Software Test Engineer at AJ Bell

Manchester, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Software testing, Test automation, Playwright, JavaScript, TypeScript, Web APIs, Agile, CI/CD, Jenkins, Git, AWS CodePipeline, Exploratory testing, Test Driven Development, Communication skills, Financial services, E-commerce

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Job Description This is a new opportunity for a Test Engineer to join our award-winning AJ Bell platform. You will be part of a cross-functional Agile team understanding and testing core solutions that are pivotal for AJ Bell platform propositions, building close ties with the business and broader technology function. You will be joining a team which has a philosophy of continuous improvement, and a strong focus on engineering excellence. What does the job involve? Understand and interpret business, functional, and technical requirements Understand AJ Bell products and process At AJ Bell we pair, and you, in most cases will pair with other members of the team Have input into how solutions are developed and delivered using knowledge and expertise to help deliver the best possible outcome for the customer Carry out testing across a wide range of processes and systems - including UI, API, back office (workflow) processes, 3rd party systems and integrations between all these systems including end to end testing Execute test scripts and record results using software testing tools Raising bugs in a timely manner with sufficient detail to be fixed/reproduced Working alongside Technical Leads and Testers from Project inception to create and implement appropriate test automation approach to complement the manual testing and overall project deliveries. Being involved in exciting new research projects and proof of concepts Supporting User Acceptance Testing and release to Production Knowledge of Agile working practices and ability to apply its practice Ensure that all duties are carried out with the aim of protecting customers and improving customer experience. Supporting and enabling the business to achieve its regulatory requirements, including consumer duty. Competence, knowledge and skill Full understanding of the testing lifecycle & methodologies Maintain and enhance the existing automation frameworks Carry out exploratory testing within an Agile development environment Develop test tools, and extend test frameworks and test environments Experience of testing Web APIs using integration tools Knowledge of Playwright, JavaScript, and TypeScript Experience/Familiarity Test Driven Development and is comfortable with various test frameworks and concepts. Technical understanding of processes under test and relevant related processes and the ability to test components An understanding of test automation concepts and their application Experience in CI / CD using tools such as Jenkins, Git, AWS CodePipeline Meticulous attention to detail Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with those in a technical role (e.g. developers) in addition to user Soft skills: Agile / SCRUM / SAFe Strong communication skills, written and verbal Very motivated with high levels of drive and enthusiasm E-commerce and/or financial services experience About AJ Bell AJ Bell is one of the UK’s fastest-growing investment platform businesses, providing award-winning solutions for everyone, from professional financial advisers to first-time investors. Today, over 723,000 customers trust us to manage more than £108.7 billion of assets. By continually striving to make investing simpler and more accessible, we’re helping more people take control of their financial futures. We’re proud to be recognised as one of the UK’s Best 100 Companies to Work For for six consecutive years, and a Great Place to Work® in 2025 and 2026 a reflection of our supportive and collaborative culture. What we offer 25 days holiday, increasing with service + buy/sell scheme + bank holidays 6% Pension with matched contributions Discretionary bonus scheme Share schemes (including free shares and BAYE) Health Cash Plan and discounted private healthcare Free onsite gym Enhanced family leave (subject to qualifying criteria) Travel and bike loan schemes Employee Assistance Programme Life at AJ Bell Regular social events including summer and Christmas parties Learning and development opportunities tailored to you Casual dress code Friendly, supportive team environment Our ways of working We offer hybrid working, with a minimum of 60% of your working time per month spent in the office. For new starters, there’s an initial period of full-time office working to help you settle in and build relationships. Inclusion & diversity We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and able to be themselves at work. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on skills, experience and potential. Business Areas: Technical Resources Location: Manchester Department: Technical Resources

Responsibilities

The Software Test Engineer will collaborate within an Agile team to design and execute comprehensive test strategies, including UI, API, and end-to-end testing. They will also contribute to test automation frameworks and support the release process to ensure high-quality software delivery.