TL;DR
Quality Engineer (QA Testing): Ensuring high-quality software delivery by designing and implementing automated tests and embedding quality from the start in a hybrid work environment. Focus on test automation, BDD frameworks, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and coaching junior engineers.
Location: Hybrid with at least 40% presence in Manchester office, United Kingdom
Salary: £47,790 - £53,100
Company
Lloyds Banking Group is a leading UK financial institution undergoing a digital transformation focused on innovation, diversity, and inclusion.
What you will do
- Design and create automated tests using tools like Playwright.
- Collaborate with Product Owners, Designers, Engineers, and DevOps in cross-functional teams.
- Embed quality early in the development lifecycle using BDD and Cucumber frameworks.
- Coach and mentor junior engineers and partner resources.
- Participate in Communities of Practice and continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- Location: Must be able to work hybrid with regular presence in Manchester office, UK
- Experience with test automation tools such as Playwright or equivalents.
- Knowledge of BDD frameworks, Cucumber, and Gherkin scripting.
- Programming skills in JavaScript, TypeScript, or Python.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Growth mindset and willingness to learn.
Nice to have
- Experience with CI/CD tools like GitHub, Jenkins, Harness.
- Agile methodology experience.
- Familiarity with JIRA and Confluence.
- UFT automation experience.
- Core banking and end-user banking application knowledge.
Culture & Benefits
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion with supportive initiatives.
- Reasonable workplace adjustments and Disability Confident Leader status.
- Generous pension contributions up to 15%.
- Annual performance-related bonus and share schemes.
- 28 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies.