Overview
We are looking for a very talented and dedicated Backend QA Engineer to help us build out a world-beating feature set. Joining our engineering team, you’ll be responsible for testing new front-end, REST API backend features and microservices manually as required and identified at planning sessions to help us continue to deliver a great product to our customers and grow the company.
What you can expect to be doing
- Collaborating with a cross-functional team: Work closely with Backend and Frontend Engineers, developers, and other specialists to maintain a quality-first mindset.
- Defining and executing test strategies: Identify test scenarios, create detailed test cases, and document results effectively.
- Championing quality: Be the QA evangelist, promoting best practices within and beyond your team.
- Driving test automation: Contribute to a shift-left approach by building automation journeys using an OOP-based framework.
- Exploring performance testing: Learn and develop performance testing strategies to ensure system efficiency.
- Owning test estimation & reporting: Accurately estimate testing efforts, track progress, report status, and escalate issues when necessary.
- Enhancing CI/CD visibility: Integrate automated tests into CI tooling (GitLab) and generate reports for better visibility.
- Managing defects proactively: Document software faults and work closely with developers until release readiness.
- Executing manual testing: Perform detailed exploratory and functional manual testing using industry-standard techniques.
What we’re looking for
- At least 3 years of hands-on experience in backend QA testing, with a strong focus on automation and troubleshooting to deliver high-quality results.
- Proven experience in testing and automating APIs, integrations, and system behavior in both microservices and monolithic architectures.
- Strong knowledge of at least one programming language, preferably JavaScript or TypeScript, with the ability to create efficient and effective automation tests.
- Hands-on experience with GitLab CI/CD pipelines, integrating automated tests into workflows, and managing deployments.
- Ability to efficiently handle multiple tasks such as feature tickets, automation, technical tasks, and maintenance, while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.
- Deep understanding of testing methodologies, automation strategies, and defect management. Proactive in identifying issues and ensuring the end goals are met. Willing to speak up and advocate for quality.
- Ability to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues in both the application and test environments efficiently.
- Basic knowledge or experience in performance testing and understanding performance bottlenecks.
- Experience in testing mobile applications on both iOS and Android platforms.
What we’re really looking for
Someone with a genuine interest in Chip and is excited about being part of a fast-growing company and our mission to build the investment super app of the future. Although we’re in the financial space and under the scrutiny that comes with it, the current engineering team works well together. We want a real person with interests outside of work to join our team. Empathy, EQ, and the ability to share your stories and smile even when things are tough will be valued in interviews.
Working Hours
- Monday to Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Start your weekend early!)
Enjoy a structured yet balanced workweek, with an early Friday finish to kickstart your weekend!
Perks
- £46,000 – £55,000 per annum
- Discretionary Performance-Related Bi-Annual Bonus of up to 10% (Cash) and 5% (Shares) based on your gross annual salary
- Workplace pension scheme with 5% contributions on earnings up to £50,000
- Private medical insurance (medical history disregarded)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Free ChipX subscription for UK-based employees
- Equal-opportunity employer with focus on diversity
- Flexible working arrangements
- 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, plus the days between Christmas and New Year
- Annual training budget for courses, workshops, or conferences
- £30 per month Chip Fitness Benefit for wellbeing
- Company laptop
- Opportunity to have a huge impact on our product in a high-growth fintech startup
Interview Process
Video screen with someone from our Talent team, short take-home test, video interview with the hiring manager, and final interview with Engineering Manager and Product Manager.
About Chip
Our mission is to make our customers wealthy. We are building the wealth super app of the future to help users save, invest, and plan for pensions. Chip serves over 300,000 active customers and looks after over £5billion in assets. We are a fast-growing team that values collaboration, talent, and impact.
Our Values
Be ACCOUNTABLE. Be BOLD. Be COLLABORATIVE. We strive to build a culture of trust, innovation, and excellence.
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. You will be encouraged to balance work and home life, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.
Note to Agencies
Chip does not accept unsolicited CVs from recruiters or employment agencies in response to any of our live roles. Chip reserves the right to hire candidates without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.
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