Python Job: QA Tester

Location: Remote
Salary: £30,000 - £45,000 DOE

Vizion Network is a market leader in providing innovative solutions to the insurance and automotive industries. Our IT team designs, develops, and maintains these solutions, and we are looking to expand our team to support our mission and continue delivering cutting-edge solutions to our customers. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on challenging and impactful projects that make a real difference in our industry. Join us and be a part of something big!

Purpose

We are seeking a QA Tester to join our fast-paced and growing business. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products through manual and automated testing. We are looking for a candidate with experience in automated testing using tools such as Selenium, as well as a strong understanding of software development processes and methodologies.

This position offers the opportunity for remote work with occasional meetings in our office (1-2 times per month).

Role Profile

• Develop and maintain test plans and test cases based on requirements and specifications.
• Execute manual and automated tests to validate the functionality and performance of our software products.
• Work closely with the development team to identify and debug issues and provide feedback on code quality and testability.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and user needs and provide feedback on how to improve the quality and usability of our products.
• Continuously improve the testing process by identifying and implementing best practices, development patterns, and automation tools.
• Keep up to date with the latest testing techniques and technologies and provide guidance and mentorship to other team members.
• Report on testing progress and results, including defects and risk assessment, to stakeholders and project managers.

Person Specification
You will have...

• Strong experience in manual and automated testing, with a focus on automated testing using tools such as Selenium.
• Experience with test case management and defect tracking tools, such as JIRA.
• Knowledge of software development processes and methodologies, such as agile.
• Strong understanding of QA best practices, including test design, test execution, and test automation.
• Experience with scripting languages, such as Python or JavaScript, for automation purposes.
• Familiarity with different types of testing, such as functional, performance, regression, and compatibility testing.
• The ability to write clear and concise test reports and communicate testing results effectively to stakeholders and project managers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to identify and debug issues quickly.
• Familiarity with web technologies and standards, such as HTML, CSS, and HTTP.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with cloud-based testing tools and platforms.
• Experience with continuous integration and deployment pipelines, such as Jenkins.
• Experience with performance and load testing tools, such as JMeter or Gatling.
• Knowledge of cross-platform and cross-browser testing.
• Experience with accessibility testing and compliance with accessibility standards.
• Knowledge of security testing and vulnerability assessment.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies, such as Scrum.
• Other

Other

Holiday: 21 days, plus statutory bank holidays
Additional 1 day holiday for your birthday
Employee benefits scheme including 24/7 GP service, free counselling sessions and a well being mobile app
Regular Company events and functions

To apply please email your CV to [email protected]

Application closing date is 1st February 2023 at 5pm