About The Role
To provide 7IM Agile Squad(s) with an automation-first approach to delivering incremental change. Provide day-to-day support to meet the 7IM Test Chapter objectives. Provide informed test guidance, support and delivery to the business, development and support functions throughout the lifecycle of our software solutions, with a ‘shift-left’ approach. Helping to support overall delivery of the test automation agenda as 7IM drives towards a Quality Engineering culture.
Responsibilities
- Delivery of automated testing solutions for Squad work, contributing to increased Squad velocity and improved quality of change to live. Ability to self-manage within the squad
- Continuous learning and contribution within established Automation framework(s)
- Analysis of requirements (functional / non-functional) to enable you to confidently suggest types of testing that could / should be conducted on a piece of work, including the approach(es) that could / should be taken
- Create data generation/manipulation/mining queries to support test prep and execution
- Communication of the impact of not conducting certain types of testing should be effective such that stakeholders understand and acknowledge any assumed risk
- Be proactive in terms of suggesting improvements to test principles, techniques, and tools to other 7IM Test Chapter members
- Create opportunities to increase efficiency, consistency, and value of testing; once created these opportunities should be driven forward in the most autonomous way possible
- Driving a BDD and/or TDD culture among peers, within the software development lifecycle
- T-shaping within Squad to support successful outcomes e.g., supporting manual testing or analysis efforts
- Where required carry out manual testing, following internal practices and guidelines
- Adherence to all applicable compliance standards and best practices at all times
- Act consistently in accordance with the 7IM VPV’s
General Skills:
- The ability to interact and influence Agile Squad(s) and other key stakeholders
- BDD experience to champion best practices aligned with industry standards
- Strong analytical skills to influence testing approach
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Strong communication skills (verbal & written) to help manage defects and relay complex technical details to a business audience
- In-depth knowledge of the delivery lifecycle alongside the ISTQB industry best practice techniques
- Asset Management industry knowledge
- Experience of Azure Cloud and associated tech stack
- Intermediate SQL
- Microsoft Developer & Test Tools e.g., TFS / ADO
- Playwright (.Net)
- Specflow / Reqnroll (or another BDD framework tool)
- Selenium (desirable)
- Proficient in object-oriented programming (C# desirable)
- FitNesse (desirable)
- Familiarity with API test tools e.g., Postman / ReadyAPI
- Knowledge of Playwright MCP or AI tools in testing(desirable)
- Familiarity CI/CD Pipelines (desirable)
- In-depth knowledge of the delivery lifecycle
- ISTQB industry best practice techniques
- Asset Management industry knowledge
- ISEB / ISTQB Foundation
- Further ISEB / ISTQB qualifications are advantageous
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience
- Team player
- Conscientious
- Excellent attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills
- Proactive approach
- Ability to think laterally
- Can-do attitude
- Self-motivated and adept at pushing initiatives forward
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About the company
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Seven Investment Management (7IM) is an investment management business that helps individuals, their families and advisers to manage their capital to meet their financial needs and aspirations.
We keep our promises, make things clear and simple, fix what’s wrong, do the right thing and accomplish the very, very best job we can.
Discretionary Services
Our service is called discretionary because 7IM has the ‘discretion’ to make investment decisions for you. It combines the discipline and rigour of our uniform investment process with the flexibility of our truly personal service.
Funds
Our risk profiled, multi asset funds are managed with structure, rigour and discipline, whatever your investment needs and aspirations within your appetite for risk. We offer a range of risk profiles to meet your needs whether you're cautious or adventurous.
Model Portfolios
Whatever your attitude to risk, our risk rated, multi asset model portfolios provide a carefully guided investment solution. Each portfolio has been designed and is managed within the appropriate risk tolerance, and for the long term, using a similar asset allocation without the surrounding 7IM fund's wrapper.
Platform and 7IMagine
How you work with our platform and team depends on the demands of your practice. The award winning 7IM Platform is so much more than a simple platform with access to global securities.
You should be aware that the value of investments may go up and down and you may get back less than you invested originally.
Seven Investment Management LLP is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Member of the London Stock Exchange. Registered office: 1 Angel Court, London EC2R 7HJ. Registered in England and Wales number OC378740.