ASSOCIATE QA ENGINEER

We are a technology business operating in the global energy sector. ENSEK have become the go-to option for top energy suppliers across the globe. Why? Because our technology is a significant step change away from the legacy systems that have historically dominated the market. It’s also massively cheaper to adopt the ENSEK solution, with no loss in customer service or standards. But by far the biggest reason why ENSEK is the best choice in energy supplier software, is because of the people who work here and their endless enthusiasm, energy, and the way they support their colleagues. All our clients comment on what great people we have. Our people are our superpower. That is where you come in. The Associate QA Engineer is an entry level role into ENSEK’s QA Practice where the candidate works at a trainee level with a structured plan to upskill in QA processes, tools and techniques through training materials, self-directed learning, buddying and co-working in the initial stage of onboarding to become more autonomous and self-managing as their experience develops with practical, hands-on application of their skills. This role is an internal vacancy that will suit a candidate with extensive ENSEK Billing and Ignition platform user knowledge who can hit the ground running in terms of understanding product functionality and user requirements. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Upskilling in QA practices through a structured onboarding process, self-study and buddying with the goal of being able to: 1. Review user stories or software functional and non-functional requirements, working with the Product Owner and/or QA Lead to define acceptance criteria and identify test scenarios to form a test plan. 2. Collaboration and co-working with the engineering squad to design, plan and estimate the software testing activities. 3. Write and execute manual tests on the ENSEK Platform and ensuring any documentation associated with the software test process is maintained. 4. Creating and maintaining suitable test data to support the suite of manual/automated test cases. 5. Analysing and reporting on test results, creating defect PBI’s with clear descriptions and steps to reproduce. 6. Carrying out regression testing. 7. Learn test automation techniques/ tools / languages. 8. Communicating status, issues and any risks and impact on a timely basis, recording and tracking defects. 9. Attending Agile ceremonies, working closely with Engineers, Product Owners in the squad and participating in refinement sessions reviews. 1. 3+ years of ENSEK experience in the Billing domain with extensive knowledge of the Energy industry 2. Excellent attention to detail with the ability to think laterally and identify system issues and improvement opportunities 3. Strong technical aptitude with a logical approach to problems and defining solutions 4. Great verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate and collaborate to build strong relationships at all levels and roles. 5. Keen interest in Technology and programming languages such as .NET, C#, JavaScript would be advantageous but not essential. 6. Experience/knowledge of relevant testing and backlog management tools eg: Azure DevOps, JIRA etc would be advantageous but not essential. 7. Experience/knowledge in database testing using tools like SQL would be advantageous but not essential. 8. Knowledge of the software development life cycle, testing methodologies and implementation of end-to-end delivery within an Agile environment would be beneficial. 9. Knowledge or experience with API testing using tools and frameworks such as Postman, RestAssured or SoapUI would be advantageous but not essential. 10. Good problem-solving and analytical skills with an eye for detail. 11. Team player valuing the importance of teamwork, experience of working as part of a remote, multi-disciplined team. 12. Enthusiastic and passionate about testing and software discipline. 13. Detail orientated with a strict adherence to policies and governance which are applicable to the role. 10. Learning and developing area of knowledge and domain expertise within the engineering function. 11. Proactively contributing to and suggesting ways of improving engineering processes at ENSEK. 12. Adding value to the experience of our clients, colleagues and other relevant stakeholders through practicing and promoting the ENSEK value. 13. Promoting and maintaining a positive, results orientated work environment, building partnerships and teamwork across ENSEK. 14. Building and encouraging collaborative working relationship with the whole engineering squad sharing skills and knowledge. Flexibility We are a flexible employer and very much open to finding arrangements that suit your lifestyle. This can include remote working, flexible work arrangements and all or any combinations in between. We’ll do our best to flex around you and your life. There will be a requirement to attend our Nottingham office and d ependent on your role to attend client sites. Benefits 33 days holiday including 8 bank holidays. Option to buy or sell 5 extra days per year. An extra day off for your birthday. 2 days per year for volunteering Vitality health insurance. Death in Service at 3x Salary Prioritised mental health support in house and externally. EAP In Person Engagement Events Option for salary sacrifice pension Added Incentives with Vitality 50% Off Virgin Active membership. Heavily discounted Apple watch. Regular health & fitness checks. Café Nero coffee each week. 25% off healthy food at Waitrose. Free cinema tickets.