and effort.

• Hybrid working (2 days per week in the office, SK4 2HD)
• Flexible working
• 25 days holiday, increasing by 1 day per year of service up to 30 days
• Other benefits include health and wellbeing programmes, pension, cycle to work, and on-site facilities

About CDL Software

CDL is a leading UK software development house with a strong presence in the insurance sector, partnered with agencies across the UK. They employ agile practices and foster a collaborative, creative culture.

Diversity & Inclusion

CDL recognises that a diverse workforce is critical to success and encourages applications from diverse talent pools. They welcome discussions about flexibility and workplace adjustments with applicants.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Software Development

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