Software Automation Engineer

SmartSearch’s distinctive Anti-Money Laundering verification software protects our clients by offering the most advanced and comprehensive features available from an AML provider.

SmartSearch has grown rapidly by fostering an incredibly collaborative and supportive culture. As we continue our ambitious growth plans, we will strive to remain a truly exciting, rewarding, and unique place to work.

HOW WILL YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

We are seeking a talented, experienced Software Automation Engineer with a strong understanding of object-oriented programming using C#. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and executing automated tests to ensure the quality and reliability of our software products. Your proficiency in C#, along with a knowledge of test automation languages like Selenese, will be essential in creating efficient and effective automation test cases and test suites.

VARIED DAY TO DAY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with the QA team, Developers and Product Owners to understand the software requirements and design test cases that validate functionality, performance and usability.

• Participate in refinement sessions, providing the testing point of view in these sessions.

• Create automated test cases and test suites.

•  Execute them to identify defects and ensure consistent software quality throughout the development process.

• Troubleshoot and debug test failures, identifying root causes and resolving these in a timely manner.

• Integrate test automation into the build and deployment process, ensuring continuous integration and delivery pipelines are properly tested.

• Stay updated with the latest trends and best practices in software testing and automation, and actively contribute to improving our testing processes.

 WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR IN A CANDIDATE?

• A strong understanding of OOP preferably using C#.

• Understand the Selenium library and NUnit.

• Comfortable in using Azure DevOps and Visual Studio.

• Proficient in API testing using either Insomnia or Postman.

• A good understanding of the STLC.

• A minimum qualification of an ISTQB certification.

• Able to translate complex requirements into comprehensive test cases, considering various scenarios and edge cases.

• Solid understanding of web technologies, HTTP protocols and error codes.

• Experience of load and/or performance testing would be useful in the future.

WHAT IS LIFE LIKE AT SMARTSEARCH?

• We are a multi-award winning Tech company with an aspirational mentality

• Some of our most recent recognitions include: named in the renowned RegTech100 list for 2024, listed in the Top 100 Fasted Growing Tech Companies by Northern Tech Awards 2024 as well as being named Technology Provider of the Year by Corporate Finance Awards 2024

• We have been Great Place To Work Certified since 2022

• There are excellent progression opportunities due to our growth and you will have personal development goals, regular feedback and support

• We are a diverse and inclusive team committed to promoting Diversity & Inclusion and Social Responsibility. Through our DE&I group, charitable initiatives and support for local schools, we actively foster a positive Impact on our community

 COMPANY BENEFITS

Our comprehensive benefit package includes:

·       25 days holiday rising to 30 with each year of service

·       Private Medical Insurance covering dental and optical

·       Company pension scheme

·       Life Assurance – 4x your annual salary

·       1 day paid volunteering per year

·       Enhanced maternity / paternity offerings

·       Employee Assistance Programme

·       Cycle to work scheme

·       On site gym