South Africa
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER
Industry:
Engineering & Manufacturing
Career level:
Senior
Employment type:
Full time
Job location:
POR ELIZABETH, Port Elizabeth
Salary offered
15001 to 20000 GBP
Requirements
Education:
Specialist's Degree
Experience:
2-5 years
Languages:
Afrikaans, English
Driving license:
No
Job role
What you’ll be doing:
To design and execute effective automated functional and regression tests in Gherkin and Cucumber using the BDD approach
Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders, to perform business analysis and produce relevant acceptance criteria
Ability to identify the genesis of a defect, using debugging tools), analysing stack traces, code, log-files and other artefacts such as source code
Ability to write excellent quality object-oriented code
To have an understanding of databases and services (e.g. RESTful services), including the ability to programmatically interact with data formats that may include XML and JSON
To work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams to deliver software development projects.
To have a broad understanding of Agile development practices including TDD & BDD and their application.
Use and build test automation frameworks and tools
Creating an innovative test automation phase plan for each project
To be able to engage with key stakeholders across the organisation
Assessing and reporting on performance and constantly looking for areas of improvement and innovation
To provide input for the preparation of the project in own specialist area and ensure delivery against targets are met
Organise and own any technical workshops and resulting outputs
Facilitation of error management processes and have an input into process improvement
Collation and circulation of quality data and metrics
Identify opportunities to automate and streamline the process, and work with the engineering team to deliver those improvements
Assess the testability of story work during planning meetings
Provide continuous feedback on the product and process as required by the team
Execute exploratory testing to evaluate the product
What we’re looking for:
Ruby, Java, JavaScript, C++, C#
Test automation tools experience with Cucumber, Capybara, Selenium,
Knowledge of HTML, CSS, HTTP
Understanding of major browsers and browser development tools
Working knowledge of version control systems to ensure version control of test/development artefacts
Working knowledge of a CI system to create builds
Proven level experience in a similar role
Relevant degree level (or equivalent) qualification
Excellent communications skills with proven experience engaging a wide range of stakeholders
An eye for innovation coupled with a pragmatic approach to delivery within a large multisite team
This position will require a self-starter who can lead by example and hit the ground running
Exceptional attention to detail with an ability to prioritise workloads and deliver to tight deadlines
It will be a bonus if you have:
Experience in Retail solutions, with a focus in Petroleum Retail.
ISTQB certification
ISTQB Test Automation Engineering
Agile certification
Bring your passion, curiosity, talent and innovative ideas and we will give you an environment full of challenges to flourish in.
Benefits
Medical insurance
Company background
Last year, REPL’s US business won a Great Place To Work award – officially confirming the high-trust culture the company has worked so hard to build. Now, REPL UK has followed suit with its own Great Place certification.
CEO Cerys Johnson joined REPL nine years ago, back when there were only 30 global employees. With the company having grown to over 400 people today, Cerys talks about what the Great Place To Work award means for REPL UK, and what it reflects about the culture of the business.
WHAT IS A GREAT PLACE TO WORK AWARD?
Great Place To Work (GPTW) recognises the best workplaces in the world, assessing company culture and behaviour across a broad range of criteria, and giving a result according to its purpose-designed Trust Index. The process includes submission of a complete culture brief, plus employee surveys, conducted anonymously so that a clear and genuine picture of workplace culture can be gained.
Organisations that apply for certification must meet the required criteria for accreditation, with the threshold level varying according to industry, size of company and other factors.
Ultimately, GPTW is an award for those businesses that consistently provide an outstanding experience for their employees.
FIRST-TIME ACCREDITATION
The majority of businesses that apply don’t gain accreditation in the first year. ‘REPL was one of just 70 first-time applicants across the UK who received the award on the first attempt,’ notes Cerys.
Sports Relief
Up against the top 20 companies in the industry, REPL scored most highly on teamwork, diversity and job security. ‘People want to work somewhere that has a strong, vibrant culture where they’re valued and feel supported. They want to bring their authentic selves to work.’
Cerys attributes REPL’s high score on job security to the strong investment they make in all their people. ‘We’re not a hire-and-fire organisation. We aim to grow and develop our people, looking to the long-term sustainability of the business.’
