Software Test Engineer (hybrid)

• About Us

   

  The world isn’t standing still, and neither is Allstate. We’re moving quickly, looking across our businesses and brands and taking bold steps to better serve customers’ evolving needs. That’s why now is an exciting time to join our team. You’ll have opportunities to take risks, challenge the status quo and shape the future for the greater good.

   

  You’ll do all this in an environment of excellence and the highest ethical standards – a place where values such as integrity, inclusive diversity and accountability are paramount. We empower every employee to lead, drive change and give back where they work and live. Our people are our greatest strength, and we work as one team in service of our customers and communities.

   

  Allstate operate a very flexible hybrid working policy that will allow you to design your working week in collaboration with your manager with a blend of remote and office working for NI based employees as well as condensed working patterns (4 day week/9 day fortnight). Employees based in GB will be employed on a permanent remote working contract.

   

  Join our team and you’ll find challenge and reward in a culture of innovation, support and balance. 

   

   

  Location

   

   

  Belfast / Derry - Londonderry / Strabane

   

   

  Your role in the team

   

   

  The Allstate Canada Group is looking for a Software Test Engineer to join our Quality Engineering group.  

   

  Your role through a combination of technical knowledge and owning testing will be to ensure quality is built into new products from the start so that it is seamless, on demand, automated and invisible.

   

  The ideal person will have working knowledge of test automation in complex and large environments, be passionate about delivering quality products and had exposure to Services and Web UI automation testing.

   

  Lots of change and exciting opportunities that requires someone who is dynamic, creative and loves learning & challenge. If you want to be part of a high performing collaborative team that gives you the autonomy to lead & learn in a fast-paced environment, this may be the role for you.

   

  Through our core values, Opportunity, Flexibility, Community, Diversity and Family, we have worked hard to develop and nurture a culture where employees feel valued, experience personal growth, have career options and truly enjoy the work they do.

   

   

  • The Software Test Engineer develops Java Automation test scripts for optimal execution of tests.
  • Conduct timely structured code reviews to ensure standards and systems interoperability.
  • Review and critique team members’ code.
  • Create accurate test plans, conditions, and data.
  • Participate in testing reviews.
  • Conduct basic levels of module and integration testing according to process standards.
  • Track and resolve moderate defects.
  • Assists Quality Control (QC) personnel with functional tests.
  • Identify support issues and initiate action to resolve the problem.
  • Provide technical assistance.
  • Analyze and resolve problems.
  • Execute change management activities supporting production deployment to Developers, Quality Control Analysts, and Environment Management personnel.
  • Completes and delivers migration or change management form to above parties

   

   

   

   

  So, what are the essential criteria to apply?

   

  • All candidates must evidence an existing right to work in the UK
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a hands-on technical role within the Software Development Lifecyle
  • Experience with Selenium Web driver using Java
  • Must have prior work experience with API Automation Data Driven Framework development using an API test tool such as Postman, Ready API, etc.
  • Experience working in Agile (e.g. Scrum, Kanban, XP) environments or knowledge of agile methodologies.
  • Experience working with collaboration tools such as JIRA, Confluence Jira, Zephyr, Git / SVN, Jenkins etc.
  • Experience with debugging/troubleshooting experience on Automation framework/ tools.
  • Exposure to Continuous Integration.
  • Experience working with key stakeholders (technical & non-technical) in a collaborative environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

   

   

   

   

   

  We also have some desirable criteria

   

   

  • Experience in defining and implementing Automation strategies and execution plans for two or more of the following:
    • UI Automation
    • APIs
    • Bespoke Utilities
    • Continuous Integration
  • Previous experience working with Policy, Claims systems within Insurance industry.
  • Have experience working in a global team.

   

   

  What we offer

   

  As Digital DNA’s Workplace of the Year 2020 winners, we offer a generous benefits package that includes flexible annual leave entitlement, dental and healthcare insurance, an attractive pension package and discounts on gym memberships, public transport and parking.

   

  Allstate invests heavily in your development, as an employee you will have access to multiple world-class learning platforms and courses from our award-winning in-house Learning & Development team.

   

  We pride ourselves in providing clear career paths and opportunities for internal mobility allowing you to further develop within the organisation.

   

  We encourage a better work life balance and you’ll have the opportunity to apply for various flexible working arrangements.

   

   

   

  Apply Here: https://bit.ly/32h52T2 

   

   

  Statement on Fair Employment and Equal Opportunities

   

  Allstate NI wishes to ensure equal opportunity is given to all job applicants.  This company will not discriminate on the grounds of race, gender (including gender reassignment status), sexual orientation, religious belief, political opinion, marital status, age or disability.

   

  We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as women are currently under-represented in our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from women. All appointments will be made on merit.

   

  Applicants should note Allstate NI complete AccessNI background checks on all candidates offered a position.

   

   

  The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 4th February 2022