Job Type:
Permanent
Build a brilliant future with Hiscox
Overview
We are looking for a QA Engineer that will contribute in the delivery of high-quality Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Automate solutions tailored to enhance operational efficiency across the company. This mid-level professional will be responsible for designing and executing manual tests, assessing sprint timelines, scopes, and risks, and proactively collaborating with project teams to uphold quality standards. The candidate will also engage in UAT sessions alongside stakeholders, providing clear progress reports and fostering seamless communication across teams to ensure project success.
The QA Engineer will also work closely with the QA automation engineer to identify key scenarios for automation, optimising the balance between manual and automated testing processes. Both operating within an Agile squad—comprising an Agile Delivery Lead (Scrum Master), Business Analysts, Product Owner, and Application specialists.
The QA Engineer will contribute to Agile ceremonies and deliver valuable insights that drive progress. Their ability to prioritise, strategize, and maintain transparency will be essential in meeting objectives efficiently.
This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative projects within the insurance sector, leveraging advanced solutions to streamline operations and boost productivity. The QA Engineer’s experience and proactive approach will be vital to navigating the challenges, fostering collaboration, and delivering impactful results. This role demands not only technical expertise but also excellent communication and organisation skills.
Responsibilities
What will you do?
• Collaborate with the Agile squad from planning to release to ensure quality and timely delivery.
• Analyse requirements for features, integrations, and new projects, and determine testing needs.
• Design, execute, and document functional test cases, reporting bugs with detailed documentation and tracking their resolution.
• Work with QA Automation Engineer to identify scenarios for automation and integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Logging and tracking tasks in Jira, and analysing test results to address risks effectively.
• Collaborate with developers, stakeholders, and the QA team to share test outcomes, discuss strategies, and improve processes.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, ensuring communication of test delivery plans and alignment with stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate and current test documentation to support continuous delivery.
Requirements
• At least 4 years of professional experience as a Manual QA Engineer.
• University degree (minimum a Bachelor's equivalent), preferably in computer science, economics, or related fields.
• ISTQB Foundation Level certification and competency in reporting and tracking bugs.
• Strong skills in requirement analysis, test documentation, bug tracking, and testing standards.
• Hands-on experience with tools like Jira, Zephyr, Postman, SOAPUI, and Azure DevOps.
• Knowledge of SDLC, Agile methodologies, CI/CD, error monitoring, and log analysis.
• Here are three topics you could include as requirements in the job offer, tailored for the role:
• Proven ability to work effectively within Agile squads, demonstrating strong communication skills to convey quality insights and sprint progress clearly to stakeholders.
• A critical thinker with the capacity to highlight potential risks and provide actionable recommendations to ensure sprint goals are met efficiently.
• Solid experience in quality assurance practices, ensuring clear and accurate reporting of sprint quality metrics and fostering continuous improvement within the team.
• Fluency in English, with additional EU languages as a plus.
Ideal Candidates Should also have:
• Previous experience in Dynamics 365 and Power Automate implementations.
• Experience within organisations operating in the financial domain, such as banking, insurance, or related industries
• Enthusiasm for learning and adapting to new technologies.
• Strong organisational and planning capabilities, ensuring deadlines are met and quality is upheld.
Location: this role is based Onshore (PT) in a hybrid working regime. The wider team will be an hybrid onshore/offshore.
About us
As an international specialist insurer, we are far removed from the world of mass insurance products, selectively focusing on key areas of expertise and strength, all of which is underpinned by a culture that encourages us to challenge convention and always look for a better way.
Defined by our strong moral fibre we prioritise above all else the principle of doing what we say we will. Insuring the unique and interesting, our search for talent is the same. We empower our people to think creatively, challenge the status quo and approach things with a solution focused lens. This resulted in us being able to provide the type of insurance solutions which are often too complex for other insurance companies; we find a way where others give up.
Trust is integral to how we operate, and it allows us to work in an environment where every role has a high level of autonomy; freedom to forge your path and help set the wider agenda is evident in all parts of the organisation. Through embracing an environment that brings together people who are unique and interesting we are ensuring we build a company where teams don’t all think the same – this, combined with a culture where the courage to say what you think is not only actively encouraged but is central to our business model has defined our success.
If you thrive in a challenging and collaborative environment where you are trusted to work instinctively and know the company will stretch you to your full potential, look no further.
Hiscox UK IT
IT at Hiscox operates as a strategic business partner as opposed to a more traditional support function and is central to the Hiscox strategy, driving the agenda in the UK Business Unit. We are made up of people who push the organization to think differently and therefore look to attract / recruit people who aren’t afraid to challenge how things are done and approach their work with a pioneering mindset. IT is not a home for the faint hearted. We are trusted for our track record of delivery and respected for our commercial thinking and have earned our place at the table.
Work with amazing people and be part of a unique culture
Work with amazing people and be part of a unique culture
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What We Do
Hiscox is a leader in specialist insurance. We seek to provide the best protection and peace of mind for our clients through high quality insurance products, backed with excellent service. We are experts in covering a wide range of personal and commercial risks.
