Senior Testing Engineer

Job Description:
The Test team’s effectiveness is measured by the delivery of quality-driven applications, with a strong focus on ensuring the number of bugs introduced into Production is continually minimized. 

Your key responsibilities will include:- 
 

• Prepare and maintain test relevant documentation including Use Cases, Scenarios and Test Cases for the testing of various systems 

• Undertake agreed functional and non-functional test types, User Acceptance Test related activities to ensure appropriate test coverage 

• Ensure that test scenario and cases are prepared in a structured way, prioritized to reflect business or technical priorities, and are approved by appropriate stakeholders 

• Conduct timely test execution as part of the functional and non-functional test cycles 

• Report in test progress and defects during the test design & test execution phases  

• Shape the establishment & proactive evolution of testing capabilities 

• Write Selenium Automation scripts to test application workflow. 

• Conduct performance testing for Python Backend using Locust framework 

• Develop and execute test plans, scenarios, scripts, and procedures for ETL processes. 

• Verify data completeness, accuracy, and integrity by performing data profiling, validation, and reconciliation tests. 

• Identify, document, and track defects in defect tracking systems, collaborating with developers and stakeholders to resolve issues promptly. 

• Conduct regression testing to ensure changes to ETL processes do not adversely affect existing functionality. 

• Assess the performance of ETL jobs by monitoring system resource utilization, data throughput, and response times. 

• Prepare comprehensive test documentation including test cases, test results, and test reports. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, business analysts, and data architects to understand requirements and ensure quality deliverables. 

• Contribute to the improvement of testing processes and methodologies by suggesting enhancements and implementing best practices. 

Candidate Specification:- 

• Essential academic, professional qualifications and experience 

• Demonstrable experience of software testing and quality assurance 

• Desired academic, professional qualifications and experience 

• Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) or equivalent 

• ISEB Foundation in Software Testing or equivalent 

• User Acceptance Test Management experience 

Essential competencies/skills:- 

• Excellent grasp of test and release methodologies and process to minimize risk and assure quality prior to the process and/or system implementations 

• In-depth appreciation of test and release standards and approaches, aligning with industry best practice 

• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships at all levels with both internal and external parties 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to question and challenge; put forward new ideas and gain buy-in through key working relationships 

• Detailed understanding of end to end Testing Process / Methodologies 

• Ability to translate processes into use cases, scenarios and test cases to ensure all key requirements/ Business processes are tested 

• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines 

• Experience in writing Selenium Automation scripts 

• Experience with executing performance/load testing using Locust framework for Python Backend applications 

• Previously worked in a structured environment such as Agile, Waterfall 

• Previous experience of working with test and defect management tools like JIRA, Azure DevOps etc 

• Knowledge of ETL concepts, data warehousing principles, and SQL. 

• Knowledge of dimensional modeling and data warehouse concepts, such as star schemas and snowflakes. 

Desired competencies/skills:- 

• ISTQB Certification or equivalent 

• Experience in both automated and manual testing techniques 

• Functional and non-functional testing expertise 

• Strong technical awareness & knowledge of latest testing methodologies and tools 

• Detailed understanding of end to end Test and Release Processes / Methodologies 

We can offer (subject to Company’s policy):

- Agile and safe working environment

- Competitive annual leave and sick leaves

- Group incentive scheme

- Group term life insurance, Workmen’s compensation and Group medical insurance coverage

- Short and Long-term Global employment opportunities

- Global collaboration and knowledge sharing

- Digital Innovation and Transformation

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

Agile working

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust.