Lead Software Quality Assurance Engineer

4 weeks ago

Skipton, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom Skipton Building Society Full time

Position: Lead Software Quality Assurance Engineer in the API domain

Company: Skipton Building Society

Join our innovative Engineering Team as a Lead Software Quality Assurance Engineer specializing in API testing. We are looking for an individual with robust technical expertise and a passion for emerging technologies. Your primary role will involve evaluating modifications and project outputs aimed at addressing customer needs through effective collaboration within the team.

About Us:

At Skipton, we redefine the conventional building society experience. As one of the leading building societies in the UK, we operate as a mutual organization, prioritizing our members over shareholders.

Become part of Skipton, where our employees thrive in a culture that values new ideas centered around customer satisfaction, and where diverse backgrounds and aspirations are nurtured for a brighter future.

What We Offer:

We prioritize work/life balance and promote hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Enjoy our modern office environment designed to foster collaboration and creativity.

Additional benefits include:

  • Annual discretionary bonus program
  • 25 days of standard annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing by 1 day per year up to 30 days)
  • Employer pension contribution matching (up to 10% per annum)
  • Colleague mortgage options
  • Salary sacrifice scheme for hybrid and electric vehicles
  • Training and development initiatives
  • Comprehensive private medical insurance for all staff
  • 3 paid volunteering days each year
  • Diverse colleague networks such as Carers and Pride Alliance groups
  • Health and wellness benefits, including cycle-to-work schemes and discounted gym memberships

Your Responsibilities:

  • Develop and document both automated and manual testing strategies and procedures, execute tests, analyze outcomes, and report discrepancies using established defect management protocols.
  • Perform software testing across all development stages, with a particular emphasis on API testing.
  • Exhibit expertise in Agile and Scrum methodologies, including BDD and TDD frameworks.
  • Demonstrate extensive experience in server-side API testing, integration testing, and a solid grasp of REST/SOAP APIs and the RestSharp framework.
  • Possess hands-on experience with API test automation tools such as ReadyAPI, Postman, Artillery, or similar.
  • Have working knowledge of Selenium WebDriver and Appium for automated UI testing.
  • Establish best practices and governance for API testing.
  • Proficient in Java/C# programming languages and design patterns.
  • Exhibit effective communication skills for collaborative testing strategies and plans with stakeholders.
  • Adopt an agile delivery mindset focused on delivering value, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Experience with CI/CD tools for Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery.
  • Implement automated testing processes to enhance the efficiency and reliability of the QA process.
  • Commit to continuous learning and skill development while mentoring junior testers.
  • Explore new technologies and digital capabilities to drive ongoing improvement.
  • Hold the mandatory ISTQB Foundation Certification.

What We Expect From You:

Your approach is crucial in this role. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities are essential for supporting our Engineering team in delivering high-quality work. Attention to detail and the ability to adapt across various systems and software are vital for success.

Effective communication and collaboration with business areas and technical stakeholders are essential for ensuring smooth service transitions throughout the software development lifecycle, benefiting both our colleagues and customers.

Additional Desired Experience/Qualifications:

  • Azure Fundamentals AZ900
  • Experience with Azure DevOps
  • Understanding of DevSecOps principles

If you are a values-driven professional with a proactive mindset, we look forward to hearing from you. Join us at Skipton and take advantage of our training, development opportunities, and career advancement initiatives as you expand your expertise and embrace new challenges.

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