Automation QA
Location: Remote – must be UK based
Work Pattern: Full time/Permanent
Security Clearance: BPSS
The Company:
At Amber Labs, we are a cutting-edge UK and European technology consultancy that prioritises empowering autonomy, promoting experimentation, and facilitating rapid learning to provide exceptional value to our clients. Our company culture is centred around collaboration, where all colleagues, regardless of their role, work together to minimise risk and shorten delivery times. Our team consists of highly-skilled cross-functional consultants, analysts, and support staff.
The Role:
Our QA (Quality Assurance) Consultants are responsible for providing a high level of confidence in the technical solutions that we build for our clients, so that they can be reassured of the implementation. They are tasked with executing any and all testing that is required to prove that the product is implemented to specification. This can include but is not limited to: Accessibility, Performance, Security, and Functional testing. We believe in continuous development so the consultant will be expected to have good working experience in implementing a clean and robust set of automation test suites and working with DevOps to integrate these into a continuous integration pipeline.
They will be able to work on a vast variety of projects and get exposure to a variety of technology such as (but not exhaustively) NodeJS, Java, Kotlin, Spring boot framework, RESTful microservices, NoSQL databases.
Requirements:
- Have a certified ISTQB background; ISTQB Foundation at a minimum. Equivalent qualifications may be considered.
- Experience with these core testing techniques: Exploratory, Integration, Manual, Functional
- Experience setting up and contributing to test frameworks in Java
- Experience with writing a variety of backend and frontend automated tests using Selenium, Cucumber, REST etc.
- Experience working in an Agile environment
- Experience using version control software – Git
- Experience using online version control tools - GitHub, GitLab etc
- Experience with self-managing and being able to self-identify areas that needs work
Desirable:
- Experience with a wider range of testing techniques (Accessibility, Performance, Security etc.)
- Experience using Docker to aid testing
- Experience using Maven to run your automated tests
- Experience with CI/CD (Gitlab, GitHub, Jenkins)
- Familiarity with web standards, accessibility, and test automation best practices
- Knowledge of the GOV.UK design system
Benefits:
Join a rapidly expanding startup where personal growth is a part of our DNA.
Benefit from a flexible work environment focused on deliverable outcomes.
Receive private medical insurance through Aviva.
Enjoy the benefits of a company pension plan through Nest.
25 days of annual leave plus UK bank holidays.
Access Perkbox, a global employee rewards platform offering discounts, perks, and wellness resources.
Participate in a generous employee referral program.
A highly collaborative and collegial environment with opportunities for career advancement.
Be encouraged to take bold steps and embrace a mindset of experimentation.
Choose your preferred device, PC or Mac.
Diversity & Inclusion:
Here at Amber Labs, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace for all. Our commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion includes:
Valuing the unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of all employees and creating an environment where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and valued.
Prohibiting all forms of harassment, bullying, discrimination, and victimisation and promoting a culture of dignity and respect for all.
Educating all new hires on our Diversity and Inclusion policies and ensuring they are aware of their rights and responsibilities to create a safe and inclusive workplace.
By taking these steps, we are dedicated to building a workplace that reflects and celebrates the diversity of our employees and communities.
This role at Amber Labs is a permanent position, and all employees are required to meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Please be advised that, at this time, we are unable to consider candidates who require sponsorship or hold a visa of any type.
What Happens Next?
Our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch to advise you on the next steps. We have a two-stage interview process for most of our consultants. In certain cases, we may include a third and final stage, which is a conversation with the company Partners. This will only be considered if deemed necessary.