Senior Quality Engineer

Hymans Robertson

  • Edinburgh Glasgow
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 9 days ago
The VacancyWhat will your role look like?This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the Actuarial Public business unit - the largest provider of consulting services for the Local Government Pensions Scheme. You'll join the digital team, which focuses on designing and delivering platforms and processes that empower the wider consulting business to make effective use of data.As a confident and experienced quality test engineer, you'll take a pragmatic yet structured approach to designing and developing test frameworks. Working within the Actuarial Public Client Applications Team, you'll apply your expertise in test automation and adopt a shift-left mindset to enhance the robustness and efficiency of our delivery processes.Our software teams are passionate about innovation, and you'll have the opportunity to work with the latest Microsoft tools and technologies on Azure, using agile methodologies to deliver high-quality solutions.We are open to considering candidates on a part time or full-time basis.Though this is a varied role, your key tasks will include:
  • Designing, implementing, and maintaining automated test frameworks across diverse programming environments and platforms
  • Applying a shift-left approach to introduce automated testing early in the delivery lifecycle
  • Ensuring robust build and release pipelines through high levels of automated test coverage
  • Influencing development approaches and testing strategies for digital initiatives
  • Staying current with the latest Quality Assurance tools, techniques, and practices
  • Mentoring and supporting quality analysts in developing test automation skills
  • Adhering to the firm's Information Security standards, policies, and procedures
  • Contributing to expert groups and knowledge-sharing initiatives
To enjoy and succeed in this role, you will have:
  • Strong experience in automated software testing, including:
  • Functional testing using Cypress and Selenium
  • Testing strategies for data-heavy and large batch processing workloads
  • Non-functional testing (e.g., usability, reliability, compatibility, portability)
  • Experience working in complex, regulatory environments
  • Solid understanding of software engineering best practices, ideally using Angular, TypeScript, C#, and .NET
  • Familiarity with testing frameworks such as Cypress, Selenium, Jest, and NUnit
  • Experience integrating automated tests into release pipelines (preferably using ADO YAML pipelines)
  • Background in agile software delivery, ideally within Scrum and BDD environments
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams
  • Confidence working across the full Software Development Lifecycle, including production issue resolution
  • A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for team-based problem solving
  • Self-motivation and a passion for continuous learning and knowledge sharing
  • Flexibility to adapt to evolving technologies and working practices
  • ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level certification (preferred)
Please note that as part of the recruitment process for this opportunity, candidates will be expected to participate in a pair programming exercise.We would also encourage applications from candidates who perhaps do not possess all the attributes and experience listed above but are competent with the majority and would be able to quickly develop the additional skills and experience required in post with our full support.In addition to a competitive salary and access to our profit share scheme, we offer:
  • A flexible selection of employee benefits, so you can choose a package that best matches your lifestyle and needs.
  • A collaborative and encouraging work environment where your thinking and ideas are encouraged.
  • On site mental health and wellbeing assistance.
  • A commitment to helping you develop both personally and professionally, with mentoring opportunities and access to our award-winning learning portal, Aspire.
  • Regular social activities, in addition to three days paid volunteering leave each year and a day's leave to celebrate your birthday.
  • Hybrid working so you can enjoy the positive wellbeing of working from home as well as the benefits of meeting colleagues in our sociable, modern office environments - with the expectation of two 'in-office' days per week.
  • A flexible working window, allowing colleagues the freedom to work flexibly between the hours of 7am and 7pm.
Please note, we recruit on a rolling basis so early applications are recommended to avoid disappointment.About UsTogether, we've been building better futures for over 100 years. For our people, our clients and their people, our communities and the environment.We thrive on tackling complex problems. And we believe those problems are best solved by diverse teams - diverse in skills, approaches and backgrounds. Our independence lets our people be themselves and think freely, while working in a collaborative, supportive environment. We love innovative, independent thinking and want everyone to share their ideas.Working alongside employers, trustees and financial services institutions, we offer pensions, investments, benefits and risk consulting services, as well as data and technology solutions. With over 1000 employees and counting, we're one of the leading consultancies in our field and are proud to be recognised by numerous industry awards.We're committed to developing our people and encourage everyone to carve out their own career path. We've many colleagues who started out in one team in the business and have ended up somewhere completely different, having had the chance to develop new skills and explore new passions.We are continually working to improve our inclusive culture and employ diverse talent. We therefore welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, which includes but isn't limited to: age, disability, ethnic heritage, gender, marital or civil partnership status, neurodiversity, religion, sexual orientation, and socio-economic background.Our hybrid working model offers the best of both worlds - home working as well as a fun, collaborative office environment - meaning flexible working patterns to accommodate individual needs. Find out more about our careers .If you need any assistance in relation to a personal requirement, medical condition or neurological difference during our selection process then please let us know.Together, we can make this the best job you'll ever have.We OfferOur culture We live and breathe our four values - friendly, confident, partnering and straightforward - and genuinely care about out people, clients, community and the environment.Job satisfaction Every employee can genuinely make a difference and contribute towards achieving our purpose - together, building better futures. Whether that's helping our clients build more secure financial futures, using your 3 days volunteering or helping us reduce our carbon footprint.Reward and wellbeing We offer competitive salaries, a share of company profits and an award-winning benefits package. We also take your mental, physical, social and financial wellbeing seriously, both in and outside of work.Flexible working We trust our people to work in a pattern that suits their circumstances with a healthy balance of home and office working.Latest technology We use the most up-to-date technology and software to match our ground-breaking business solutions that make life easier for us and our clients.Career development There is no linear path - learning opportunities are plentiful and empower you to carve out your own career.

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