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Automation Test Engineer - Investment Management
A Test Engineer / Test Analyst is required to join our clients London based QA / test team on an initial 12 month contract. The Test Engineer will work on a global initiative to ensure the quality of developments to the in house SQL Server data warehouse. The role will focus on building out an automation framework.
The test team are currently building out their test automation framework and require the Test Engineer to have strong experience with automation testing with tools like Specflow, BDD, Piton.
Data & SQL
Strong SQL skills are required, this includes joining tables, unions, aggregating, having statements. Interrogation of the SQL Server database is also key.
Agile
The environment is an Agile one and the team have frequent SCRUM meetings and work to fortnightly sprint cycles. We are looking for T-shaped candidates.
Technical
This test team work closely with developers and have very good levels of SQL.
Modern QA Mindset
For this role we need a test engineer with a modern attitude to testing, a knowledge of DevOps would be highly useful.
This role is part of a larger ongoing project bringing together the two systems (Oracle and SQL Server) into one system, therefore data conversion experience is very important for this Test Engineer / Test Analyst.
Software Developer in Test
We are partnered with a global Asset Managment Investor based in central London who are the lookout for a contract Software Developer in Test specifically with strong C#.Net skills.
The role itself will involve carrying out thorough high-quality software testing around all team deliverables, reviewing and challenging functional specifications and coming up with innovative, context-driven test ideas to solve problems.
Other duties include:
- Designing, developing and maintaining automated test frameworks
- Reporting results of testing in a clear/timely manner
- Liaising with multiple stakeholders to understand implicit/explicit requirements
- Collaborating with senior and junior developers
- The delivery of test artefacts in different contexts
- Writing clear, concise, thoughtful and respectful bug reports
- Collaborating with developers on increasing the testability of System Under Test
The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in software testing specifically with demonstrated experience of web test automation using Selenium with C#, unit testing frameworks e.g. NUnit/XUnit, performance testing of websites and web‐services, website security testing, website usability testing, accessibility testing and WPF test automation e.g. TestStack.White, CodedUI, Telerik etc.
The successful individual should:
- Be driven, enthusiastic and passionate about software testing {we are not looking for a confirmatory tester}
- Be able to thrive in a challenging Agile environment
- Have excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Be self-directed, pro-active and motivated to learn about complex systems with minimal support
- Have excellent time management and problem solving skills and be able to independently provide testing services to multiple functional areas
Applicants with previous investment or financial services industry experience is highly desirable buit in no way essential, as is experience of Event-Driven/Microservices architecture.
Please send through your profile to be considered.
If you’d like to apply for this role, or find out more, please contact Jason quoting reference J14109, including your latest CV or portfolio.
Senior Test Automation Engineer
Role: Senior Test Automation Engineer
Location: South West
Duration: 120 working day contract
Rate: £600 per day Inside IR35
To be eligible for this position you must hold valid DV (Developed Vetting) Clearance
We are working with a leading public-sector organisation who are searching for a Senior Test Automation Engineer to design, build, test and deploy effective test automation solutions, working within a scrum team. You will also be expected to be involved with some manual/exploratory testing where automation is not applicable.
You will be working within the Visual studio domain for C# or IntelliJ/Eclipse for Java, writing both the initial Behaviour driven development tests and the automated test code itself. The post-holder will take define Product Backlog Items, User Stories or requirements and translate these into tests.
What is the aim of the position?
- To provide fast feedback to the development teams
- To ensure the right level of automation is applied
- To complete ongoing maintenance of automated tests
Expected Tasks
- Writing Test Automation Code
- Create test strategies, plans and other testing documents for major/complex projects
- Maximise defect detection prior to release and confirm customer requirements and expectations are met
- Review testing documents written by junior team members
- Analyse requirements/user stories and design automated or manual tests and acceptance criteria
- Peer review test scripts produced by other testing colleagues. This will include writing Behaviour Driven Tests
- Lead, co-ordinate and participate in test execution, defect recording and capture of test results using agile Scrum and/or waterfall approaches as required
- Summarise results of test execution into test reports, during and on completion of testing
- Be recognised as a software testing SME, mentor business SMEs in support of user acceptance testing
- Suggest and implement improvements to test processes especially in the area of test automation
To be successful you will need…
Essential:
- Able to demonstrate extensive experience of delivering professional software testing services
- Working knowledge of C# and/or Java
- Evidence of ability to write well-structured code, creating robust and reusable tests
- Evidence of implementing best practice in test automation
- ISEB/ISTQB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing
- Evidence of writing SQL queries to setup, manipulate and report on data in a rational database
- Evidence of writing Behaviour Driven Development tests
Desirable:
- Experience in using JavaScript
- Experience of non-functional testing (most desirable are performance testing, security testing and load testing) and associated test tools
- Experience using test management tools
- Experience delivering testing in Agile and waterfall project environments
- Experience of use of Cucumber and/or Spec Flow
- Experience of use of Team Foundation Server and Microsoft Test Manager
- Exposure to Continuous Integration/Deployment, Rapid Delivery, DevOps environments
If you have the relevant skill-sets and are interested in the position please apply or get in touch with Lily in the Rethink Bristol office.
