Head Resourcing are partnering with a Fintech company with a 30+ year history and a mission to connect the Financial Services industry. Due to continue growth they are looking for an automation tester to join the testing team which is responsible for building and maintaining a number of services. In the role you will be responsible for test planning, execution and reporting across specific development projects and maintenance releases.

Key Responsibilities include.

* Carry out all aspects of test planning, estimation, creation, execution and reporting across specific development projects and maintenance releases;

* Deliver all test planning and execution activities to the budget, timescales and quality criteria of the relevant development project or maintenance release;

* Manage all risks associated with the testing and take preventative action when any risks become unacceptable;

* Manage the quality and integrity of all testing activities and adherence to test strategy, policies, standards and processes.

* Analysis of requirements and creation of test resources;

* Execution of tests, both manual and automated;

* Test activity reporting;

* Tracking and management of defects;

* System and User Acceptance Test management

* Participate in daily Standup meetings, Sprint Planning, Backlog review and Retrospective meetings.

* Provide functionality demo to product owner

In order to be successful in the role, candidates ideally need,

* 3+ years' experience in Test Planning, Design and Execution;

* Formal testing qualification (ISEB/ISTQB) at Foundation Level;

* Experience of recognised Test Management tools;

* Experience of API testing

* Experience of automated testing (Selenium) and Cypress

* Skilled in Agile delivery methods

* Experience in the Financial Services industry is desirable - preferably with a working knowledge of the Life and Pensions and / or Fund Management sectors.

This is a unique opportunity in the market that offers hybrid working and a great overall package which include a bonus of 10% and an 11% non-contribution pension