About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Software Tester to ensure the quality and functionality of our Internal platform. It is a custom-built online quote, bind and formal documentation issuance platform, that also offers a range of analytics to assist with underwriting, portfolio analysis and product performance. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and executing test cases, both manual and automated, to identify and resolve software defects, ensuring that the platform operates as intended and delivers an optimal user experience. You will be part of a small but growing Development team, so there will be plenty of opportunity to make a big impact.
Responsibilities
- Reviewing requirements.
- Design, develop, and execute test cases for functional, regression, integration, and performance testing.
- Identify, report, and track defects and issues using bug tracking tools.
- Perform exploratory testing to identify potential risks and usability concerns.
- Perform end-to-end testing across multiple browsers.
- Develop and maintain automated test scripts where applicable.
- Ensure that the online platform meets quality standards and adheres to security, performance, and usability guidelines.
- Perform smoke and sanity testing on new releases and hotfixes.
- Communicate test results to relevant stakeholders, providing clear and actionable feedback.
- Maintain thorough documentation of testing procedures, test results, and defect logs.
- Continuously improve the testing process, tools, and methodologies to improve testing efficiency and effectiveness.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Software Tester or Quality Assurance Engineer, preferably with online platforms.
- Strong understanding of software testing principles, methodologies, and tools.
- Hands-on experience with manual and automated testing tools (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, Reqnroll, NUnit, Postman, etc.).
- Experience in testing web applications and APIs across multiple platforms and browsers.
- Familiarity with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
- Knowledge of software development life cycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies.
- Understanding of programming.
- Proficiency in writing clear, concise, and comprehensive test plans, cases, and documentation.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to identify issues early in the development cycle.
- Good communication skills.
- Experience with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner).
- Familiarity with security testing practices.
- Experience in testing cloud-based/Azure applications.
- Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
- ISTQB certification or similar software testing certification is advantageous.
Skills
- Selenium
- Playwright
- Reqnroll
- NUnit
- Postman
- JMeter
- LoadRunner
- Git
Location
- London
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Experienced
Salary/Compensations
- Negotiable
Benefits
- Holiday
- Company pension
About the Company
- Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers.
- Founded in 1939 as a small, two-partner firm, Brown & Brown (NYSE: BRO) and our team of companies have grown into one of the world’s largest insurance brokerages while staying true to our foundation of trust, resilience and delivering results.
- With a team that is as connected locally as it is globally, our high-performing, highly collaborative team delivers innovative risk and insurance solutions.
- We look for individuals who embrace our culture, thrive in a collaborative environment, are driven to grow and succeed and are committed to always doing what is right.
- With a unique culture built on integrity, superior capabilities and grit, we value teamwork, trust and courage.
- We think of ourselves as a team, so we have teammates—not employees, and leaders—not managers.
- Everything we do is about the greater “WE”—never “me.”
- While diverse in abilities and experience, we are all connected through our core values, a commitment to our local communities and a shared mission—always doing what is best for our customers.
Equal Opportunity
- We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We take pride in the diversity of our team and seek diversity in our applicants.
