About the Company
Aviva is a leading international savings, retirement and insurance business, serving 31 million customers across 16 countries. We help our customers to save for the future and protect what’s important to them. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture and have a long history of supporting the local community in Norwich, where we have a significant operational hub and a vibrant tech team.
Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Automation Tester to join our dynamic Quality Assurance team in Norwich. In this role, you will be instrumental in ensuring the quality and reliability of our cutting-edge financial products and services. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing automated test scripts, contributing to our continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, and working closely with development teams to identify and resolve defects. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a critical area of our business, leveraging modern automation tools and methodologies to deliver exceptional software quality.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain robust automated test scripts for new and existing features using industry-standard tools and frameworks.
- Execute automated test suites and analyze test results, identifying and reporting defects with clear, concise documentation.
- Collaborate closely with software developers, product owners, and other QA engineers to understand requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage.
- Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous testing and faster feedback loops.
- Participate in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives, contributing to an Agile development environment.
- Perform root cause analysis of defects and work with development teams to ensure timely resolution.
- Contribute to the improvement of testing processes, tools, and methodologies within the team.
- Stay up-to-date with emerging testing trends, technologies, and best practices.
Required Skills
- Proven experience as an Automation Tester or QA Engineer with a strong focus on automation.
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages suitable for test automation (e.g., Python, Java, C#, JavaScript).
- Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks and tools (e.g., Selenium WebDriver, Playwright, Cypress, SpecFlow).
- Experience with API testing tools (e.g., Postman, SoapUI) and methodologies.
- Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools and concepts (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- ISTQB certification or equivalent.
- Experience with performance and/or security testing.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Experience in the financial services or insurance industry.
- Knowledge of database testing techniques and SQL.
Perks & Benefits
- Competitive salary and annual bonus opportunity.
- Generous pension scheme, with company contributions.
- Life assurance and critical illness cover.
- Private medical insurance.
- 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy/sell extra days.
- Excellent training and development opportunities.
- Flexible working options.
- On-site gym and wellbeing facilities.
- Employee assistance program and mental health support.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this position, please click the "Apply Now" button below. To ensure your application is properly considered, please prepare the following:
- An up-to-date Resume or CV
- A brief cover letter summarizing your experience and motivation
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
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