Bede Gaming

Automation QA Engineer

Bede Gaming

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne • United Kingdom

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About the role

  • Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using industry standard tools and frameworks
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and apply appropriate testing methodologies, ensuring alignment with Bede's development processes
  • Identify areas of automation opportunity within the testing process and implement automation frameworks, tools, and strategies to increase test efficiency and coverage
  • Conduct thorough regression testing to validate software stability and ensure existing functionalities remain unaffected by new feature implementations
  • Perform root cause analysis for test failures and work closely with the development team to resolve issues promptly
  • Create and maintain test data, test environments, and test harnesses required for automated testing
  • Monitor and analyse test results, track key testing metrics, and provide regular reports on the quality of software releases to stakeholders
  • Proactively identify areas for process improvement within the testing methodologies and participate in discussions to enhance testing practices
  • Stay updated with the latest trends and best practices in software testing and share knowledge with the team to foster continuous learning and improvement

Requirements

  • Proficient in C# programming language
  • Expertise in software testing, including data and functionality validation
  • Skilled in translating business requirements into comprehensive test cases
  • Familiarity with Git or other version control systems
  • Proficient in working with APIs and databases
  • Proven ability to drive process improvements
  • Exceptional analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Ability to adapt to evolving technologies and stay updated with industry trends in software testing and quality assurance
  • Work well individually or as part of a team
  • Self-starter willing and able to take ownership and assume responsibility
  • Ability to manage own time and prioritise effectively
Benefits
  • A friendly, flexible and trust-based approach to working
  • 25 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays and usually a generous Christmas break
  • Fully matched private pension scheme (up to 8%)
  • Bupa private healthcare from day one, including cash plan benefits, dental and optical cover (covers all pre-existing conditions)
  • Life assurance cover of 4x your annual salary
  • Employee Assistance Programme (via Bupa), providing confidential support and practical advice whenever you might need it
  • Access to Calm - the #1 app for meditation and sleep
  • Innovation and learning – space to develop skills, try new ideas and experiment, with an annual hackathon where some ideas make it into real work.
  • A work-owned mobile phone or tablet of your choice, with the monthly contract covered by us
  • A great office setup – free snacks and drinks every day, plus regular food vans from some of the best places in Newcastle
  • Bede Bucks – exclusive colleague discounts and access to a wellbeing platform
  • Lots of social events – both in and outside of working hours
  • Referral programme – help us grow the team and receive a referral bonus of up to £3,000 (pre-tax, subject to scheme terms)
  • Bede swag – including hoodies, t-shirts and our much-loved Bede socks
  • Bede Holidays – extra discretionary days off through the year as a thank-you for the great work our teams do
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Hard Skills & Tools
C#automated test scriptssoftware testingdata validationfunctionality validationtest casesAPIsdatabasesregression testingroot cause analysis
Soft Skills
analytical skillsattention to detailproblem-solvingcommunication skillscollaborationadaptabilityownershiptime managementprioritizationprocess improvement