Remote QA Tester Automation Engineer chez Jonas Software

Job Description:

QA Tester Automation Engineer

ABOUT US

At Jonas Fintech, we’re all about helping businesses succeed by being a true fintech partner. With over 20 years of expertise, we proudly manage three leading brands: Paygate, London & Zurich, and Power2SMS. Together, we provide solutions for Direct Debit, Bacs, and validation services, and help businesses connect with their customers at scale through SMS and WhatsApp.

Our mission is simple—build solutions centred on trust and care. We understand that every transaction represents trust between a business and its customers, and we’re committed to safeguarding this through our reliable products and exceptional service.

As part of the global Jonas Software group within Constellation Software Inc, we combine the agility of a small business with the backing of a large organisation that operates in 17 countries. The group’s focus is on building sustainable, long-term relationships and meeting our customers' software and service needs. For more information, visit the Jonas Software UK website: https://www.jonassoftware.co.uk/.

We have ambitious plans to expand and enhance our offerings, bringing value to both current and future customers. With an exciting roadmap ahead, we’re constantly exploring new markets, investing in growth, and embracing the latest technologies to elevate our businesses to the next level.

If you’re passionate about working for a growing, innovative company that puts trust, care, and lasting relationships first, Jonas Fintech is the place for you. Join us on this exciting journey and become part of something big.

We are committed to offering flexible working arrangements and will consider both full-time and part-time candidates for this role.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

Join Our Transformation: Build the Future of Fintech

We’re on a bold mission to deliver an enduring, modern, scalable platform powered by cutting-edge development practices. Backed by internal investment and full senior leadership support, we’re reimagining how we build, deliver, and evolve our products — and we want professional, passionate, pragmatic, creative engineers to be part of this journey.

ROLE RESPONSIBILTILES

Key Responsibilities:

Reporting to the QA Manager, the QA Tester will be part of the Test group within Engineering. The Engineering team comprises of:

• Development

• Test

• DevOps

The QA Tester Engineer will help the Test Team transition from fully manual testing to a hybrid of manual, automated and API testing to speed our testing process, increase coverage and improve the reliability/scalability of our products. The successful applicant will have experience of several Automated Test tools and demonstrable experience in building Automated test frameworks, they will also have proven experience of CICD.

Initially the role will implement our existing test cases in the most relevant tool however the role will then evolve to designing and implement best testing practices to ensure our products are robust, reliable and deliver the expected functionality.

The QA Tester will need to provide updates on test progress/issues, manage and maintain test related documentation; log and update bugs via bug tracking software; design and execute automated tests, work on a full lifecycle of test tasks as defined by the QA manager.

• Working with the Development, DevOps and Test teams to implement Automated Test Frameworks as required

• Creating and executing automated Tests based on existing scripts using relevant tools (e.g. PlayWright, Cypress, BugBug)

• Creating and executing automated API Tests based on existing tests using relevant tools (e.g. PostMan)

• Mentoring other test team members in the creation of automated tests and the use of the relevant tools

• Increasing the scope and speed of our testing

• Documenting and communicating findings

• Verification of defects and fixes

• Working to ensure the highest possible quality of our software, documentation, and ways of working

• Building excellent working relationships with Development and the rest of the Test, department

• Promoting the role and value of testing within the company.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Demonstrable experience of creating and implementing Automated Test Frameworks

• Demonstrable experience of Advanced Automated Test tools (e.g. PlayWright, Cypress)

• Experience of Testing API’s (e.g. PostMan)

• Experience of CICD

• Knowledge of relevant/necessary coding skills, e.g. Java Script, Python, C++, C#

• Knowledge of the software lifecycle specifically those areas relating to Test

• Familiarity with Defect tracking and test management software

• Experience with the Windows operating system

• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

• Experience of Agile/SCRUM/Kanban.

Personal Attributes:

• Ability to learn, retain and follow test procedures

• Ability to learn quickly unaided by documentation and advice

• Being a self-starter

• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines

• Excellent verbal and written skills

• Good problem-solving skills

• Analytical approach to tasks

• Ability to create test plans

• Ability to create test scenarios outside of regimented test plans

• Ability to remain focused and see lengthy tasks through to completion

• Attention to detail

• Ability to detail and convey findings.

Other desirable but not essential experience:

• Experience of working in the payments sector, and more specifically a good working knowledge of Bacs is highly advantageous.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS & BEHAVIOURS   

• Technical Proficiency

• Adaptability

• Innovation

• Problem Solving

• Communication

• Initiative.

WHY JONAS SOFTWARE?

• Be part of a dynamic and innovative global organisation

• Competitive compensation and benefits package

• Opportunities for career growth within our expansive portfolio

• Join a collaborative environment that champions diversity, equity, and inclusion, creating a space where everyone can excel.

WHAT OUR EMPLOYEES SAY ABOUT US

See what our employees say about us in the highlights video from our Jonas Annual Business Awards 2023  https://www.jonassoftware.co.uk/insights and our ‘Every Person Matters’ video from our Jonas Annual Business Awards 2024 https://www.jonassoftware.co.uk/why-jonas/people-culture/

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

LOCATION

• Remote (but must be prepared to travel in the UK occasionally to meet at team / company events)

• The position is based in the UK.

BENEFITS

• 25 days annual leave

• 10 days rolling sick plan, including extended illness pay

• Pension 5% EE and 4% ER (increases after 3 years to a max of 6%)

• Life Assurance 4x base salary

• Private Health Insurance

• Option to join the CSI Employee Share Purchase Scheme

• Personal Travel Insurance

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Electric/Hybrid Vehicle scheme

• Discounted gym membership

• Discounted high street retailer scheme.

In addition, join our team at Jonas Fintech and enjoy:

• ½ Day to take as time off for your wellbeing

• An additional day off for your birthday or significant celebration per year

• Access to Wellhub, which offers you subsidised access to gyms across the UK along with access to subsidised wellbeing apps, with an option to upgrade and add family members.

MUCH MORE THAN A BENEFIT

• Internal Learning & Development programmes 

• Internal Mentor programme

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Mental Health First Aiders to support you

• Jonas Europe & Jonas Global networking events (JABAs, GROW, JSA). Join communities, build networks and collaborate with your colleagues across the Global Group.

OUR DEIB COMMITMENT

Our people define us and, at Jonas, we believe that diversity in all its forms enriches our organisation and drives innovation. We actively seek to create an environment where all employees feel valued, heard, and empowered to contribute their best work. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic and are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all. Come and be part of a team where your unique background and experiences are celebrated!

We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups such as women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals and we are committed to creating an interview and hiring process that is accessible and inclusive for everyone.

FLEX WORKS CULTURE

Here at Jonas Software UK & Europe, we see flexibility as a game-changer. We truly believe that working flexibly together helps to increase our innovation, growth and productivity, as well as supports our employees’ wellbeing and helps to provide great places to work.

For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: working location, number of hours/days worked, different start and finishing times, flexible lunch break arrangements, agreed core hours, flexible hours, an element of working from home, compressed hours.

Many of our employees work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise to consider all requests.

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More About Jonas Software:

Jonas Software is the leading provider of enterprise management software solutions to the Country and Golf Clubs, Foodservice, Construction, Fitness & Sports, Attractions, Salon & Spa, Education, Radiology/Laboratory Information Systems, and Product Licensing industries. Within these vertical markets, Jonas is made up of over 65 distinct brands, which are respected and leaders within their own domain.

Jonas’ vision is to be the branded global leader across the aforementioned vertical markets and to be recognized by customers and respective industry stakeholders as the trusted provider of ‘Software for Life’ and as an ambassador for technology, product innovation, quality, and customer service.

Jonas Software is the valued technology partner of over 60,000 customers worldwide in more than 30 countries. Jonas employs over 2,000 skilled individuals consisting of a cross-section of industry experts and technology professionals.  Jonas is headquartered in Canada and also operates offices throughout North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia New Zealand and Africa.  Jonas is a 100% owned subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc., headquartered in Toronto and traded on the S&P/TSX 60.

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