Lead Software Engineer

One third of the UK working age population are unable to access affordable credit. We at Amplifi want to rectify this issue. We aim to improve the nation's financial health, using our state-of-the-art FinTech ecosystem, allowing ethical lending via credit unions accessible to everyone in the UK.

Amplifi Capital are one of the top 5 lenders in the near prime unsecured personal loans market in the UK. Through our innovative work we have grown our new customer volumes by 5 folds in just the last two years alone. Aiming to increase that number even further as we progress.

We are the biggest name in the UK credit union market with the two largest Credit Unions in the UK on the Amplifi platform. We at Amplifi Capital want to go beyond that, aiming to be the biggest player in the UK personal loan market for the near prime segment. Standing out against our competitors, being at the forefront of personal loans market.

At the heart of our operations in Noida, Uttar Pradesh lies Gojoko, a bespoke fintech platform tailored to meet the unique needs of Credit Unions. This comprehensive system encompasses the entire spectrum of savings and loans, integrating best-in-class software suppliers like Mambu, Modulr, ADP, AWS, among others.

Building on the success of our ecosystem, we proudly introduced ReevoMoney, a consumer-facing brand operating with its own balance sheet. ReevoMoney caters to a wider customer base, offering innovative financial solutions.

People always come first at Gojoko Technologies. From how we engage with our customers to the thorough recruitment process. Our journey is just getting started, the business has attracted amazing talent so far, and we don't plan on stopping yet

We are expanding rapidly, with ambitious goals to become the largest player in the UK personal loan market for the near-prime segment. Our culture prioritizes people, innovation, and impact, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Your Role:

As a Lead Software Engineer-Quality Assurance, you will be responsible for leading and implementing robust automation frameworks and strategies to ensure the quality and reliability of our fintech products. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, product managers, and UX/UI designers, to identify testing requirements, develop test plans, and execute automated tests throughout the software development lifecycle.

You will contribute and mentor the QA team by example with strong hands-on experience across a complex systems architecture. This is a senior role in which the successful candidate will drive some of our most complex projects in addition to providing and managing the strategic direction.

Responsibilities:

- Develop and implement automation strategies, frameworks, and tools, including Robot Framework, to drive effective testing of our fintech products.
- Lead the design and development of automated test scripts and test suites, for web-based, Api and mobile applications, ensuring high test coverage and adherence to best practices.
- Collaborate with software engineers to integrate automated tests into the continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) pipeline, enabling rapid and reliable deployment.
- Conduct a thorough analysis of system requirements and technical specifications to identify areas for automation and define appropriate test scenarios.
- Perform hands-on testing of complex features and functionalities, utilising both manual and automated testing techniques.
- Proactively identify and report defects, working closely with development teams to ensure timely resolution and retesting.
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior members of the QA team, fostering their growth and ensuring high-quality deliverables.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in automation testing, and advocate for their adoption within the organisation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that quality is embedded throughout the development process, promoting a culture of quality excellence.

Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; an advanced degree is preferred.
- 6-10 years of Experience in Quality Assurance and minimum 2 years of experience in people management role.
- Strong programming and automation skills, with expertise in developing and implementing automation strategies, frameworks, and tools (e.g., Robot Framework, Selenium, Appium, PyTest) to enhance the efficiency and reliability of testing fintech products.
- Proven experience in designing and building automated test scripts and suites for web, API (REST Assured, Postman), and mobile applications (Appium, BrowserStack), ensuring high coverage and adherence to best practices.
- Extensive experience collaborating with software engineers to integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps, enabling rapid and reliable deployments.
- Hands-on experience analysing system requirements and technical specifications to identify automation opportunities and developing test scripts using Python, Java, or JavaScript.
- Skilled in functional, regression, and integration testing using both manual and automated techniques, including SQL-based database validations.
- Proactively identify, report, and track defects using JIRA and TestRail/Zephyr, ensuring timely resolution and effective retesting.
- Experience in mentoring and guiding junior QA engineers, fostering their growth in automation scripting, CI/CD integration, and debugging techniques.
- Up-to-date with emerging technologies, frameworks, and best practices in test automation, performance testing (e.g., JMeter), and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Effective collaboration with cross-functional teams to embed quality in every phase of the development lifecycle, promoting a culture of quality excellence and continuous improvement.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Demonstrated leadership experience, with the ability to lead and mentor QA teams across multiple locations (UK and India).
- Strong attention to detail and a passion for delivering high-quality software products

Benefits

- Competitive salary
- 25 days annual leave
- Gratuity (as applicable)
- Medical insurance / Private health insurance
- Subsidized transport
- Hybrid working
- Modern office environment

Commitment:

"We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable laws and regulations. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation."

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