Software Test Engineer - API Testing - Fixed Term Contract

• About Us

   

  At Allstate Northern Ireland, we believe it’s more than just a job.  We believe in allowing our people to choose the direction of their careers.  It’s about you, your future and where you want to get to.

   

  Opportunity is the hallmark of the Allstate career experience.  We invest heavily in our employees, offering long term career development, personal growth and investment in new technologies.  Every day is different, with new ideas, challenges, and rewards — no matter which team you join.

   

  We believe that inclusive diversity is crucial to creating a culture of mutual respect where the strengths and talents of each individual are recognised.  We like to leave things better than we found them and deliver results.  We do all of this while having fun and exploring personal passions.

   

  Join our team and you’ll find challenge and reward in a culture of innovation, support and balance.

   

   

  Location

   

  Belfast / Derry / Londonderry / Strabane

   

   

  Your role in the team

   

  Our Mobile Test team are currently seeking a Test Engineer to work on advancing an API First approach to Transformative Growth work in 2021.  Whilst this is initially a 9 month placement covering maternity leave, there may be scope to be made permanent.  Supporting Allstate Mobile you will get the opportunity to work in a fast-paced agile environment developing automated API test scripts using Continuous Testing best practices.  

   

  We are looking for an enthusiastic Test Engineer with a specialism in services/API testing to partner with the Mobile Development teams to develop and implement a strategy which partners continuous API & UI testing for the Mobile App.   

   

  You will work with the Product Owner and developers to deliver work in an agile manner, participating in scrum ceremonies to help mature and maintain an automation framework for API tests, refining & making improvements as necessary.  

   

  This post will be offered on a fixed-term contract basis until end December 2021.

   

   

  Responsibilities include (but aren't limited to):

   

  • Collaborate with the Product Owners, Development and Testing team to deliver quality software  
  • Build and maintain scripts for an API automation framework 
  • Support and give input in to a Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery pipeline 
  • Provide input in to the test strategy  
  • Review, analyze & document bugs/issues accurately and clearly 
  • Accurately identify project risks and report to relevant stakeholders 
  • Create and maintain reusable test data  
  • Maintains the status of work and provide guidance to the work of junior team members 
  • Participate in all agile ceremonies.   

   

   

  So, what are the essential criteria to apply?

   

  • All candidates must evidence an existing right to work in the UK
  • Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a hands-on technical role within the Software Development Lifecycle
  • Knowledge and understanding of Web Services / API in relation to software testing
  • Demonstrable use of at least one Service testing tool e.g. SOAP UI, Ready API, Postman
  • Experience of writing test scripts 
  • Experience of Java or similar object-oriented programming language
  • Practical experience with Source Code Management Tools (e.g. Git, SVN) 
  • Good problem solving and communication skills 

   

   

  We also have some desirable criteria

   

  • Experience working in agile methodology (e.g. Scrum or XP) 
  • Knowledge & experience of CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g. Jenkins) 
  • Knowledge and understanding of test environments, test data, code build and code migration concepts  
  • Demonstrate personal projects or experience utilizing UI automation tools (e.g. Selenium, Appium, TestNG) 
  • Strong leadership skills 

   

   

  What we offer

   

  As Digital DNA’s Workplace of the Year 2020 winners, we offer a generous benefits package that includes flexible annual leave entitlement, dental and healthcare insurance, an attractive pension package and discounts on gym memberships, public transport and parking.

   

  Allstate invests heavily in your development, as an employee you will have access to multiple world-class learning platforms and courses from our award-winning in-house Learning & Development team.

   

  We pride ourselves in providing clear career paths and opportunities for internal mobility allowing you to further develop within the organisation.

   

  We encourage a better work life balance and you’ll have the opportunity to apply for various flexible working arrangements.

   

   

  Closing Date:  Friday 9th April 2021

   

   

  Statement on Fair Employment and Equal Opportunities

   

  Allstate NI wishes to ensure equal opportunity is given to all job applicants.  This company will not discriminate on the grounds of race, gender (including gender reassignment status), sexual orientation, religious belief, political opinion, marital status, age or disability.

   

  We are an equal opportunities employer.  We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as women are currently under-represented in our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from women.  All appointments will be made on merit.

   

  Applicants should note Allstate NI complete AccessNI background checks on all candidates offered a position.