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.