QA Test Analyst

About SchemeServe:

SchemeServe is a leading cloud-based insurance software platform designed for MGAs, brokers, and insurers. Our platform is renowned for its unparalleled flexibility, constant innovation, and unwavering commitment to providing Obsessive Support. Established in 2000 by our CEO, Adam, SchemeServe has achieved remarkable success without external investment. We take great pride in our journey and our steadfast adherence to our Core Values. While we operate as a fully remote company (a practice adopted even before the pandemic), we gather twice a year for a Team Retreat (typically in March and September). These retreats serve as opportunities to exchange ideas, unwind, and foster stronger connections among our team members.

We highly value self-development and actively encourage our staff to pursue continuous learning and set ambitious personal challenges. Whether it's access to free books, mentoring, or professional development opportunities – we've got you covered. In addition, we offer flexible work arrangements, paid time for charitable endeavors and cultivate a warm and welcoming work environment within a fantastic, relaxed, and open company culture.

We genuinely believe that this is the best workplace you could ever be a part of! If you're as enthusiastic as we are, we can't wait to hear from you.

We'd love to hear from you if you're;

• A naturally curious individual who thrives on challenge;
• Self-motivated and meticulous in your work;
• Daring and happy to go against the grain.
  
  
  

Come and join the Insurtech revolution!

Job Description:

Are you a passionate and dedicated QA Test Analyst based in the UK? You could be the perfect fit for our Engineering team! As we shift towards an API-first backend in .Net Core coupled with a React frontend, we're expanding our QA team.

In this role, you'll be responsible for verifying new functionalities before developing automation tests to integrate into our CI/CD pipelines. This includes both API and UI testing.

Responsibilities:

Collaborate closely with other agile development team members to ensure the delivery of a product that meets specifications.

Develop manual and/or automated test scripts to validate functional and non-functional requirements throughout the product development life cycle.

Liaising with other engineers to ensure a joined-up testing approach.

Producing descriptive and concise reports that evidence the functionality of a product.

Working as part of a DevOps/Agile team supporting activities.

Building and maintaining API and UI automation test scripts.

Requirements:

• Based in the UK.
• Minimum of 5 years of testing experience, with at least 2 years in test automation.
• Ability to work effectively independently.

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• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in writing automated tests in Typescript, preferably with experience in tools like Playwright.
• Familiarity with Git, GitHub.
• Proficient in API Testing (e.g. RESTful).
• Experience in high-paced agile environments.
• Solid understanding of Agile software delivery, with the capability to integrate with Build pipelines.
  
  
  

Nice to haves:

Any experience working within the insurance or financial markets would be beneficial to help understand compliance requirements.

Experience working with deployment pipelines (particularly Azure devops) would be helpful.

Note for recruiters;

We are not currently accepting applications from recruitment companies that we already have a working relationship with. You are welcome to send an email if you really want, but it will be ignored. :-)