Role: Quality Assurance Engineer: Digital Solutions – Engineering Team

About the team

The Digital Solutions Engineering Team is a cross-functional software engineering team responsible for developing and maintaining several public-facing and internal systems. The team develops on several platforms and frameworks, including .NET, Angular, and Power Platform. We focus on delivering high-quality solutions while fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.

Role and responsibilities

This role will primarily focus on shaping and enhancing our testing processes while working on meaningful projects that make a difference.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Design, develop, and maintain comprehensive automated test suites alongside engineers, using modern testing frameworks and tools
• Partner with cross-functional teams to define test scenarios and establish best practices
• Create and execute test plans, including manual testing when necessary
• Coordinate regression testing
• Assisting with software release processes
• Contribute to quality improvement strategies across our solutions
• Collaborate with engineers, solutions leads, change leads & business stakeholders to ensure high-quality deliverables
• Promote quality coaching best practices

Education, experience and skills

The ideal candidate will have the following.

Essential – 3+ years of experience of:

• Understanding of quality assurance methodologies and best practices
• Ability to identify improvements in processes and systems and communicate these effectively.
• Experience creating automation tests using .NET technologies (C#)
• Proficiency in JavaScript and/or TypeScript for test automation
• Ability to create and maintain test documentation

Advantageous:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Azure cloud services
• Experience with version control
• Knowledge of SQL
• Awareness of using Artificial Intelligence Tools (AI)
• Awareness of CI/CD pipelines

Personal characteristics

• Strategic thinking – Ability to balance short-term tactical solutions with long-term strategic goals
• Leadership – Demonstrated ability to lead by influence and foster a collaborative environment
• Communication – Excellent ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Decision making – Strong capability to make practical trade-offs and operate effectively with ambiguity
• Innovation – Ability to suggest and champion new technologies and approaches while maintaining pragmatic delivery
• Problem solving – Capable at breaking down problems and guiding teams toward effective solutions
• Change management – Skilled at introducing and managing technical change in a sustainable way
• Being Bold - Willing to not be afraid to voice their opinions and concerns.
• Drive - Willing to participates in conversations and push for change.

Further information

Downing’s values - Be bold and ambitious | Be straightforward | Support each other

Our values serve as a guide that shapes every aspect of Downing. They extend far beyond the conduct of our employees and encompass our products, services, and relationships with our investors and their advisers. By upholding these values, we firmly believe that we can navigate challenges and seize opportunities. Our commitment to these values ensures that we make a positive impact in everything we do, leaving a lasting and meaningful imprint on the world around us.

Hybrid working

Depending on distance from the office, 1-2 days a week in the Cardiff office for key meetings, planning, etc. with additional time in the office as needed for collaborative sessions. Working hours are 9.00am – 5.30pm, with flexibility where required, and 1 hour for lunch.

Diversity and inclusion

At Downing, we work hard to create a safe space for everyone: an environment for people to be themselves, and to be straightforward, honest and candid. Diversity is important to us, and we are passionate about creating an inclusive culture that supports and celebrates this.

We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly throughout our recruitment process and every aspect of employment, irrespective of background, disability or any other protected characteristic.

Reasonable adjustments

We will make reasonable adjustments within our recruitment process (and throughout employment) where needed. If you need any adjustments at any stage of our recruitment process, please do not hesitate to speak to the hiring manager or Downing’s People Team (people@downing.co.uk).

Privacy

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We appreciate all interest in Downing and applications received, however please note we will only be able to contact the most suitable applicants.‍