Software Test Engineer

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The shelf life of our skills is now less than 5 years So, if you stopped learning today, your skills would soon be irrelevant Think thats a big problemYoud be right, Enter HowNow Founded in 2019, our Learning and Skills Platform is disrupting the way people learn and upskill through technology Whether it's finding a quick answer, learning skills or tapping into shared knowledge, we make it easy for people to learn what they need, when they need it, Already used by fast-growing scale-ups and global enterprises, such as Trainline, Depop and Sanofi, were pushing the boundaries of how people learn, Hi I'm Akhil Vutukuri the QA Engineering Lead at HowNow ???????? Im looking for a Software Test Engineer to join us, Alongside the opportunities to develop and grow your career, we're a fun and friendly bunch Have a watch of the video below to get an understanding of what it's like to work here, Day-to-day tasks will include ??? Youll collaborate with Product Managers and Developers to understand requirements and ensure thorough test coverage, Youll write and execute manual test cases to validate product functionality and quality, Youll develop and maintain automated test scripts using Playwright with JavaScript/TypeScript, Youll assist in creating and enhancing automation frameworks for UI and API testing, Youll execute automated test cases for regression testing, Youll perform manual API testing using Postman or Swagger UI, Youll analyze test results, identify bugs, and collaborate with the development team for resolution, Youll learn and implement best practices in testing and automation to continuously improve test coverage and efficiency, The key things that we will be looking for in applicants ???? You have 13 years of experience in software testing, You have solid experience in manual testing and a strong understanding of QA processes and methodologies, You have a good understanding of Accessibility and hands-on experience in UI testing, You have foundational knowledge of test automation using Playwright with JavaScript/TypeScript, You are familiar with version control systems like GIT, You possess strong problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail, You have excellent communication and collaboration abilities, You show a strong willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment, What Youll Get ???? Our salaries are calculated using a SaaS benchmarking tool called (Figures) Happy to disclose upon application Youll also receive a performance based bonus on top, ???Hybrid working (in our offices 3x a week Mon-Wed) ???Wind-down Fridays No meetings from 3pm onwards on Fridays, for you to wind down for the weekend Our HowNowers use this time to exercise, study, or spend some time with their family and friends, which you can read about here ???????? Enhanced maternity and paternity policies which you can read about here ???? 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays and your birthday day off ???? An annual ?200 learning and development budget ???? Dog friendly offices we love our pets! ???? ???Monthly socials and team dinners which have included Bounce, Mystery Rooms, ITC Maratha, JW Marriot and many more ???Access to the very best learning platform out there (HowNow+) to keep you at the top of your game What's next???? Once you've applied, we'll get back in touch with you This is usually within the next 5 working days Sometimes it can take slightly longer, but we will get back to you irregardless of what the outcome of your application is, You'll be invited to a 30-minute video call with Naaz, our People Operations Coordinator to discuss your experiences and the role, You'll be invited to a 30-minute video call with Akhil, QA Engineering Team Lead You'll be invited to a 60-minute video call with Akhil, QA Engineering Team Lead