Automated QA Analyst

TBA Group is a leading international provider of software and services for ports, terminals, and warehouses with over 150 live installations worldwide. We aim to support our customers during the entire life cycle of their operation from design to implementation to optimisation of their operation. We believe that simplicity lies at the heart of performance of container and bulk terminals. We distinguish ourselves from other firms, by applying state-of-the-art tools such as simulation and emulation allowing our customers to make decisions based on data.

You will be working with people of diverse talents and backgrounds. As we are committed to growing our people, we will provide you with opportunities that broaden your knowledge and strengthen your professional & technical skills. Working at TBA, over your career, you will be presented with opportunities to visit and work at customer and other TBA company locations, both within the UK and internationally.

This is a great opportunity to play a role within a demanding and growing environment. There are opportunities for career advancement within this thriving, award-winning professional organisation. 

The test team (QA) of which you will be part of, gives the opportunity to grow and gain experience in software testing processes and to get a closer look at the entire product lifecycle. You will participate in several projects and be in regular contact with other participants in the projects (designers, developers, project managers and end users).

 Key Responsibilities:

• Defining a regression test plan.
• Defining and executing regression tests.
• Involved in definition and setting up of automated flow tests over the application. 
• Involved in (or drives) the process of improving test set up using emulation with various TBA departments.
• Daily monitoring of automated tests and follow up.
• Extend automated tests based on new functionality or issues for specific product scope.
• Involved in setting up reporting framework for testing of software.

In addition to the above you may be required to work across different teams such as the integration and or solution team. Some implementations at customer premises may be involved as part of pre agreed projects.

To be successful in this role we are looking for people who possess the following attributes:

• Software development background.
• Automated testing experience.
• Technical mind-set.
• C# and SQL coding experience is essential.
• Knowledge in Micro-services (Docker) and Linux knowledge is a plus.
• Good analytical skills.
• Critical, assertive, and independent attitude.
• Work within an international team and be willing to travel.
• Good knowledge of English, both written and verbally.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Agile development practises, would be a plus in knowledge regarding the Scaled Agile Framework.
• Ability to work independently but also as part of a team.
• The ability to challenge the norm to ensure best practice and outcomes.
• University degree in Computer Science, or any relevant industry experience or certifications.

What we have to offer you:

• 25 days’ holiday - plus bank holidays.
• Competitive workplace pension.
• Private healthcare with BUPA.
• Cash Plan with BUPA.
• Flexible and remote working options.
• Staff discount scheme with a number of big retailers.
• Life Assurance.
• Rewarding and great place to work.

TBA celebrate a quarter of a century of innovation in developing software for operating automated container terminals worldwide!

The work we do is complex, challenging and rewarding and together with a relaxed, informal atmosphere and a close-knit team, we believe we offer a unique working environment; our enviable staff retention rate speaks volumes about our ethos.

It’s our aim for further substantial growth over the next 5 years and with our sights set on our ambition, there are opportunities for career advancement within our thriving, award-winning professional organisation, we expect you to develop and grow your career with us!