Test Specialist (QA Automation)

TL;DR

Test Specialist (QA Automation): Ensuring quality and reliability of software products in an Agile environment with an accent on designing, executing, and automating tests. Focus on integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, defect management, and continuous improvement of testing processes.

Location: Southampton or Home Worker (UK)

Company

hirify.global plc is a leading provider of financial advice, investments and wealth management, overseeing £126.3 billion in customer investments.

What you will do

• Participate in Agile ceremonies to understand user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts for manual and automated testing.
• Design, develop, and execute automated tests to validate software functionality.
• Identify, log, and track software defects and collaborate with developers for resolution.
• Integrate automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline for continuous testing and feedback.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance quality throughout the software development lifecycle.

Requirements

• Proven experience in software testing or quality assurance within an Agile environment.
• Proficiency in automated testing tools (e.g., Selenium, Appium) and scripting languages (primarily C#).
• Strong understanding of Agile principles and practices (Scrum, Kanban).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (Mandatory).
• ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level Agile Tester (Mandatory).
• Extensive experience with Jira, including Test Management Add-ons (Xray or Zephier).
• Experience with .NET frameworks for developing automated tests.
• Proficiency in BDD tools such as Cucumber, Reqnroll or SpecFlow.
• Experience with API testing tools (RestSharp, Postman) and Mobile testing tools (LamdaTest, Appium).

Nice to have

• Experience working with or contributing to GitHub-hosted test automation frameworks.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps and GitHub for test orchestration.
• Experience designing modular, scalable automation frameworks (Page Object Model, keyword-driven, hybrid).
• Proficiency in Git for version control and collaborative test framework development.
• Interest and curiosity in the use of AI within Testing (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, GitHub Copilot).

Culture & Benefits

• 26 days holiday.
• Eligibility to participate in the hirify.global Incentive Scheme.
• Non-contributory company pension scheme with options for personal contributions.
• Private Medical Insurance (single cover standard, option to increase for family).
• Life Assurance (4x salary) and Income Protection.
• Flexible benefits package available to UK employees via salary deduction.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusivity, equal opportunities, and a respectful environment.