At Amber Labs, we are a cutting-edge UK and European technology consultancy that prioritises empowering autonomy, promoting experimentation, and facilitating rapid learning to provide exceptional value to our clients. Our company culture is centred around collaboration, where all colleagues, regardless of their role, work together to minimise risk and shorten delivery times. Our team consists of highly-skilled cross-functional consultants, analysts, and support staff.
Our clients have the opportunity to earn R&D credits that can be used towards our areas of expertise: Data, Governance, and Cloud Engineering, allowing us to drive customer-focused innovation. Our work extends across both the public and private sectors, providing our colleagues with a diverse and interesting landscape of experience.
Amber Labs was founded on three key principles:
1. A people-first internal culture, with diverse investments and exciting opportunities for our team, and a partnership structure that ensures everyone has a chance to share in the success of the company.
2. Constant iteration to identify opportunities to develop artifacts, accelerators, and automation solutions that allow for rapid deployment of highly technical cloud or on-premises solutions for our clients.
3. Consistent investment in our ADM (Amber Labs Delivery Methodology, underpinned by Agile Methodology) to ensure maximum velocity, quality, and value.
ROLE: Senior Test Engineer
LOCATION: Remote
CLEARANCE: Must be a UK Citizen OR have been in the UK for 5 years
Job Description:
As a Senior Test Engineer at Amber Labs, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and executing test plans, as well as automating tests to streamline our testing processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in test automation, experience with GDS and Public Sector projects, and proficiency in Java programming.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Selenium WebDriver with Java for API, UI, and WebServices testing.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and design test cases accordingly.
- Execute manual and automated test cases, analyze results, and report defects.
- Implement and maintain test data and test environments.
- Contribute to the improvement of testing processes and methodologies.
- Actively participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in software testing, with a focus on automation.
- Proven experience with Selenium WebDriver implemented with Java.
- Strong understanding of REST, and API testing.
- Familiarity with MongoDB for database testing.
- Proficiency in Java programming and object-oriented design principles.
- Experience with TDD, BDD, and Agile methodologies.
- Working knowledge of Cucumber for behavior-driven development.
- Hands-on experience with version control systems such as Git.
- Experience with continuous integration tools like Jenkins.
- Familiarity with issue tracking systems such as Jira.
- Basic proficiency in Unix/OSX and shell scripting.
Benefits:
- Join a rapidly expanding startup where personal growth is a part of our DNA.
- Benefit from a flexible work environment focused on deliverable outcomes.
- Receive private medical insurance through Aviva.
- Enjoy the benefits of a company pension plan through Nest.
- 25 days of annual leave plus UK bank holidays.
- Access Perkbox, a global employee rewards platform offering discounts, perks, and wellness resources.
- Participate in a generous employee referral program.
- A highly collaborative and collegial environment with opportunities for career advancement.
- Be encouraged to take bold steps and embrace a mindset of experimentation.
- Choose your preferred device, PC or Mac.
Diversity & Inclusion:
Here at Amber Labs, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace for all. Our commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion includes:
- Valuing the unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of all employees and creating an environment where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and valued.
- Prohibiting all forms of harassment, bullying, discrimination, and victimisation and promoting a culture of dignity and respect for all.
- Educating all new hires on our Diversity and Inclusion policies and ensuring they are aware of their rights and responsibilities to create a safe and inclusive workplace.
- By taking these steps, we are dedicated to building a workplace that reflects and celebrates the diversity of our employees and communities.
What Happens Next?
Our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch to advise you on the next steps. We have a two-stage interview process for most of our consultants. In certain cases, we may include a third and final stage, which is a conversation with the company Partners. This will only be considered if deemed necessary.
Git selenium-webdriver Unix REST Agile API macOS shell MongoDB User Interface (UI) Cucumber BDD TDD Jira Java web-services Jenkins