Full-Stack Engineer (Frontend-focused) – ON-SITE

Job Overview

This is a new opportunity for a Test Engineer to join our award-winning AJ Bell platform. You will be part of a cross-functional Agile team understanding and testing core solutions that are pivotal
for AJ Bell platform propositions, building close ties with the business and broader technology function. You will be joining a team which has a philosophy of continuous improvement, and a strong focus on engineering excellence.
What does the job involve?Understand and interpret business, functional, and technical requirementsUnderstand AJ Bell products and processAt AJ Bell we pair, and you, in most cases will pair with other members of the teamHave
input into how solutions are developed and delivered using knowledge and expertise to help deliver the best possible outcome for the customerCarry out testing across a wide range of processes and systems – including UI,
API, back office (workflow) processes, 3rd party systems and integrations between all these systems including end to end testingExecute test scripts and record results using software testing toolsRaising bugs in a timely
manner with sufficient detail to be fixed/reproducedWorking alongside Technical Leads and Testers from Project inception to create and implement appropriate test automation approach to complement the manual testing and overall
project deliveries.Being involved in exciting new research projects and proof of conceptsSupporting User Acceptance Testing and release to ProductionKnowledge of Agile working practices and ability to apply its practiceEnsure
that all duties are carried out with the aim of protecting customers and improving customer experience.Supporting and enabling the business to achieve its regulatory requirements, including consumer duty.
Competence, knowledge and skillFull understanding of the testing lifecycle & methodologiesMaintain and enhance the existing automation frameworksCarry out exploratory testing within an Agile development environmentDevelop
test tools, and extend test frameworks and test environmentsExperience of testing Web APIs using integration toolsKnowledge of Playwright, JavaScript, and TypeScriptExperience/Familiarity Test Driven Development and is comfortable
with various test frameworks and concepts.Technical understanding of processes under test and relevant related processes and the ability to test componentsAn understanding of test automation concepts and their applicationExperience
in CI / CD using tools such as Jenkins, Git, AWS CodePipelineMeticulous attention to detailExcellent communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with those in a technical role (e.g. developers) in addition
to user
Soft skills:Agile / SCRUM / SAFeStrong communication skills, written and verbalVery motivated with high levels of drive and enthusiasmE-commerce and/or financial services experience
About us:AJ Bell is one of the fastest-growing investment platform businesses in the UK offering an award-winning range of solutions that caters for everyone, from professional financial advisers, to DIY investors with little
to no experience. We have over 561,000 customers using our award-winning platform propositions to manage assets totalling more than £89.5 billion. Our customers trust us with their investments, and by continuously striving
to make investing easier, we aim to help even more people take control of their financial futures.
Having listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange in December 2018, AJ Bell is now a FTSE 250 company.
Headquartered in Manchester with offices in central London and Bristol, we now have over 1,450 employees and have been named one of the UK’s ‘Best 100 Companies to Work For’ for six consecutive years and in 2024
named a Great Place to Work®.
At AJ Bell you can expect a friendly working environment with a strong sense of teamwork, we have a great sense of pride in what we do, and this is reflected in our guiding principles.
What we offer:Starting holiday entitlement of 25, increasing up to 31 days with length of service and a holiday buy and sell schemeA choice of pension schemes with matched contributions up to 6%Discretionary bonus schemeAnnual
free share awards schemeBuy As You Earn (BAYE) SchemeHealth Cash Plan – provided by SimplyHealthDiscounted private healthcare scheme and dental planFree onsite gymEmployee Assistance ProgrammeBike loan schemeSick pay+
pledgeEnhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leaveLoans for travel season ticketsDeath in service schemePaid time off for volunteer workCharitable giving opportunities through salary sacrificeCalendar of social
events, including monthly payday drinks, annual Christmas party, summer party and much morePersonal development programmes built around you and your career goals, including access to personal skills workshopsOngoing technical
trainingProfessional qualification supportTalent development programmesPeer recognition scheme, with rewards including restaurant and shopping vouchers or time offMonthly leadership breakfasts and lunchesCasual dress codeAccess
to a range of benefits from our sponsorship deals
Hybrid working:At AJ Bell, our people are the heart of our culture. We believe in building strong connections by working together. That’s why we offer a hybrid working
model, where you’ll spend a minimum of 50% of your working time per month in the office. For new team members, an initial period will be full-time in the office to help you immerse yourself in our business and build valuable
relationships with your colleagues.
AJ Bell is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and all employees are empowered to bring their
whole self to work.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, religion, physical and mental disability, marital status and any other characteristics protected
by the Equality Act 2010. All decisions to hire are based on qualifications, merit and business need.
If you like the sound of the above, or just want to know more about the company and the role, we’d love to speak
to you.