QA Tester

First American; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global title insurance firm in Leeds is seeking a QA Tester to ensure software quality and adherence to standards. Responsibilities include utilizing Azure DevOps for testing, collaborating with development teams in an agile environment, and contributing to release documentation. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of software testing experience, knowledge of API testing, and excellent problem-solving skills. This role supports hybrid work arrangements and offers various employee benefits.

Benefits

Hybrid work arrangements

Pension plan with employer contribution

Health and wellbeing benefits

Life insurance

Extra day off for birthday

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in software testing.
• Experience with testing web applications including accessibility and usability.
• Knowledge of automated testing practices and tools.

Responsibilities

• Utilise Azure DevOps for test case definition.
• Work closely with development and product teams in scrum meetings.
• Ensure software meets user requirements, security, and UI standards.

Skills

Software testing experience

Azure DevOps

API testing

SQL

Problem-solving skills

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

ISTQB Foundation qualification

Tools

Visual Studio

Job description

QA Tester page is loaded## QA Testerlocations: Leeds, UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 5 Days Agojob requisition id: R053772# **Company Info**First American Financial Corporation (FAFC) is a leading global provider of title insurance and settlement services for residential and commercial real estate transactions. FAFC has offices throughout the globe and is the world’s largest insurer of title. First Title Group is the UK division of FAFC and is made up of several core companies including enact, the largest direct conveyancer in the UK. Our conveyancing experts handle 1 in 4 remortgage transactions in England and Wales. The majority of our work comes direct from the end client rather than estate agents and brokers. We foster relationships of mutual respect with the referrers we do work with. We are passionate about providing exceptional service and are proud of our dedicated team of conveyancers, who focus on providing our customers with a friendly, personal service using their expert knowledge and experience to ensure a smooth, efficient transaction from start to finish. We have built a wealth of experience within our teams and this encourages support, constant learning and good relations. The growth and development of our people is paramount to ensure potential is achieved.# # **Job Description**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES;This does not set out every responsibility but provides an overview of the main areas of responsibility.• Utilisation of Azure DevOps to view user stories, change requests, bugs and define corresponding test cases ensuring maximum coverage• Work closely with the development and product teams by attending daily and weekly scrum meetings to fully understand the business requirements and software to be tested• Ensure new software and enhancements to existing software meets user requirements and adheres to user experience, security and UI standards• Testing/QA including production and execution of test cases• Contribute to production of release documentation• Suggest improvements to products and processesAdhere to Conduct RulesYou must:• Act with integrity• Act with due care, skill and diligence• Be open and co-operative with the FCA, the PRA and other regulators• Pay due regard to the interests of customers and treat them fairly• Observe proper standards of market conduct• Deliver good outcomes for retail customersPersonal Qualities• Experience of software testing (preferably minimum of 2 years)• Azure DevOps or equivalent• Visual Studio• Experience of testing web applications, including accessibility, cross browser and usability• Experience of API testing and tools• Experience of SQL• Experience of defining test cases• Knowledge of automated testing practices and tools• Has an understanding of load testing• Knowledge of C#• ISTQB Foundation qualification – desirable but not essential• Knowledge of the Scrum framework• Knowledge of the software development lifecycle• Organised, methodical and excellent attention to detail• Good problem solving/troubleshooting skills• Good verbal and written communication skills• Ability to work on own initiative and also as part of a team• Ability to deliver within 2 week sprint cyclesAbove all, to be successful in these fantastic roles you need to show enthusiasm, flexibility and a positive working attitude. For this you will be rewarded with the opportunity for a successful career within an expanding global company.Enact has provided conveyancing services to over 2 million customers since we opened our doors in 2000. On average we help arrange one in every four remortgage transactions in England and Wales.Our sister company Live provides conveyancing and letting solutions.Enact and Live are wholly owned subsidiaries of First American Financial Corporation (“FAFC”), a leading global provider of title insurance and settlement services for residential and commercial real estate transactions. First American has offices around the globe and invests in innovative technology to equip our people to lead the digital transformation of our industry.We are passionate about providing exceptional service and are proud of our dedicated teams who focus on providing our customers with a friendly, professional service using their expert knowledge and experience to assist clients and drive results.We value and respect each individual’s unique perspectives, experiences and contributions.Our inclusive culture of teamwork and innovation is one in which our people can perform well, take initiative and are accountable for what they do.The growth and development of our people is paramount to ensure potential is achieved. Our commitment to developing and supporting employees, through appropriate training and development opportunities means our employees increase their knowledge, their capability and thus their ability to achieve our company goals. The scope of the training extends from initial induction and is limitless due to our focus on continuous development.We value a good work/life balance and have a wide range of family-friendly policies.These are just some of the reasons why so many long serving employees have chosen to grow their career with us.If you would like to join a global company that is committed to the success of each employee and offers challenge, purpose and the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally in a team-orientated environment, you will enjoy a career with us.**Benefits of working here*** Hybrid work arrangements* Pension plan with employer contribution* Health and wellbeing benefits* Family friendly policies* Life insurance* Potential for performance related bonus* Sponsorship for professional qualifications* Buy and sell holiday scheme* Extra day off for birthday* Interest Free Season Ticket Loan* Discount on company products and services* Internal mobility – opportunity to apply for roles in different areas of the business* Regular social events