Software Automation QA

Talkspirit; Debden; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A finance & credit company in Debden is looking for a Selenium QA engineer. The role requires developing test suites, conducting various tests, and ensuring quality in customer applications. The company offers competitive benefits and a strong focus on customer satisfaction. Candidates must be able to work onsite and demonstrate a suitable commute time.

Benefits

Salary to £55,000

Pension scheme

Free onsite gym & parking

Qualifications

• Candidates must demonstrate a sub-60-minute each-way commute time.
• Experience in manual and automated testing is needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance the Selenium test suite.
• Implement upgrades to the Selenium test framework.
• Conduct comprehensive testing of the frontend website.
• Verify the functionality of the backend 'admin' features.
• Conduct testing of various APIs.
• Perform testing on automation jobs.
• Monitor error logs and detect issues.
• Analyse user interaction videos for usability.
• Ensure timely software releases.

Skills

Strong experience with Selenium in C#

Experience with Reqnroll (formerly SpecFlow)

Experience using the Page Object Model design pattern

Good experience crafting robust element locators

Experience debugging tests locally

Job description

We are looking for a Selenium QA engineer to work onsite in Debden (IG10) Monday‑Friday. Hybrid or remote working is not available. Candidates must be able to demonstrate a sub‑60‑minute each‑way commute time.

Benefits:

• Salary to £55,000 + pension scheme + health
• Free onsite gym & parking
• Offices a 5‑minute walk from Debden tube station (Central line) with close road links to the M11/M25/A406/A12

Company

Established in 2009 and regulated by the FCA, this multi‑award‑winning finance & credit company has a proven track record for customer and employee satisfaction. With a Trustpilot rating of 4.8/5 and over 33,500 combined online reviews, they pride themselves on their customer service and their duty as a responsible lender.

Purpose

To ensure the quality of customer applications through manual and automated testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance the Selenium test suite, creating new tests and refining existing ones.
• Implement upgrades to the Selenium test framework to ensure optimal performance and compatibility.
• Conduct comprehensive testing of the frontend website across various platforms, including desktops, mobile devices, and tablets.
• Verify the functionality of the backend "admin" features on popular web browsers such as Chrome and Firefox.
• Conduct comprehensive testing of various APIs used by affiliates and other third‑party service providers.
• Perform testing on automation jobs.
• Respond to inquiries and address concerns raised by agents and senior management through the development team support mailbox as needed.
• Regularly monitor error logs to detect and report any issues occurring within the live environment.
• Analyse user interaction videos to identify potential usability or functionality issues.
• Ensure timely and predictable software releases, promptly communicating any impediments to the release process.
• Participate in scrum meetings and client briefings to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• Commit to performing to high standards, acting with integrity, due care, skill and diligence, and being open and cooperative with the FCA, the PRA and other regulators, paying due regard to customers’ interests and treating them fairly.
• Understand the requirements of Principle 12 (Consumer Duty), specifically relating to products and services meeting the needs of its target market including any vulnerable consumers to ensure good customers’ outcomes in regard to affordability & sustainability.

Desired Skills

• Strong experience with Selenium in C#.
• Experience with Reqnroll (formerly SpecFlow).
• Experience using the Page Object Model design pattern.
• Good experience crafting robust element locators (e.g. CSS selectors) and following best practices.
• Experience debugging tests locally and using the browser devtools / console.

Other Requirements

• Only applicable to candidates able to work from Debden (IG10) Monday‑Friday. Hybrid or remote working is not available.
• We cannot accept applications from anyone requiring sponsorship (now or in the future) for UK permanent employment status. If you are utilising a work visa this must allow you to work in the UK unrestricted for at least the next 5 years.