Software Quality Engineer

Investec is a distinctive Specialist Bank serving clients principally in the UK and South Africa. Our culture gives us our edge: we work hard to find colleagues who'll think out of the ordinary and we put them in environments where they'll flourish. We combine a flat structure with a focus on internal mobility. If you can bring an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to learn and collaborate to your work, this could be the boost your career deserves.

Description of role and key responsibilities

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Software Quality Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a Software Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products through comprehensive testing and quality assurance practices. You will work closely with the development team to identify and resolve issues, create and execute test plans, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our software development processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the development team to understand software requirements and design test plans and strategies accordingly.

• Perform manual testing to validate software functionality, usability, and performance.

• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using xUnit, Nunit & RestSharp for Backend and MS Playwright with C# or Typescript for Frontend

• Execute integration testing with Postman.

• Create and maintain test documentation, including test cases, test scripts, and test data.

• Collaborate with developers, application owners, SMEs to identify and resolve software defects and issues.

• Conduct performance testing using tools such as JMeter and K6 (added advantage).

• Utilize Swagger documentation to understand API specifications and validate API functionality.

• Work with Azure DevOps (and other tools where applicable) to manage test cases, track defects, and ensure smooth integration with the software development lifecycle.

• Contribute to the implementation and improvement of continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes.

• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies such as stand-ups, planning sessions, and retrospectives.

• Stay up-to-date with industry best practices and emerging technologies related to software quality assurance and testing.

Core skills and knowledge:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

• Proven experience as a Software Quality Engineer or similar role.

• Strong proficiency in automated testing tools such as Playwright, RestSharp and Postman.

• Strong test automation script writing skill in coding languages such as C# or Typescript.

• Experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter and K6 (added advantage).

• Knowledge of API testing and familiarity with Swagger documentation.

• Solid understanding of test methodologies, test case development, and defect tracking.

• Experience with Azure DevOps or similar project management and version control tools.

• Familiarity with CI/CD processes and tools.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

As part of our collaborative & agile culture, our working week is 4 days in the office and one day remote.

Investec offers a range of wellbeing benefits to make our people feel healthier, balanced and more fulfilled in their lives inside and outside of work.

Embedded in our culture is a sense of belonging and inclusion. This creates an environment in which everyone is free to be themselves which helps to drive innovation, creativity and ultimately business performance. At Investec we want everyone to find it easy to be themselves, and to feel they belong. It's a responsibility we all share and is integral to our purpose and values as an organisation.

Research shows that some candidates can be reluctant to apply to a role unless they meet all the criteria. We pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial spirit here and welcome you to do the same – if the role excites you, please don't let our person specification hold you back. Get in touch

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