Role - Senior Quality Test Engineer II

Location - Oxford

Are you an experienced quality analyst with a ‘can do’ attitude and enthusiasm that inspires others?

And are you eager to work on quality data sources serving our end user products?

About our Team-

This is a position in Research data platform team responsible for performing functional testing, development and execution of performance and automation testing solution.

About the Role

This position works with the development team to develop functional testing, apply automation strategy and to plan and execute effective and efficient performance and automation testing to accomplish on-time and efficient delivery of high-quality software products and/or data.

Responsibilities

• Innovating process improvements that enable efficient delivery and maintenance with consistent direction.

• Researching available tools and lead or participate in initiatives to identify and implement those that will cost-effectively enhance testing capabilities and product quality

• Developing and execute automated and performance testing for assigned projects to successfully and consistently enable delivery of high-quality software products and services on time, on budget, and to specification

• Interacting with Product Management, Project Management, Engineering, and Operations teams to plan testing for delivery of products and enhancements and to assure products meet product requirements and quality standards.

• Reporting issues and results, researching and identifying root causes as appropriate, documenting accordingly

• Ensuring that testing addresses requirements as agreed with other stakeholders.

• Conducting project reviews, ensuring review criteria are defined, and implementing procedures for ensuring quality control of project deliverables

• Leading or participate in continuous improvement initiatives andimplementation of best practices

Requirements

• Have understanding of QA methodologies and process improvement

• Possess knowledge of the software development process

• Display experience in QA testing skills. Ability to develop and execute complex automated and performance testing.

• Have basic understanding of working within budgets. Understanding of industry trends

• Possess research skills (tools/root cause analysis). Exhibits innovative approaches to processimprovement

• Understand of automation best practices and methodologies

• Knowledge in CI/CD tools such as Jenkins , github etc

• Experience in Java programming and automation frameworks such as Cucumber BDD/ Selenium

• Knowledge in containerisation tools like Docker is desirable

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

• Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive

Working for you

We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:- Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days- Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits- Wellbeing programs- Life assurance- Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme- Save As You Earn share option scheme- Travel Season ticket loan- Electric Vehicle Scheme- Optional Dental Insurance- Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave- Employee Assistance Programme- Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children- RECARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you- Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer- Access to extensive learning and development resources- Access to employee discounts scheme via Perks at Work

About the Business

A global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to the world’s grand challenges and a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare to partner for a better world.

Elsevier is an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form: https://forms.office.com/r/eVgFxjLmAK , or please contact 1-855-833-5120.

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RELX is a global provider of information and analytics for professional and business customers across industries.

We help scientists make new discoveries, lawyers win cases, doctors save lives and insurance companies offer customers lower prices. We save taxpayers and consumers money by preventing fraud and help executives forge commercial relationships with their clients.

In short, we enable our customers to make better decisions, get better results and be more productive.