Test Engineer
Tester
Your new company
This is one of the UK's leading brands originally known as one the biggest produces of paper maps they are transforming there business to produce digital map data, online route planning, sharing services and mobile apps plus many other location based products.
Your new role
Your role will include daily contact with stakeholders, product owners and on-site team members to understand functional and non-functional requirements and design BDD test scenarios according to the acceptance criteria.
You will regularly participate in squad estimation activities and are encouraged to identify opportunities to maximise test benefit within the team. You will report to and provide regular updates to the domain Test Lead. Working within an agile team, you will be responsible for designing and executing automated and manual test suites to ensure adequate and effective test coverage and provide test assurance of the user stories according to the defined acceptance test criteria.
This is a technical role and requires knowledge of data testing, performance and load test, automation and building end to end test scenarios in a CI/CD environment. You will provide assurance at team retrospectives and planning sessions to ensure test best practice, continual improvements and appropriate standards are adhered to.
What you'll need to succeed
Experience:
You will need to demonstrate your track record against the following criteria:
- Proven analytical skills, designing and implementing BDD feature files for functional and non-functional test activities is essential
- Experience of delivering automated test frameworks in a test-first CI/CD environment
- Ability to define the appropriate end to end test approach for automation and performance
- Proven technical skills in one or more of the following is essential: Azure DevOps, Specflow, JMeter, Selenium WebDriver, WebInspect, C#, JavaScript, Python, Visual Studio, FME
- Experience of testing on a cloud platform is preferred
- Experience of allocating and prioritising own work and working across multiple delivery teams
- Good knowledge of agile methodologies and software engineering best practice, advising on process improvement
- Coaching and mentoring experience of test automation
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders and customers
- Awareness of geospatial systems and technologies is desirable but not essential
Behaviours:
- Collaborative team player
- Completer/Finisher
- Hands-on doer
- Problem solver
- Motivated by technical challenges with a focus on delivery of business value
What you'll get in return
£Neg on Day rate, 6 Month (Possibility of Extension)
What you need to do now
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Automation Test Engineer
Description
Automation, Tester, Test Engineer, Agile, Government,
We are looking for an exceptional Automation Test Engineer to work on this project that will:
- Own and oversee the test strategy for the project.
- Make key decisions relating to test within the context of the delivery environment.
- Be responsible for test improvement and optimisation.
- Be able to ensure an effective and efficient service is built, meets user needs and optimises test practices.
- Be able to advise on, design and execute a wide range of testing techniques and communicate test results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Be effective in utilising a range of contemporary technologies including cloud platforms, open source and ‘aaS’ services to better enable and enhance the delivery of QAT services.
- Be agile minded in approach.
- Write test cases for user stories.
- Produce automation test scripts based on project user stories.
- Provide mentoring to other team members.
The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, passionate about quality assurance, test automation tools, frameworks and best practices. They will also possess good people skills, with strong problem solving capabilities, able to think strategically, delivery and quality focused.
Clearance: Candidates will need to go through a full BPSS/DBS check if successful
Please note: This role falls outside of IR35.
If you are interested and looking for a new contract position - then please do forward me a copy of your most recent CV.
