Test Engineer (SFIA 3)

AI overview

Take ownership of quality assurance for web applications while developing automation frameworks and collaborating in a dynamic DevOps environment.

This role is remote for the foreseeable future with onsite client working where required and occasional travel to head office in London for workshops/meetings

Zaizi is looking for a Test Engineer who will take ownership of the quality of our web applications. We need someone who will enjoy development of test automation suites, as well as creation of test cases and manual testing.

Role Objectives

These are the expected objectives for this role. We are happy to discuss this further during the interview process and jointly agree it with the successful candidate.

  • Design and build Automation, Web Services/API , Performance & Accessibility test frameworks with DevOps CI/CD.
  • Manage, plan and perform exploratory and automation activities throughout the project
  • Ensure that quality issues and defects are appropriately identified, documented, tracked, and resolved in our defect tracking system
  • Own and manage the release process to deliver the product effectively.
  • Work closely with developers and cross functional scrum team members to increase the test coverage and reduce the test bottlenecks.
  • Update and maintain regression suites as the product evolves
  • Work collaboratively and effectively in a DevOps way of working environment.

Requirements

Technologies:

  • Cypress
  • Jmeter
  • Postman / Soap UI
  • AWS

Competencies:

  • Can work with cross functional teams and should have a Shift to left QA and DevOps mindset
  • Continuous improvement used to work on environments where multiple releases to production are done in a day
  • Empowers and helps developers to collaborate with test automation to prevent bottlenecks around QA
  • Ability to prioritise the automation testing over the manual testing and search for solutions first instead of waiting for people
  • Delivering test automation in agile and DevOps with CI/CD
  • Test automation including functional (API, UI) and performance testing
  • Experience working with reactive applications and cross browser/device testing.
  • Customer facing (build good rapport)
  • Integrity / honesty
  • Excellent communication skills

You don’t meet all the requirements?

Studies show that women and black, Asian and minority ethics people are less likely to apply for a job unless they meet every qualification. So if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, we’d love you to still apply. You might just be the perfect person for this role, or another role here at Zaizi.

We actively welcome applications from people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, individuals with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals, parents, carers, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds.

If you need any accommodations to support your specific situation, please feel free to let us know. For candidates who are neurodiverse or have disabilities, we are happy to make any adjustments needed throughout the interview process—just ask!

SC Clearance:

Zaizi works with UK Central Government departments on a range of projects. To be able to work on our customer projects, employees must be Security Cleared to a standard acceptable to our Government customers. Due to this restriction we can currently only recruit candidates who have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship and who have lived in the UK for the last 5+ years continuously.

Interview Process:

1st stage:

Initial phone screening done by a member of the recruitment team

2nd stage:

Technical interview, this stage evaluates your technical expertise and problem-solving abilities, especially if you're applying for a technical role.

Final Stage:

10-15 min presentation and a panel interview where multiple people from different departments ask you questions.

Salary - Up to £56,000

Benefits

Compensation

  • Competitive Pay: Salaries reviewed annually to ensure they reflect your performance and market value.
  • Loyalty Pension: We invest in your future. Starting at a 5% employer contribution, we increase this by 0.5% every year after your third anniversary, up to a maximum of 8%.
  • Protection: Comprehensive Group Life Assurance for peace of mind.

Purpose & Culture

  • Real Impact: Work on mission-critical projects that secure and improve the UK's digital infrastructure.
  • Autonomy: A culture that empowers you to make decisions, prototype rapidly, and iterate towards success.
  • Service & Community: We support those who serve. 10 paid days for Reservist Military Service.

Work / Life Balance

  • Time Off: 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, with the flexibility to Buy/Sell additional days to suit your lifestyle.
  • Giving back: 2 paid volunteering days per year.

Development & Growth

  • Master Your Craft: Fully funded professional certifications (AWS, GCP, Agile, etc.) supported by 5 days paid study leave.
  • Expand Your Horizons: An additional £500 annual "Personal Choice" fund to learn whatever inspires you—work-related or not.
  • Support: Access to 1-2-1 professional coaching and team training to accelerate your career.

Health & Balance

  • Premium Health: Vitality Private Medical Insurance (includes Apple Watch, gym discounts, and rewards).
  • Flexibility: Genuine hybrid working with a WFH equipment allowance to perfect your home setup.
  • Wellbeing: Cycle to Work scheme and a commitment to sustainable, healthy working practices.

For further information contact: [email protected]

Nat Hinds: Head of Talent

Kayla Kirby: Talent Acquisition Specialist

Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

  • Education Stipend: Fully funded professional certifications (AWS, GCP, Agile, etc.) supported by 5 days paid study leave.
  • Health Insurance: Vitality Private Medical Insurance (includes Apple Watch, gym discounts, and rewards).
  • Learning Budget: An additional £500 annual "Personal Choice" fund to learn whatever inspires you—work-related or not.
  • Paid volunteering days: 2 paid volunteering days per year.
  • Paid Time Off: 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, with the flexibility to Buy/Sell additional days to suit your lifestyle.

All roles are 100% remote for the foreseeable future. We will accept applications from anywhere in the UK.We design, build and operate great digital services that has user needs at the centre. Our mission is to "realise potential" - whether that's unleashing the potential of our clients or our employees.As a digital consultancy that works on large and complex central government projects using the latest methods and technologies, our people are the key to our success. To attract, engage and retain diverse, passionate and able people, we’ve established a great culture and close knit community of people who work hard but also play hard too. Watch our video: Our culture is inclusive, modern, friendly, smart and innovative – we seek to employ bright, positive thinking individuals with a can-do attitude. Our people enjoy challenging themselves to be the best at what they do – if that sounds like you, you'll fit right in!

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