Job Type:
Permanent
Build a brilliant future with Hiscox
This is an exciting time within Hiscox as the UK Retail Business continues to evolve its existing change capability. Our technology estate has been undergoing significant growth, driven by our business strategy and supporting technology blueprint. As a result, the QA team has been going through a significant transformation for the past 18 months and this role is critical in helping us accelerate the pace of this transformation.
You will be aligned to a technology platform where you will work with our 3rd party partners and UK based staff, making sure quality is embedded into everything we do and we continue to implement, maintain and enhance our test automation frameworks and tooling.
Our technology platforms include, but are not limited to, web applications developed in .Net/C# and Java interacting with proprietary customised backend services also developed in Java, underpinned by Microsoft SQL databases with an Azure “cloud first approach”.
These integrate with a multitude of API linked bespoke applications that have been developed in a variety of technologies. An understanding of multiple web based environments would therefore be beneficial.
Key Responsibilities:
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You will be working with the lead SDET and 3rd party test automation engineers and be (hands on) responsible for the implementation, maintenance and on-going improvements of our test automation solutions on a given technology platform, ensuring the agreed standards and principles are followed
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This is a delivery focussed role so you will be expected to understand the wider test and release process at a platform level, support the team to continuously improve this through highly effective test automation packs and be hands on aligned to delivery initiatives
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Where gaps are identified, you will be responsible for identifying, assessing and contributing to technical POCs alongside other teams as appropriate
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You will work to deliver the technical improvements backlog for your platform ensuring our current solutions are continually assessed, improved, and integrated
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You will be an active member of the wider QA team, working with your peers to share knowledge and collaborate on new innovative ideas
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You will work with the QA Lead Engineer on your platform and lead SDET to support wider improvements plans aimed at increasing test automation knowledge in the team as well as more efficient ways of working
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You will be producing the required KPIs for your area and feed into wider reporting as required
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You are consistently coming up with new ideas and ways of working - keeping a pulse on the latest tools and technologies
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You will work to promote and increase visibility of the QA function and its technical capabilities with the wider team
Essential Skills:
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Sound understanding of various test methodologies and what good test automation looks like (functional and non-functional) in supporting the end to end testing process.
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Experience in the implementation and use of Tosca, Neoload, Jmeter, Dynatrace, Playwright, Selenium
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Experience developing and enhancing test automation frameworks across various technologies
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Experience working with modern tech stacks and principles including cloud technologies, CI/CD, TDD, BDD, Agile
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Technical leadership skills, strong communication and collaboration skills
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Have the ability to mentor and upskill technical peers and juniors in technologies new to them.
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Experience in working with version control tools like git/Bitbucket / ADO
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Self-starter, have the ability and drive to learn about new tools and technologies
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Experience in .Net / Java/C#/Python development
Advantageous skills
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Understanding of Azure Cloud
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Technically astute in the area of applications, integration services, data and security
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Knowledge of Retail Insurance through Direct, broker and modern partner channels
You will be a capable and confident communicator with an engaging and credible background.
You will be a high-calibre change / quality agent and will be able to collaborate with architects / Developers and 3rd parties to ensure that the right behaviours, technology and tooling is utilised for the right projects.
You will have experience working within a regulated environment and multiple stakeholders (inclusive of internal and 3rd party, physically and virtually based)
Work with amazing people and be part of a unique culture
What We Do
Hiscox is a leader in specialist insurance. We seek to provide the best protection and peace of mind for our clients through high quality insurance products, backed with excellent service. We are experts in covering a wide range of personal and commercial risks.
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