Automation Software Engineer C# Specialist

Job Code: QA0924

	Starting Salary:	£30,000-£40,000 (plus benefits)
	Hours:	Full Time (37.5 hours per week)
	Location:	Hybrid role (remote & Liverpool office as required)
	Closing Date:	Friday, 31 January, 2025 - 5pm

Join the Test Team at Angel Solutions, where you’ll be instrumental in shaping and ensuring the quality of our web applications by designing, developing, and executing robust C# automation tests. We are looking for a skilled engineer with a strong background in C# development, capable of creating and maintaining efficient test automation frameworks for our suite of products.

As a member of the Test Team at Angel Solutions, you will play a crucial role in implementing, maintaining, and executing tests across all our products, ensuring that our web applications maintain high quality standards.

Our software deals with large datasets, and our clients across the education sector depend on its accuracy, availability, and performance. As a member of the test team, you will collaborate closely with the development team to ensure the very best in terms of product reliability, functionality, and user experience. You will also have the opportunity to work with industry-standard technologies, fostering opportunities for professional growth and learning.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform thorough testing of web applications to identify defects, usability issues, and performance bottlenecks.
Writing and maintaining UI and API automated tests.
Create and execute detailed test plans and test cases based on project requirements and specifications using xRay (in Jira).
Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to understand project goals, features, and acceptance criteria.
Document and prioritise bugs and issues using Jira as a bug tracking tool and work closely with the development team to ensure timely resolution.
Conduct regression testing to verify that issues have been addressed and new features have been implemented correctly.
Provide feedback and suggestions for improving the overall quality and user experience of our web applications.
Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging trends in software testing and quality assurance.

Job Requirements

Essential

Proficiency in C# development and test automation (3+ years).
Knowledge of object-oriented programming concepts and principles.
Solid understanding of testing methodologies and techniques.
Experience creating and executing test plans, test cases, and automation scripts.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
Effective communicator and collaborator, thriving in team-based environments.
Hands-on experience with bug tracking tools like Jira and test management tools such as xRay or TestRail.
Familiarity with automated testing frameworks such as Selenium WebDriver, Cypress, or Playwright.
Ability to write SQL database queries.

Desirable

Experience writing unit and integration tests.
Knowledge of web development technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and popular frameworks/libraries (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).

Benefits & Culture

We know we're biased, but we really do think Angel is a great place to work!

Hybrid Working: We offer a blend of remote and office-based working based on the needs of the individual and the business.
Your Birthday Off: In addition to Annual Leave allowance
Regular Finish Early Fridays: as a reward for all your hard work
Innovation Days: Time to get away from "normal" and work differently
Ongoing Training & Qualifications: Learning is at the core of who we are
Creative Office Space: We have a ball pool, swings, popcorn machine, a gypsy caravan...
Surprise Treat-Days: Park fun days, meals out, workshops… who knows what's next?
Parental Leave: Maternity, paternity and adoption leave from day one
Dependants Leave Allowance: Time off if your child / family member is poorly
Private Medical Insurance: Because we want to know you're looked after
Christmas Shutdown: In addition to annual leave allowance. We love Christmas and it's a great time to rest and recharge those batteries!
Earn More Every Month: After probation, all employees automatically receive an incremental monthly salary increase, amounting to £500 every year.

What We Do at Angel Solutions…

Angel Solutions creates pioneering web-based software that serves the education industry (teachers, leaders, school improvement officers, education data analysts and more). Most of our products are designed to save people time and deliver powerful data analysis, but that's not all we're about! We also strive to be creative and innovative in everything we do, and want to remain a friendly, close-knit team even as the company continues to grow.

The role of Angel's Testing team is to find bugs quickly, to push our products to breaking point and smooth out any potential usability problems that may have crept in over time.

How to apply

Please complete an online application now Please complete an online application now at angelsolutions.co.uk/jobs. You'll need to give a few quick details, upload your CV and briefly explain why you think you're suitable for the role. We'll contact suitable applicants shortly after the closing date.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

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We do not accept applications from recruitment agencies or similar!

Please note: We require all employees to undergo regular Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks, because we work with schools and sensitive data.

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