QA Tester

Job Introduction

Main Responsibilities 

• Create detailed test artefacts such as Test Strategy, Test Cases, Traceability Matrix and Test Completion reports.

• Involved in all test phases; Functional, Non-functional, Smoke, Regression and Exploratory testing. 
• The ability to design and execute tests with/without detailed requirements or processes i.e. think outside the box. 
• Conduct and involvement in; System Integration, Regression and User Acceptance testing and ensure testing is carried out according to Bank standards.
• Develop and maintain Manual Tests/Regression Packs where applicable. 
• Triaging/owning defect logs and ensuring that these are progressed in a timely manner with all stakeholders involved. 
• Provide accurate test estimations in addition to writing and executing tests. 
• Provide test risk management, risk assessment and change triage without detriment to business requirements.
• Understand and assess the adequacy of any solutions and propose further changes/enhancements or risk mitigation where needed. Be able to impact assess technical changes and business processes across the entire project and how this may impact the bank.
• Contribute to the development of best practices and continuous improvements within the Buy QA test function.
• Work with business SME’s and stakeholders to satisfy testing objectives.
• Ability to provide mentoring to new and less experience team members when required.

Ideal Candidate

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• Significant manual testing experience with 3^rd Party Software implemented (preferably) in a banking environment.
• The candidate will need to show cohesive working with 3^rd party resources defining test approach, data, system requirements and constraints. 
• Understand and have worked with 3^rd Parties that integrate with other internal/external systems e.g. sharing of data, ETL and migration of data. 
• Ability to build robust 3^rd party product/application knowledge during test preparation and planning.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent stakeholder management skills. 
• Ability to act with courage and integrity including appropriate challenge when/where necessary.
• Be able to actively participate in team meetings and other test forums. Taking responsibility to make a decision in difficult circumstances. 

• Ability to build effective working network with stakeholders, both internally and externally. 
• Ability to be part of a close-knit team. 
• Presentation skills to support the review of testing artefacts with key stakeholders is essential. 
• Experience in Salesforce/CRM solutions related testing is a bonus. 
• Experience working in Agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban and contributing to any Agile ceremonies will also be a bonus. 
• Previous cross–role experience (banking, analysis, development, database work) is beneficial.
• Tooling – Hands on experience working on JIRA and Confluence is a bonus, SQL experience will be seen as a bonus but not essential. 

Company Information 

Handelsbanken is a relationship bank with a decentralised way of working, a strong local presence thanks to a nationwide network of branches, and a long-term approach to customer relations. Each Handelsbanken branch operates as a local business enabling it to make decisions at a local level and provide a bespoke service. The focus is always on the need of the individual customer and not on the sale of specific products. 

We are embarking on an exciting Business Transformation journey. This transformation will significantly enhance our technology system systems, processes and services, bringing evolution to our ways of working. Join us in this transformative journey, where your dedication, adaptability and commitment will play a crucial role in shaping the future of banking for our valued customers. 

The Bank is deeply committed to embedding good equality and diversity practice into all of our activities. This is so that we are an inclusive, welcoming and inspiring place to work that encourages everyone to apply, regardless of socio-economic background, age, disability, pregnancy and/or parental status, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), veteran status, marital and civil partnership status, religion or belief, sex, gender reassignment or sexual orientation. 

Check our Handelsbanken website for further information

At Handelsbanken, we deeply value our unique culture and values including trust in and respect for each individual. We take pride in nurturing a work environment where people flourish, and where they are empowered to take decisions in their areas of expertise. We take a long term perspective in everything we do and want each employee who joins us to build a long terms successful career with the Bank.  

What is in it for you?

• We have a wide range of learning and development available, empowering and enabling our colleagues to take ownership of their own development. 
• Competitive Salary and an extensive range of benefits is provided, including private medical insurance, income protection and life assurance
• A market-leading pension contribution of 15% paid by the bank, which can be invested in a wide range of funds (including ESG and Shariah funds)

Application next steps

Your journey with us begins once you have submitted your application. One of our Handelsbanken recruiters will be reviewing your details and will later organise a phone conversation if you match the role requirements. If there is a mutual fit, we will extend an invitation for you to participate in an interview.  

How can we support you to be your best self? Our Talent Acquisition team will be happy to provide support e.g. if you need additional time to prepare for an interview or you have any requirements for any part of the interview/hiring process – just let us know by email uk_talent@careers.handelsbanken.co.uk. 

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