We’re looking for people to join the Access family, who share our passion for believing in better, and who will help us continue to grow.

Love Work. Love Life. Be You. - is central to our success and how we give our customers the freedom to do more of what's important to them.

What does Access offer you?

We offer a blended approach to office working, encouraging you to collaborate and connect in one of our thriving offices. We deliver on what we say, taking the development of our people seriously. We’ll work with you to progress your success plan and provide opportunities to accelerate your career.

On top of a competitive salary, our wellbeing days taking you to 25 days leave a year and a health contribution, you’ll also be able to choose from a range of benefits to suit you. We’re an organisation that likes to give back, so you’ll also have three charity days allocated to support a cause that matters to you.

As a QA Automation Engineer specialising in the Mintsoft 3PL module, you will be instrumental in developing and executing our automation test strategy. You'll focus on building and maintaining automated tests for the Mintsoft web application, ensuring comprehensive coverage and driving continuous improvement in our testing processes. You'll work closely with developers and product managers to deliver high-quality software releases.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and Implement Automation Test Strategy: Design and execute a comprehensive automation test strategy specifically for the Mintsoft 3PL module, focusing on web application testing.
• Build and Maintain Automated Test Suites: Create, maintain, and execute automated test scripts using industry-standard tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Playwright).
• Focus on Web Application Testing: Primarily focus on automating tests for the Mintsoft web application, ensuring thorough coverage of 3PL-specific functionalities.
• Collaborate with Development Teams: Work closely with developers to implement test automation within the CI/CD pipeline, promoting a "shift-left" testing approach.
• Develop and Maintain Test Frameworks: Contribute to the development and maintenance of robust and scalable automation test frameworks.
• Perform Bug Tracking and Reporting: Accurately document and track defects, providing clear and concise reports for the development team.
• Analyse Test Results and Perform Root Cause Analysis: Investigate test failures, identify root causes, and implement solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Integrate Automation with CI/CD Pipelines: Ensure seamless integration of automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline for efficient and reliable software releases.
• Stay Updated on Automation Technologies: Continuously research and evaluate new automation tools and techniques to enhance our testing capabilities.
• Contribute to test planning: Collaborate with product owners and business analysts to create test plans and test cases.

About You:

• 6+ years in software engineering
• Solid background in QA with a thorough understanding of QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Experience in developing and maintaining automated tests, with a keen interest in adopting and learning new testing frameworks and technologies.
• Proficient in applying the testing pyramid concept to create effective and efficient test suites.
• Demonstrated ability in writing clear, concise, and comprehensive test plans and test cases.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, agile environment.
• A continuous learning mindset, with a passion for staying updated on the latest in software testing and quality assurance.
  

Advantageous Skills:

• Experience with or interest in testing frameworks such as Selenium and Playwright.
• Knowledge of JavaScript or TypeScript for writing automated tests.
• Understanding of CI/CD processes and experience integrating testing within these pipelines.
• Understanding non-functional testing (performance, security, reliability) and experience automating these areas is a plus.

What are we all about?

The Access Group is one of the largest UK-headquartered business management software providers. It provides solutions that empower more than 160,000 small and mid-sized organisations in commercial and non-profit sectors across Europe, USA and APAC, giving every employee the freedom to do more of what's important. Its innovative cloud solutions and integrated AI software experience across multiple Access products transform how business technology is used. Access employs approx. 8,500 people, continuously driving product innovation and customer service excellence.

At Access, we are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. If you're excited about this role, (even if your previous experience doesn't align perfectly), you might just be the perfect fit for us! We wholeheartedly believe in equality for all and the transformative power of diversity.

Why not join our vibrant team where you can love what you do, love how you live, and most importantly, be authentically you? Let's make a difference together.

Love Work. Love Life. Be You.