Senior Test Engineer

Overview

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Test Automation Engineer to join our dynamic agile team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in test automation, particularly with Cypress, and a deep understanding of both front-end and backend testing. The individual will have recent experience working within agile / scrum teams. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our web application through comprehensive automated testing.

This role requires you to hold active SC Clearance.

• Develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts using Cypress for both front-end and backend APIs.
• Perform API testing using Postman and Rest-Assured to validate RESTful web services.
• Identify, document, and track defects and issues, ensuring they are resolved in a timely manner.
• Continuously improve and optimize the test automation framework and processes.
• Perform code reviews and provide feedback to ensure high-quality code standards.
• Monitor test execution within the pipeline and address any failures.
• Implement monitoring and alerting using tools like Cloud Watch, Kibana, and K9s to track application performance and detect issues.
• Perform database validation and queries using Postgre
  
  SQL to ensure data integrity.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives).
• Communicate test results and progress effectively to the team.

• Analysis of epic, story and acceptance criteria information (requirements, design specification) to define and design test scenarios and cases.
• Running and participating in three amigo sessions to discuss test scenarios/cases, identify test approaches to ensure the ACs are met and call out any risks.
• Active involvement in test planning and execution within agile/scrum environments.

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability.

• Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company's profits.
• Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme.
• Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people’s individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance.
• Financial Wellbeing initiatives including;
  Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme.
• Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies.
• Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat.
• Reward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards & ‘Call-Out’ platform.
• Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes.