Software Test Engineer

Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Job Description:

Job Title: Software test Engineer - Hybrid ( in the office 2 days per week Ellesmere Port Cheshire)

About LMS

At LMS, we deliver Value in Small Chunks, Safely, so we can Enjoy Learning Fast.

As the UK's leading provider of conveyancing panel management services, LMS boasts over 30 years of expertise, offering bespoke, high-quality solutions tailored to the unique needs of our clients. But we're not resting on our laurels — we're on an exciting journey to revolutionise our software and technology landscape.

We've already come a long way: moving from monolithic systems to microservices, from Waterfall to Agile, and from on-premises setups to cloud-native solutions. However, our journey is far from over, and we're looking for talented individuals to help us uncover even better ways to develop our products and enhance the way we work.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an agile development team driving the transformation of our digital services. Are you ready to make an impact?

What We're Looking For

We value attitude and approach just as much as technical skills. At LMS, our ideal candidate embodies:

· An Agile mindset

• A commitment to continuous learning and improvement
• A passion for technology, IT, data, and innovation
• A collaborative and sharing approach to work

· A focus on systems thinking and teamwork

We're deeply inspired by Lean, Agile, and XP practices, but we're always seeking new ideas to improve. Our teams are self-organising, value-driven, and customer-focused. If this resonates with you, keep reading

Your Role

As a key member of our Delivery Squad, you'll play a vital role in enhancing our Automation Testing capabilities across desktop, mobile, and bespoke applications. Here's what your responsibilities will include:

· Hands-on QA work, including automated testing on existing frameworks and building new ones from scratch

• Mentoring and coaching team members on automation testing practices and tools

· Collaborating closely with developers, embracing Agile/Scrum methodologies to deliver value-driven outcomes

What You Bring

We're looking for someone with:

· A positive attitude and a strong commitment to supporting our transformation journey

• Experience within Agile/Scrum environments
• Expertise in automation testing tools such as Playwright and/or Selenium WebDriver and Postman/RestSharp (knowledge of other tools for API/browser testing is a plus)
• BDD experience with tools like SpecFlow, Cucumber, and Gherkin
• Working knowledge and hands-on experience with C# programming

· Cloud knowledge, such as Application Insights or basic NoSQL scripting, would be highly appreciated

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to quickly grasp new concepts and ideas

· A track record of working within dynamic teams of testers to achieve shared goals

Why Join LMS?

We're committed to creating a supportive, engaging workplace where your potential can thrive. Here's what we offer:

· 23 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)

• Hybrid working and flexible hours
• Workplace Pension
• Casual dress policy
• Additional holiday purchase scheme
• Access to Medicash, life assurance, and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Perkbox membership for discounts and rewards
• A paid volunteering day to support a charity of your choice
• Corporate gym memberships, a bike-to-work scheme, and on-site free parking
• Duvet days, childcare vouchers, and more

We're committed to supporting your growth and development so that together, we can achieve great things.

Take the Next Step

If you're passionate about technology, innovation, and collaboration, and you're ready to help us shape the future of LMS, we want to hear from you. Join us on our exciting journey and become part of a team striving to be the best tech company in the North West and beyond.

Explore our LMS Tech Radar to see the tools and technologies we're working with.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and help us achieve our vision

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Work from home

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ellesmere Port CH65 9HQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you have strong API and UI Test Automation?
• Do you have Cloud Validation experience?

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Test Automation Engineer

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Work from home

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ellesmere Port CH65 9HQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Must be within 1 hour from Ellesmere Port

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Location:

• Ellesmere Port CH65 9HQ (preferred)

Work Location: In person