Senior Automation Test Analyst

Head Resourcing are partnering with a Fintech company with a 30+ year history and a mission to connect the Financial Services industry. Due to continued growth, they are looking for an automation tester to join the testing team, which is responsible for building and maintaining a number of services. In the role, you will be responsible for test planning, execution, and reporting across specific development projects and maintenance releases.

Key Responsibilities include:

1. Carry out all aspects of test planning, estimation, creation, execution, and reporting across specific development projects and maintenance releases;
2. Deliver all test planning and execution activities to the budget, timescales, and quality criteria of the relevant development project or maintenance release;
3. Manage all risks associated with the testing and take preventative action when any risks become unacceptable;
4. Manage the quality and integrity of all testing activities and adherence to test strategy, policies, standards, and processes;
5. Analysis of requirements and creation of test resources;
6. Execution of tests, both manual and automated;
7. Test activity reporting;
8. Tracking and management of defects;
9. System and User Acceptance Test management;
10. Participate in daily Standup meetings, Sprint Planning, Backlog review, and Retrospective meetings;
11. Provide functionality demo to product owner.

In order to be successful in the role, candidates ideally need:

1. 3+ years' experience in Test Planning, Design, and Execution;
2. Formal testing qualification (ISEB/ISTQB) at Foundation Level;
3. Experience of recognised Test Management tools;
4. Experience of API testing;
5. Experience of automated testing (Selenium) and Cypress;
6. Skilled in Agile delivery methods;
7. Experience in the Financial Services industry is desirable - preferably with a working knowledge of the Life and Pensions and/or Fund Management sectors.

This is a unique opportunity in the market that offers hybrid working and a great overall package which includes a bonus of 10% and an 11% non-contribution pension.