Location 

UK - Cambridge / Nottingham / Hybrid

Summary.

We are seeking a Junior Tester to join our professional department as part of our expanding Quality Assurance (QA) Team in the UK. Our QA Team is responsible for ensuring the top quality of our products. The successful candidate will be helping to maintain and execute the test plans, delivery and monitoring of a document creation and management software platform, hosted on premise and in the cloud.

We are looking for candidates that are passionate about learning technical topics, to keep up to date on the products and then applying that knowledge to assist our Development teams.

This role is an opportunity for the right candidate to gain experience working in a software development company, learning new skills and build a career in a ”people first” company with excellent progression in QA Team with direction to automation. Some technical skills are required, but training on software will be given by the friendly team.

Duties and Responsibilities.

• Write new and maintain existing test plans:
  • Work with the other members of QA Team to implement required tests
  • Co-operate with the Development Team during the development cycle
  • Translate functional specifications to test plans
  • Reporting summary of defects to management prior to software releases
  • Analyse production bugs and suggest and/or make improvements to internal test plans and processes
    to eliminate weaknesses
• Execute required test plans, for example:
  • regression
  • performance
  • load
  • smoke
• Verification of bug fixes
• Keeping documentation up to date
• Release software
  • Co-ordinate documentation release with Marketing and other departments
  • Provide required software on the time
• Familiarise with needed knowledge
• Participate and contribute to sprint planning and daily stand-up meetings

Knowledge and Experience.

Essential:

• Experience working in an IT software development or testing team
• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Excellent deductive and inductive reasoning and problem-solving; the ability to think logically and step through problems rigorously will be key in the success of this role
• Quick learning and ability to understand complex wide-ranging concepts
• Good problem solving and value simplicity
• Writing clean, properly detailed documentation and test plans, have a keen eye for detail
• Flexible, independent and self-motivated
• Business and commercial acumen to provide context to the solutions under test
• The ability to work with multiple stakeholders throughout the business
• Interest in career development in QA and test automation

Desirable:

• Basic knowledge of Azure hosted solutions and network configurations
• Programming experience in languages such as: java script, java/scala, SQL, powershell
• Experience using Azure DevOps + Test Plans, SQL Microsoft Server Management Studio, Oracle SQL Developer
• Familiarity with scrum/agile development methodologies
• Knowledge of testing tools, for example: Soap UI, Jmeter, Postman

What we do

With its headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, Formpipe creates and develops the ultimate document composition, distribution and digital storage platform for the world's leading banks and businesses. The Lasernet Platform provides a complete end-to-end service delivering everything you need to produce and manage incoming and outgoing customer-facing documents and information. Delivered as a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution, it seamlessly integrates with major ERP and Banking services, ensuring minimal setup time and maximum speed and security.

What we believe

Here at Formpipe we know our people are our greatest asset. With over 300 team members across offices in Sweden, Denmark, the UK, and working remotely across the rest of the world, we have a truly global presence. Our ‘Purple’ values are at the heart of everything we do and we believe that they are what makes us different from other businesses. Working at Formpipe is something special, something unique, and once you’re onboard we think you’ll agree. We always support each other, we respect each other, and we smile and have fun. With shared values and goals, we grow as individuals, we grow as teams and we grow as a company.

What we offer

Our work from anywhere policy encourages individuals and teams to develop a healthier, more sustainable work / life balance, removing the need for constant and often lengthy commutes. For those that prefer, our offices provide fantastic social and collaborative spaces, where you can go to be around others and spark your creativity, in warm and welcoming environments, that include free tea, coffee, soft drinks, fruit, snacks and biscuits. On-site parking is available at our offices, but if you prefer a healthier, more climate friendly option, our cycle to work scheme will help to get you in on two wheels instead of four.

Additionally, the company offers a cash health plan, allowing you to offset the costs of a wide range of different treatments. There is also a company pension plan, with in app management and tracking, as well as a salary exchange to boost your contributions. Twenty five days holiday (plus bank holidays), ensure you have time to rest and recharge, whilst regular company social events encourage friendship and fun between a wide range of teams and people.

We look forward to meeting you soon

With a comprehensive onboarding program, a personal learning and development plan and regular business updates, our aim is to make your journey with us at Formpipe as valuable, fulfilling and enjoyable as possible.