Deadline for this role is 13/02/2019 at 1pm
Product Integration & Automated Test Engineer
Product Integration and Test operate as part of the Agile Release Train level within a Scaled Agile Framework. Tasks will be varied and include product integration, verification, validation, assurance & analysis against product design documentation. The successful candidate will work within a multi-disciplined engineering team to deliver outputs that meet customer needs to defined quality standards within agreed timescales and budgets
Typical activities will include:
- Support the development of appropriate integration and test plans
- Support detailed planning to successfully execute automated integration and test activities
- Define test requirements, identify suitable automation tools and frameworks, specifications, procedures and scripts with reference to system and product specification, design and use cases
- Execute defined integration activities
- Execute automated tests and manage test results and associated data
- Be responsible for on boarding of current a new staff with identified automation toolsets
- Support the production of test reports and associated test conclusions
- Support status reporting of integration and test activities.
- Champion the PI&T build and test automation activity as well as the continuous improvement of integration and testing processes, procedures and tools.
- Carry out integration and test activity within the SAFe Agile Framework program
The successful candidate will have the below skills/experience:
- Broad competence in Product Integration and Test - Significant experience and depth of understanding across the discipline, practicing as a PI&T engineer on a complex development program
- Ability to carry out PI&T activity leading or as part of a team
- Understanding of tactical network infrastructures including networks, radios, routers, switches and system management considerations
- Experience with DevOps and automation is essential, using tools such as Katalon, Robot and Python.
- Previous experience with Aglie/SAFe methodologies
- Ability to orient issues within Internet and OSI-layered communications models - good understanding of messaging and routing protocols, TCP/IP, UDP, including those applicable to wireless and wired environments
- Technical awareness of electrical, mechanical and computer systems hardware including knowledge of commercial IT architecture and technologies
- Proven methodical analytic fault finding skills - comfortable working in a technical laboratory while adhering to lab rules e.g. safe handling, equipment tracking and ESD
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. Proficient in use of Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel and Visio.
- Technical experience in the application of practical and pragmatic Product Integration and Test engineering on large scale Defence design and development programs.
- Microsoft Windows Platform experience with good understanding of Windows architecture, services, security features, and virtualization
- Experienced in the use of one or more the following engineering tools or equivalents: IBM DOORS, Rational Quality Manager, Rational Team Concert, Microsoft Office tools
Candidates must be willing to undergo the security vetting procedure.
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Java Developer
A client of mine are looking for a Senior Java Developer to help create their future digital solutions for wealth management products such as investment funds, discretionary mandates, ISK and more. This is an opportunity for you to work with the latest technologies in Java, React and microservices when building financial solutions for one of the biggest banks in Europe.
Working with skilled, international teams in a fast-paced, agile environment, you'll play a part in making the client truly digital.
Are you ready to embark on a learning journey where we lead the way and push the limits in transforming the future of banking?
Your Future Responsibilities
You'll join Products IT within the companies Wealth Management organization, where you are responsible for developing and supporting Nordea's fund distribution, ISK, IPS, discretionary portfolio management and statements for customer investments.
What you'll be doing
- Being part of one of our scrum teams, with all tasks that are part of the daily development process
- Developing new and existing financial solutions in Java using framework and technologies such as microservices, REST, React
- Contributing with input around development best practices, design and implementation
- Working with unit testing and other test automation techniques such as Mockito, Hamcrest and Junit
The role is based in Stockholm. Welcome to a team of developers, agile coaches and project managers with a passion for IT and finance!
Your profile and background
- Driven, passionate and engaged
- Quality mindset when it comes to software development
- Excellent in communication
- Fluent in English, preferably also in Swedish
- Java 8 (or later), Spring, JPA/Hibernate, Dependency Injection (Spring, GUICE/GIN)
To fast track your application, email yor most up to date CV to or call Celia today on
DIGITAL TEST LEAD
A unique prospect for a proven Digital Test Lead/ Test Engineer, to begin an exhilarating journey within an outstanding organisation. are you self-motivated, passionate about quality assurance, test automation tools, frameworks and best practices? if the answer is yes then this is the role for you. You will be given the autonomy to own and oversee the test strategy for all projects, making crucial discussions in reference to the delivery environment
Using the latest cutting-edge technology, implementing and promoting best practice. in collaboration with architects, security experts, devops and developers to ensure that the application testing approach meets the technical objectives and departmental standards and practices
This will be a fast pace environment and you will be expected to work on multiple project at any given time. Be effective in utilising a range of contemporary technologies including cloud platforms, open source and ‘aaS’ services to better enable and enhance the delivery of QAT services
A solid programming background is key with at least 3/4 years’ experience as Digital Test engineer.
