Who we are

We are Hastings Direct - an agile, data and digitally focused general insurance provider who offer services to the UK car, van, bike and home insurance markets.

We have the ambition of becoming the UKs leading digital insurer and believe that we’re built for the way that customers buy general insurance both today and in the future; with our key focus being around the use of data and digital capabilities going forwards.

To help us on this journey, we are looking for a Test Engineer to come and join our successful Testing Team here at Hasting Direct. You will be responsible for the design and execution of testing scenarios and analysis of test results, whilst supporting successful delivery of high-quality software and / or infrastructure changes across Hasting's systems and platforms.

What you will do

• Design and execution of testing scenarios (automated (functional/non-functional) and manual) including record keeping
• Analysis of test results and timely raising of defects
• Contributes to the integrity of testing and acceptance activities minimising defect leakage into production
• Supports test lead in identification of problem areas, suggesting, reviewing and implementing corrective actions
• Participation in post live testing by providing overnight and on call support where necessary
• Achieving optimal levels of test automation using available tools (for functional automation)

What we are looking for

• 3+ years practical experience working in a Testing role, supporting and testing enterprise level customer and employee facing applications

• Experience in creating test approach, test design and execution (manual and automated) for small to medium size initiatives
• Understanding of various testing methodologies
• Knowledge of Agile methodology

Tools & Technologies

• Guidewire Insurance Suite
• ALM Octane, JIRA or equivalent tools
• For functional automation knowledge of frameworks using tools like Selenium, Cucumber, TestNG or equivalent
• For non-functional knowledge of performance testing tools and frameworks such as Load/Storm Runner, TrueClient
• Good understanding of BDD and / or TDD
• ISTQB or equivalent

Benefits for you

Please find some of the great benefits we offer here at Hastings Direct;

Salary - Attractive base salary dependant on experience

Bonus

• On target bonus up to 5%
• Max target bonus up to 10%

Pension - 1:1 match up to 10%

Holiday - 25 days holiday and bank holidays (plus buy and sell up to 5 days)

Plus a lot more that we’d love to bring to life with you!

Hastings Group is an equal opportunities employer which means we treat people fairly. We welcome applications from all suitably skilled persons regardless of their gender, age, race, disability, ethnic background, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or marital/family status.Please also note that we have a thorough referencing process, which includes credit and criminal record checks.

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