We are looking for a Backend QA Engineer to help us build out a world-beating feature set. Joining our engineering team, you’ll be responsible for testing new front-end, rest-api backend features and microservices manually; as required and identified at the planning sessions to help us continue to deliver a great product to our customers which helps our company and their money grow.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of hands-on experience in backend QA testing, with a strong focus on automation, and troubleshooting to deliver high-quality results
- Proven experience in testing and automating APIs, integrations, and system behavior in both microservices and monolithic architectures.
- Strong knowledge of at least one programming language, preferably JavaScript or TypeScript, with the ability to create efficient and effective automation tests.
- Hands-on experience with GitLab CI/CD pipelines, integrating automated tests into workflows, and managing deployments.
- Ability to efficiently handle multiple tasks such as feature tickets, automation, technical tasks, and maintenance, while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.
- Deep understanding of testing methodologies, automation strategies, and defect management. Proactive in identifying issues and ensuring the end goals are met. Willing to speak up and advocate for quality.
- Ability to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues in both the application and test environments efficiently.
- Basic knowledge or experience in performance testing and understanding performance bottlenecks.
- Experience in testing mobile applications on both iOS and Android platforms
Benefits
- £46,000 - £55,000 per annum
- Discretionary Performance-Related Bi-Annual Bonus of up to 10% (Cash) and 5% (Shares) based on your gross annual salary.
- Workplace pension scheme - We invest in your future with a workplace pension scheme, contributing 5% on earnings up to £50,000. Plan ahead with confidence while you grow your career!
- Private medical insurance (medical history disregarded)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Free ChipX subscription for UK-based employees
- 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, plus the days between Christmas and New Year
- Annual training budget for courses, workshops, or conferences to help you advance your career.
- £30 per month Chip Fitness Benefit to suit your Mental/Physical Wellbeing
- Company laptop
- Opportunity to have a huge impact on our product while fast-tracking your knowledge, responsibility and skills in a high-growth fintech startup
