Contract Software Engineer in Test

AND Digital
Manchester, United Kingdom
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
£ 130K

Job location

Manchester, United Kingdom

Tech stack

JavaScript
API
iOS
Automation of Tests
Computer Programming
Relational Databases
Mobile Application Software
Python
MySQL
Pair Programming
Strategies of Testing
Test Driven Development
Appium
Firebase
Gitlab
Gherkin
Software Version Control

Requirements

Do you have experience in iOS?, The team need a strong Back End SEIT Lead to collaborate with developers, product owners, and stakeholders to define and implement effective testing strategies for each app feature. Prioritising testing activities based on project goals, risk assessment, and business requirements. They must have strong communication skills to articulate testing strategies and results to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Strong communication and mentoring skills
  • Experience of automation testing native mobile applications in multi-disciplinary teams
  • Experience in implementing mobile test strategies for faster feedback loops and to improve testing outcomes
  • Strong programming skills and experience with an OO language such as Python or JavaScript
  • Experience with Appium and cross device testing on iOS and Android platforms
  • Experience of testing APIs and relational database technologies such as MySQL or similar
  • Experience of implementing and using cloud based device farms
  • Experienced advocate for practices such as Test-Driven Development and Pair Programming
  • Experience with source code management and version control (Git/GitHub/GitLab)
  • Experience with modern CI/CD tools and techniques

Desirable skills:

  • Experience in BDD and creating tests using Gherkin syntax
  • Experience working with observability and monitoring tools such as Firebase or similar
  • Experience of non-functional testing in a mobile environment

Benefits & conditions

We are recruiting for a Contract SEIT (Senior) for a 6 month contract. This will be on a remote basis, with adhoc travel to our Manchester office required. Day rate: Up to £500 per day.

About the company

AND Digital are a tech company focused on accelerating digital delivery and dedicated to closing the digital skills gap. We've been helping organisations build better digital products and stronger digital teams since 2014. We believe our work should always leave a legacy for the client. We do this through close relationships with our offices (or 'Clubs') so that our partners are always prioritized by a regional team close to them. This unique model has driven success for our clients and ourselves, evidenced by our remarkable organic growth since 2014. Today we number more than 1,300 people with Clubs all over the UK and Europe with plans for global expansion in the next couple of years. Join us - and help us fulfil our mission to close the world's digital skills gap.

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