Our client is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Test Engineer to join their innovative Digital Delivery Hub in Leeds. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that is transforming financial regulation through the power of data and advanced analytics. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the testing strategy and execution for digital delivery, ensuring the functionality, usability, performance, and reliability of software. The company promotes a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and innovation, providing ample opportunities for learning and growth.

* Opportunity to make a real difference for millions of consumers and the stability of the economy
* Part of an innovative team harnessing the power of data and advanced analytics
* Culture promoting collaboration, inclusivity, innovation with opportunities for learning and growth

What you'll do:
As a Test Engineer, you will be at the forefront of our client's digital transformation journey. You will work closely with a diverse team of developers and product owners to ensure high-quality software delivery within iterative development cycles. Your role will involve designing and executing test cases, identifying software defects, taking an automation-first approach to test execution, and continuously seeking ways to improve processes and practices. Your commitment to quality assurance will directly contribute to the success of our client's mission.

* Collaborate with the development team to define test objectives, scope, and priorities for each feature
* Design clear and concise test cases with the development team to cover user stories
* Execute test cases to validate functionality, usability, performance, and reliability of software
* Identify and report any defects or issues found during testing
* Take an automation-first approach to test execution, ensuring automated tests drive the Test Driven Development approach
* Work closely with developers and product owners to clarify requirements, refine acceptance criteria, communicate test results and articulate any impediments to delivery
* Identify opportunities to improve processes and practices that enhance the quality assurance process

What you bring:
The ideal candidate for this Test Engineer role will bring a strong understanding of software testing principles and methodologies, with proficiency in designing test cases, executing tests, and identifying software defects. You will have experience with test automation frameworks and Scripting languages, and an understanding of agile development practices. Your ability to collaborate closely with developers, product owners, and other team members will be crucial to ensuring high-quality software delivery within iterative development cycles.

Hands on expericne with Karate automation and Back End Rest API Testing

* Proficiency in designing test cases, executing tests, and identifying software defects
* Familiarity with various testing types (eg, functional, regression, integration) and test levels (eg, unit testing, system testing)
* Experience with test automation frameworks (eg, Gherkin, JUnit) and Scripting languages (eg Java) to develop automated test scripts
* Understanding of agile principles and experience working in an agile team (eg, Scrum, Kanban)
* Ability to collaborate closely with developers, product owners, and other team members to ensure high-quality software delivery within iterative development cycles
* Strong understanding of software testing principles and methodologies

What sets this company apart:
Our client is leading the way in harnessing the power of data and advanced analytics to transform financial regulation. They believe in doing things differently - promoting collaboration, inclusivity, innovation, and using data to be at their best. They place emphasis on curiosity and experimentation, collaborating widely with other regulators, academics, innovative companies, and within their own organisation. Importantly, they believe that people need space to learn and grow, supplying supporting learning programmes and opportunities for all staff.

Our Recruitment Delivery Team are committed to offering an inclusive recruitment experience to all candidates. If you require any accommodations or adjustments as a result of disability, impairment, or health condition, please do not hesitate to let me know by emailing