Test Engineer at Vanquis

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Test Engineering, SQL, Data Testing, Agile, DevOps, UAT, Performance Testing, Test Planning, Test Frameworks, Data Transformation, Problem Solving, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Organizational Skills, Teamwork, Defect Management

Industry

Financial Services

Description

The Vacancy Job Title: Test Engineer Contract Type: Permanent Location: Chatham, Petersfield, Bradford Working Pattern: Hybrid—typically a couple of days a week in the office. Part-time or flexible arrangements are considered to support work-life balance. A fear of losing your current working flexibility shouldn't hinder you from applying for new opportunities, which is why we aim to match your existing flexible working arrangements where possible. What We Offer: Holidays: 25 days holiday up to 30 days (depending on service) Pension: We know it is important to save for the future, that is why we will contribute up to 10% Maternity/Paternity: We realise that family time is important, we offer enhanced maternity (after successful completion of probation) and 4 weeks paternity leave Volunteering: 2 paid days to ‘give back’ to the charity of your choice Development: Learning for all Finance: Snoop Premium available to all colleagues Medical: Opportunity to opt in for Private Medical Insurance Bonus: Discretionary annual bonus The Role: You and Your Team: We are looking for a motivated Test Engineer to join our team, working on our Data Transformation programme. You'll have strong experience in software, UAT, or Data testing, and ideally, you'll have experience writing complex SQL queries, validating data integrity and complex data transformation rules. Working in an Agile environment, you’ll collaborate closely with Change, Tech, and Product teams to deliver high-quality solutions. In your day-to-day role, as a Test Engineer, you will: Contribute confidently to robust, high-performing and scalable test solutions (manual and automated) Contribute to the maintenance of Test Frameworks for IT products in the Bank Contribute to Agile ALM including refinement, planning, release and retrospective sessions Support an awareness of test strong framework and automation to upkeep CI and CD Good understanding of DevOps and Agile Seeks to improve processes and way of working to align with the IT Model and the wider Vanquis model Proficient in test planning, preparation, execution and closure/ reporting of multiple types of testing ranging from System testing, SIT, UAT and Performance testing Able to contribute effectively to the defect management lifecycle and escalate testing related issues or queries to the appropriate SME or resource Seeks appropriate due diligence for Test data and Test environments where there are potential risks of effecting live Processes and Systems Prepare and manage user acceptance testing for change/release, supports the training of seconded end users in UAT processes and standards What We’re Looking For: Experience working with Snowflake or SQL Server Management Studio & writing complex SQL queries. Experience working with Data Vault methodology is a plus Proven track record of working within a variety of test frameworks and methodologies, in particular Agile and DevSecOps Good interpersonal; organisational and communication skills. Articulate, be assertive and persuasive with the ability to use appropriate communication channels (written and verbal), striving to adapt style and approach to suit the audience Good problem-solving skills Sound knowledge of Testing Principles with the ability to manage a variety of testing types for example: System Test, SIT, UAT and Performance testing in a complex project environment Ability to handle multiple tasks assigned to them and handle stressful situations with perseverance and professionalism Team player who is able to build a good rapport with developers through to business stakeholders Offers are subject to satisfactory background checks, including credit, fraud, and employment references. Who We Are: At Vanquis, we have a simple purpose: to deliver caring banking so our customers can make the most of life’s opportunities. Established in 1880, we’re now a FTSE All Share company and leading specialist bank. We lend responsibly, providing tailored products and services to over 1.75 million UK customers. We take care of our colleagues as well as our customers, working hard to create a rewarding and supportive work environment. That means competitive salaries, benefits, and a Group-wide recognition scheme. Everyone can enrol in our pension and after six months, you can join our ‘Buy as You Earn’ scheme. We’re about more than financial rewards though. We give everyone a voice in the business and room to be their authentic self. And we know you’re here to build your career, so we help every colleague with training and development opportunities. Making sure there’s always something new to learn. Vanquis Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer Here at Vanquis Banking Group, we embrace everyone’s unique strengths and identities to be themselves at work. Regardless of how you identify yourself, your sexual orientation, martial or civil partner status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national background, faith, disability, or age – your experiences and background help enrich our teams, and most importantly help support our customers in the best way possible. At the end of the day, it's our people that help us to fulfil the reason why we’re here in the first place: to help put people on a path to a better everyday life. If there’s anything we can do in the recruitment process to help you achieve your best, get in touch. Whether it’s a copy of our application form in another format or additional assistance, we’re available to help. You can contact us at careers@vanquis.com What We Offer We don't just care about your work, we care about your health, wellbeing and life outside your working hours. That’s why we offer we offer flexibility, empathy, and a wide range of resources to help you navigate life’s ups and downs and feel your best. We encourage you to take ownership of your work-life blend, support others and make time to prioritise your wellbeing, our benefits include: Holidays: 25 days of annual leave (rising to 30 with service), and tailor your time off by buying or selling up to 5 extra days. Plus, with our flexible bank holiday policy, you can swap up to 4 days to celebrate what matters most to you—whether that’s skipping Easter or switching up your Christmas plans. Pension: We’ll boost your future with up to 10% employer contributions—because your tomorrow matters. Enhanced Leave: Enhanced maternity (post-probation) and 4 weeks paternity leave to paid neonatal and carers leave – we’ve got your back when it matters most. Workations: Why not take your laptop somewhere sunny? Work abroad for up to 20 days a year in approved countries. Yes, really. Paid Birthday Leave: Your birthday, your rules—take the day off and celebrate in style! Volunteering: 2 paid days a year to volunteer for a cause close to your heart. Learning & Development: Access to Learning for all colleagues – because your growth matters. Financial Wellbeing: Stay on top of your finances with a free Snoop Premium subscription. Healthcare: Take care of your wellbeing with our easy self-pay Denplan scheme for dental care and feel confident knowing you can also choose Private Medical Insurance for extra reassurance when it matters most. The Benefits Competitive base salary and rewards Private Medical Insurance 25 days holiday entitlement one day accrued for each year of service (max 30 days) Defined contribution pension scheme Discretionary bonus scheme Perks at Work A perks platform of over 30,000 unique discounts Volunteering 2 paid days to support a charity of your choice Flexible, hybrid, & dynamic working policies Personal & career development opportunities Monthly and Quarterly Colleague Socials Discounted gym membership BUPA GP Service Workplace Gallery Documents

Responsibilities

As a Test Engineer, you will contribute to high-performing and scalable test solutions, maintain test frameworks, and support Agile processes. You will also prepare and manage user acceptance testing and ensure data integrity throughout the testing lifecycle.