Please apply immediately or give Bangura Solutions a call on 0203 854 1402 if you would like to be considered for this position
FullStack Java Developer
Rate: £400-£500 per day
Location: Central London
Length: 6 months + extensions
Desirable Criteria:
- Agile, full stack development experience covering expert-level implementation skills with Javascript and backend technologies.
- Strong web development background.
- Dev-ops experience and development automation.
- Unit and functional test automation and delivery.
Role Specific Capabilities & Knowledge:
- Expert-level JavaScript ES5 / ES6 / ES7 knowledge, & curiosity to learn more.
- Strong skills in developing Microservices with Spring Boot.
- Experienced in developing end to end web based applications using NodeJS/React /JS frameworks.
- Well versed in HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap and other front-end technologies.
- Development, configuration and Production experience on Docker and Kubernetes.
- Strong experience on CI/CD pipeline with Jenkins/Gitlab.
- Strong backend implementation experience with programming languages such as Java.
- Exposure to NoSQL databases such as MongoDB and Cassandra is advantage.
- Excellent Technical Documentation skills.
- Integration of third party solutions through API and web service development.
Apply today or email your CV directly: [email protected] or 0191 223 5341 (2224)
IOS Developer
IOS Developer required for a leading client in Basingstoke on an initial 3 to 6 months contract
You will be building the libraries and frameworks that support the clients large, complex applications of the future.
This role sits across the development lifecycle and will suit someone who is eager to contribute to everything from product strategy to testing to customer adoption.
The Mobile Software Engineer (iOS) will have a significant impact in delivering the overall vision and roadmap towards the clients mobile strategy.
Skills and experience required:
- A computer science degree or equivalent is required.
- Outstanding technical knowledge of mobile application development (iOS in swift and Objective C)
- 4+ Swift
- Development of self-service applications.
- Google Maps Mobile SDKs integration and mobile application architecture
- Agile development (SCRUM, kanban)
- Test automation, Unit testing, testing frameworks, continuous delivery systems
- UI frameworks, Interface Animations and Transitions (iOS)
- Working with third party development partners and establishing clear and workable development principles
- SSO and Oauth2 security
- Knowledge of REST APIs, 3rd Party SDK integration
- Ability to work with stakeholders
- Connected Car and IoT integrations in to mobile apps
Additional Requirements:
? Integrating social networks mobile SDKs (Facebook, Twitter, OAuth etc.)
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DevOps Engineer Windows
(windows) DevOps Engineer - Cardiff - Initial 6 Month Contract - £500.00 Per Day
Your new company
Our global clients have an immediate requirement for a DevOps engineer on an initial 6 month contract in Cardiff as they look to move towards AWS.
Your new role
You will be required to:
- To build & deploy DevOps solutions ranging from automating the service pipeline, app automation, implementing automated monitoring, and testing complex frameworks.
- To build & design application architecture, environment setup, integrates with Devtools/Middleware/3rd party applications, build & consume API's & embed configuration controls within services.
- Be prepared to be an active member of an Agile team and assist other areas when required.
What you'll need to succeed
You MUST have experience of:
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- TFS
- Chef
- Ansible
- Vagrant
- Docker
- C# .NET
- PowerShell
- Jenkins DSL/Pipelines/Groovy
- SQL/Database languages
- Experience in managing server setup for IIS, MSSQL, Windows Services.
- Experience of DevOps activities (e.g. virtualization, build/deploy scripts and tools, etc.)
- Experience in automating configuration controls, user access controls, defining server level policies, defining roles.
- Understanding of building Infrastructure as code.
- Understanding of the importance of highly-redundant and failsafe systems
- Understanding of building CI seamless workflow on Jenkins/TFS or any other CI tool.
Desirable
- Understanding of containerising solution for web and app services.
- Familiarity with a variety of architectural patterns and approaches
- Test automation (functional with Gherkin/SpecFlow, Selenium, performance, etc.)
- Solutions / Application architecture and design
A DevOps engineer with a wealth of Chef experience would be highly desirable.
What you'll get in return
For this role I am able to offer a daily rate of up to £500.00.
What you need to do now
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Test Automation Consultant
A Test Automation Consultant with over 3 years experience with Protractor and Selenium is required for an initial 3 month contract in Worcestershire.
You will be setting up an automated testing environment on a recently built Angular application.
Test Automation Consultant Role Requirements
- Protractor
- Selenium
The Company
The successful Test Automation Consultant will be contracting for an established digital consultancy and you will be based in Worcestershire.
If you are a Test Automation Consultant with an excellent understanding of Protractor and Selenium, then apply now to avoid missing out.
Interviews for this role will be commencing ASAP. To register your interest in time, please send your CV using the "Apply" button now.
Protractor | Selenium
Test Automation Consultant
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Test Engineer
Tester
Your new company
This is one of the UK's leading brands originally known as one the biggest produces of paper maps they are transforming there business to produce digital map data, online route planning, sharing services and mobile apps plus many other location based products.
Your new role
Your role will include daily contact with stakeholders, product owners and on-site team members to understand functional and non-functional requirements and design BDD test scenarios according to the acceptance criteria.
You will regularly participate in squad estimation activities and are encouraged to identify opportunities to maximise test benefit within the team. You will report to and provide regular updates to the domain Test Lead. Working within an agile team, you will be responsible for designing and executing automated and manual test suites to ensure adequate and effective test coverage and provide test assurance of the user stories according to the defined acceptance test criteria.
This is a technical role and requires knowledge of data testing, performance and load test, automation and building end to end test scenarios in a CI/CD environment. You will provide assurance at team retrospectives and planning sessions to ensure test best practice, continual improvements and appropriate standards are adhered to.
What you'll need to succeed
Experience:
You will need to demonstrate your track record against the following criteria:
- Proven analytical skills, designing and implementing BDD feature files for functional and non-functional test activities is essential
- Experience of delivering automated test frameworks in a test-first CI/CD environment
- Ability to define the appropriate end to end test approach for automation and performance
- Proven technical skills in one or more of the following is essential: Azure DevOps, Specflow, JMeter, Selenium WebDriver, WebInspect, C#, JavaScript, Python, Visual Studio, FME
- Experience of testing on a cloud platform is preferred
- Experience of allocating and prioritising own work and working across multiple delivery teams
- Good knowledge of agile methodologies and software engineering best practice, advising on process improvement
- Coaching and mentoring experience of test automation
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders and customers
- Awareness of geospatial systems and technologies is desirable but not essential
Behaviours:
- Collaborative team player
- Completer/Finisher
- Hands-on doer
- Problem solver
- Motivated by technical challenges with a focus on delivery of business value
What you'll get in return
£Neg on Day rate, 6 Month (Possibility of Extension)
What you need to do now
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Automation Test Engineer x2
An Edinburgh based Financial Services Client has just released 2 x NEW Automation Tester Contracts. Joining an existing team from their Edinburgh based office, the roles will specifically align to current Mobile & Digital projects, assisting with some upcoming changes & an increasing workload.
Initial Contracts will be 6 months and rate-card will pay circa £350 - £450 per day depending on experience. To be successful in this role & requirement our Client is seeking candidates with the following knowledge & experience;
- Strong & proven Automation Testing/QA experience within other large corporate clients (ideally Financial Services / Banking)
- Experience working in collaborative agile development environments, preferably using BDD.
- Good working knowledge of at least one programming or scripting language.
- Experienced in building and maintaining test automation using code repository and CI/CD.
- Understanding of non-functional aspects of testing - such as UI, Accessibility, Security and Performance.
- Strong & proven Selenium expertise
- Strong knowledge & experience of the Agile Methodology / Agile environments
Nice to have:
Java, SQL, SOAP/Rest, Cucumber - JVM, intellij, Jenkins, JIRA, AWS, Linux, JMeter.
Our Client is looking for highly experienced Automation Testers with the ability to quickly adapt to new roles/environments. This is an interesting project of work to be involved with so please apply now to be considered.
Contract DevOps Engineer
Contract DevOps Engineer
Your new role:
The client has an opportunity to get involved in a project automating the deployment and setup of equipment for network security testing. You will be an experienced DevOps engineer with a background in development or test automation.
What you'll need to succeed:
* Recent experience with Infrastructure as Code technologies such as Ansible and Terraform.
* Linux systems administration including configuration of mail, web or SIP servers.
* Amazon AWS including EC2 instances and network configuration.
* Network architecture, including Cisco, VPN and/or VLAN configuration.
* SC clearance. Additional skills which would be useful:
* Exchange Server Administration.
* Python scripting experience, ideally with a focus on test setup and automation.
* Working in small Agile teams
Must hold SC Clearance
What you'll get in return :
A 6 month contract with potential to go on longer. £450 day rate.
What you need to do now:
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