Automation Software Tester

Location: Hybrid role (remote & Liverpool office as required)

Closing Date: Thursday, 31 October, 2024 - 5pm

As a member of the Test Team at Angel Solutions, you will play a crucial role in implementing, maintaining, and executing tests across all our products, ensuring that our web applications maintain high quality standards.

Our software deals with large datasets, and our clients across the education sector depend on its accuracy, availability, and performance. As a member of the test team, you will collaborate closely with the development team to ensure the very best in terms of product reliability, functionality, and user experience.

You will also have the opportunity to work with industry-standard technologies, fostering opportunities for professional growth and learning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform thorough testing of web applications to identify defects, usability issues, and performance bottlenecks.
• Writing and maintaining UI and API automated tests.
• Create and execute detailed test plans and test cases based on project requirements and specifications using xRay (in Jira).
• Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to understand project goals, features, and acceptance criteria.
• Document and prioritise bugs and issues using Jira as a bug tracking tool and work closely with the development team to ensure timely resolution.
• Conduct regression testing to verify that issues have been addressed and new features have been implemented correctly.
• Provide feedback and suggestions for improving the overall quality and user experience of our web applications.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging trends in software testing and quality assurance.

Job Requirements

• Experience of automated testing of web applications or similar (3+ years)
• Solid understanding of software testing methodologies and techniques.
• Experience creating and executing test plans, test cases, and test scripts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Experience with bug tracking tools such as Jira.
• Experience with Test management tools such as xRay or TestRail.
• Experience with automated testing tools such as Selenium WebDriver, Cypress, or Playwright.
• Experience writing database queries in SQL
• Knowledge of C# or a similar programming language
• Knowledge of OO programming concepts and principles
• Experience writing unit and integration tests

What We Do at Angel Solutions…

Angel Solutions creates pioneering web-based software that serves the education industry (teachers, leaders, school improvement officers, education data analysts and more). Most of our products are designed to save people time and deliver powerful data analysis, but that's not all we're about! We also strive to be creative and innovative in everything we do, and want to remain a friendly, close-knit team even as the company continues to grow.

The role of Angel's Testing team is to find bugs quickly, to push our products to breaking point and smooth out any potential usability problems that may have crept in over time.

How to apply

Please complete an online application now. You'll need to give a few quick details, upload your CV and briefly explain why you think you're suitable for the role. We'll contact suitable applicants shortly after the closing date.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.