Software Tester

Hours: 35hrs - permanent

Salary: £40,740 Per Annum

Closing Date: Wed, 11 Dec 2024

Our dynamic and forward-thinking Engineering Team have an exciting opportunity to join them as a Software Tester in the API space. We’re looking for someone who has strong technical aptitude with a desire to learn and a genuine interest in innovative technologies. The position is responsible for the testing of changes and project deliverables. We want to solve problems for our customers by bringing together great minds and by working collaboratively we can reach this goal.

Who Are We?

Not just another building society. Not just another job. We're the fourth biggest building society in the UK and what makes us a bit different is that we're a mutual organisation. We don't have shareholders; we're owned by our members. Our colleagues say Skipton's a great place to work, and you could be one of them, bringing with you new ideas on how we can keep customers at the heart of what we do. Whatever your background, and whatever your goals, we'll help you take the next step towards a better future.

What’s In It For You?

Skipton values work/life balance and we are proud to support hybrid and flexible working, where possible. We have a newly refurbished head office which offers a vibrant and collaborative working space. We have a range of other benefits available to you including:

1. Annual discretionary bonus scheme
2. 25 days standard annual leave + bank holidays + rising 1 day per year of service to a maximum of 30 days.
3. Holiday trading scheme allowing the ability to buy and sell additional annual leave days.
4. Matching employer pension contribution (up to 10% per annum)
5. Colleague mortgage (conditions apply)
6. Salary sacrifice scheme for hybrid & electric car
7. A commitment to training and development.
8. Private medical insurance for all our colleagues
9. 3 paid volunteering days per annum
10. Diverse and inclusive colleague networks available for you to join including our Carers and Pride Alliance groups.
11. We care about your health and wellbeing – we provide a range of benefits that support this including cycle to work initiative and discounted gym membership.

What Will You Be Doing?

Within Engineering, our Software Testing Team use robust processes to provide stakeholders with the relevant information in order that they are confident in the quality of the software delivery, thereby enabling user acceptance of the delivered product. The purpose of this role is to provide testing for systems and solutions used both internally within the Society and externally for our customers. You will work collaboratively with other members of the wider Engineering team to deliver a variety of projects. Key responsibilities include:

1. Hands-on experience in implementing automation frameworks and tooling rationalisation within API space including migration activities.
2. Extensive experience in server-side API testing, Integration testing, and a solid grasp of REST/SOAP API & RestSharp framework.
3. Practical experience of API test automation practices including performance testing, including a working knowledge of API test tools like ReadyAPI, Postman, Artillery or similar.
4. Familiar with coded UI test automation tools such as Selenium WebDriver & Appium.
5. Experience in setting best practices & governance for API testing.
6. Strong knowledge of Java/C# languages and code design patterns.
7. Create and document automated and manual test plans and procedures, execute tests, analyse results, and report on test problems and anomalies (document bugs).
8. Perform software testing in all phases of the software development lifecycle, in particular API focused testing.
9. Understand Agile and Scrum methodologies, including frameworks such as Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD) and/or Test-Driven Development (TDD).
10. Clear communication skills for effective collaboration with stakeholders on Test approaches & plans.
11. Embody an agile delivery mindset that includes various factors such as respect, coordination, collaboration, taking pride in ownership, improvement, focusing on delivering value, learning cycles, and most importantly having the ability to adopt change.
12. Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) tools.
13. Implement automated testing processes to reduce workload and increase the efficiency and reliability of QA process.
14. Practice continuous learning, developing new knowledge and skills while reinforcing existing expertise including mentoring testers.
15. Be curious in exploring new technologies, digital capabilities, and ways of working to support continuous improvement.

What Do We Need From You?

Having the right attitude is paramount for the role. Having strong communication and problem-solving skills will enable you to support Engineering to deliver work to the highest standards. Your role will be varied, and you will be working on diverse system and software, thus having an eye for detail and being flexible in your approach is crucial for success. Clearly communicating and working collaboratively with other business areas and technical stakeholders is vital within the role assisting in enabling a smooth service transition throughout the software development lifecycle that delivers solutions for both our colleagues within the Society, but most importantly our customers.

Additional Desired Experience/Qualifications:

1. ISTQB Certifications
2. API Test Tools - ReadyAPI/Postman/RestSharp
3. Experience in defect tracking and management tools
4. Azure Fundamentals AZ900
5. Azure DevOps experience
6. DevSecOps principles

If you are a values-driven individual with a dynamic and pragmatic approach, we would love to hear from you. Our training and development plan and career progression scheme means you will be constantly adding to your skill set and experiencing new situations.