Junior Software Test Engineer

Join us, be part of more.  

We’re so much more than an energy company. We’re a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We're energisers. One team of 21,000 colleagues that's energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn’t rely on fossil fuels, whilst living our powerful commitment to igniting positive change in our communities. Here, you can find more purpose, more passion, and more potential. That’s why working here is #MoreThanACareer. We do energy differently - we do it all. We make it, store it, move it, sell it, and mend it.  

About your team: 

At Hive, our mission is to make it greener. 

With a little help from our friends at British Gas we’re helping customers to be waaaaay smarter with their heating and giving them control of their homes like never before. Through our range of thermostats, EV chargers, solar panels and energy-saving light bulbs, we’re here to help every home reach its eco-energy potential, from little switches that make a big difference.

An opportunity to play your part - Are you ready to join the hive of innovation? As a Junior Software Test Engineer on Hive’s IoT Team, you'll be buzzing with excitement as you develop automated testing solutions for our IoT Platform, Hub, and Mobile applications. Your work will support over 2 million customers in their journey towards sustainable living. Get ready to make a real impact and have fun while doing it.

Location: UK, Windsor (talk to us about flexible working)
The day to day:

• Collaborate with Hive's passionate team to develop and execute automated testing solutions.
• Work closely with various teams at Hive to deliver high-quality products.
• Identify, document, and track software defects to ensure Hive's products are flawless.
• Actively participate in Hive's Agile Scrum processes, including daily stand-ups and sprint planning.
• Design and develop test cases based on Hive's product requirements and specifications.
• Perform manual testing to ensure the functionality and performance of Hive's IoT devices.
• Set up and maintain test environments to simulate real-world conditions for Hive's products.
• Conduct regression testing to ensure new code changes do not adversely affect existing functionality.
• Create and maintain detailed test documentation, including test plans, test cases, and test reports for Hive's projects.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Hive's testing processes and methodologies.

About You

• Experience with hardware, web, and mobile applications.
• Proficient in TDD, BDD, Continuous Deployment, and Integration.
• Experience with REST and JSON.
• Proficient in Agile Scrum behaviours.
• Proficiency in Java or Python; both is a bonus.
• Proficiency in Linux and headless OS management.
• Familiarity with Zigbee, Modbus, WebSocket, MQTT, Protobuf.
• Experience with app metrics and third-party analytics tools.
• Experience with functional testing and code quality.
• Experience with Jira or similar tools.
• Knowledge of solar, battery, and air source heat pump technologies.

What's in it for you?

• Enjoy a generous market salary, along with fantastic growth opportunities and a vibrant work environment!
• Power up your pay with a 15% Employee Energy Allowance, surpassing the government's price cap!
• Secure your future with our comprehensive pension plan, designed for peace of mind.
• Elevate your health with our fully-funded company healthcare plan, prioritizing your well-being.
• Recharge with a generous 25-day holiday allowance, plus public holidays, and even purchase up to 5 extra days for extended relaxation!
• Experience unparalleled work-life balance with an exceptional selection of flexible benefits, from tech treats and eco-friendly car leases to travel insurance for your adventures!

Why should you apply?   
  
We’re not a perfect place – but we’re a people place. Our priority is supporting all of the different realities our people face. Life is about so much more than work. We get it. That’s why we’ve designed our total rewards to give you the flexibility to choose what you need, when you need it, making sure that you and your family are supported not only financially, but physically and emotionally too. Visit the link below to discover why we’re a great place to work and what being part of more means for you.  
  
https://www.morethanacareer.energy/hive

If you're full of energy, fired up about sustainability, and ready to craft not only a better tomorrow, but a better you, then come and find your purpose in a team where your voice matters, your growth is non-negotiable, and your ambitions are our priority.    
 

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