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Description What you’ll get: At Perlego we believe in the key role you will play to achieve our shared mission. You'll belong to...
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Description
What you’ll get:
At Perlego we believe in the key role you will play to achieve our shared mission. You'll belong to a culture of dreamers, team players and avid learners with a flexible, value-based approach. Here, you can become your best self, and through your talent, make a real impact in the world of education.
The numbers speak for themselves:
94% of people you’ll work with are inspired by the purpose and mission of Perlego
88% of people you’ll work with feel they belong at Perlego
90% of people you’ll work with would recommend us as a great place to work
At Perlego, there are over 100 of us working hard to make education accessible to all. We believe access to good quality affordable learning unlocks potential. Knowledge should be more accessible, not locked behind sky-high price tags.
Last year, we expanded our library to make over 1 million books affordable for learners, earned a 100% Gold ASPIRE rating for accessibility and reached over 15 million people. The next stage of Perlego is twofold: 1) expand our support to students and publishers globally, and 2) build a product that goes beyond the book, a platform that helps students study smarter and educators teach more effectively.
What we're looking for:
An SDET with experience writing automated tests for web applications and working in agile cross-functional squads.
You'll be joining one of our more backend-focused squads and working alongside several QA engineers to increase the squad's quality standards, testing and monitoring practices.
What you'll do:
The role will primarily involve: creating automated acceptance tests using Javascript, Cucumber & Cypress in addition to coordinating with the developers to produce effective quality control mechanisms for our teams. We are looking for a knowledgeable team player able to take on a variety of test activities in our I.T. team whilst promoting shift left testing in agile and BDD best practices. The ideal QA engineer will have a strong understanding of Javascript and Cypress.
Coordinate with your delivery squad to engage in BDD practices.
Produce automated acceptance tests for web applications using Javascript and Cypress.
Engage in exploratory testing of web and mobile applications.
Identify and manage defects in applications developed in the squad.
Collect quality data and monitor team quality metrics.
Contribute to the quality management strategy for the company
Contribute towards Non-functional testing activities
Requirements
It's the ideal role if you have:
Experience writing automated acceptance tests using Javascript and Cypress for web applications.
Experience with AWS and Experience with SSO (SAML/OAuth)
Understanding of testing & experience working in an Agile environment.
Knowledge and experience of BDD and ability to promote them throughout the company.
Knowledge and experience in web applications, mobile applications and test approaches.
Highly desirable for someone with an experience as a software engineer
Experience with Non-functional testing (Accessibility, Performance and Security Testing) activities
Knowledge with Automated Visual Regression Testing
It’s a plus if you have:
Degree - preferably in a computing-related subject
Experience in a startup environment
Postman, Typescript, MYSQL, NOSQL, Python, Experienced working as Software Engineer
ISTQB qualification preferred
Benefits
Benefits include:
✨Compensation
The range available for this role is from £45,000 - £52,000
Flexible
We're making learning accessible to all and we want our ways of working to be accessible too. Choose between our impressive office in Chancery Lane, remote work in the UK or a bit of both. Work in a way that supports your needs and your life. We trust people to know what works best for them.
We are flexible if you wish to work remotely overseas for short periods of time, as long as you remain a UK tax resident
L&D Budget
We value continuous learning, you will get £500 per year to spend on the training of your choice
Unlimited Coaching Opportunities
Unlimited access to MoreHappi, an on-demand professional coaching platform to offer all employees access to unbiased and professional coaching opportunities.
Learning Time
All employees have dedicated Learning Time every second Friday afternoon, to focus on new skills, projects or interests that lay outside of their day-to-day job
Work-Life Balance
Everyone needs a break, so enjoy 30 days off (incl. bank holidays) + 1 additional day annual leave for every year of service up to 35 days off (incl. bank holidays)
Flexi Bank Holidays
We understand that not everyone aligns with the same calendar; we offer the flexibility to take your local country's bank holiday allowance for other religious or cultural days.
e.g. switch UK Easter Bank Holidays Days for Eid celebrations
❄️ Office Reset
All employees can also enjoy the days between Boxing Day and New Year off, to reset and refresh for the new year - this is additional to your annual leave
Sabbatical
After three years there is an opportunity to take a 1-month unpaid sabbatical, and after five years there is an opportunity to take a 1-month paid sabbatical
Personal Days
Life happens and we want you to be able to use your annual leave for resting, relaxing or taking time out to do something you love!
We offer 1 additional day a year for life events (your wedding, relocation, moving house, or a child starting school).
Health & Wellbeing
We want everyone to feel healthy and happy, so you get the choice of a wellbeing subsidy or private medical insurance via Vitality.
Mental Health
All employees also get access to a free counselling support service via Spill
Financial Wellbeing
Track your financial goals and receive financial advice all via Mintago
Cycle to Work Scheme
We're committed to building a sustainable business, so we encourage cycling to work. Perlego will buy your bike of choice, which you'll pay back over 12 months.
Social
We're a tight-knit bunch who enjoy our time to play. We have regular social events and activities for everyone - everything from white water rafting to board game nights.
Family time
We believe family is really important; we offer new parents a competitive matched parental leave as well as a phased return to work from extended leave.
Workplace Nursery Benefit
We want to support working parents and carers, so we offer a workplace nursery benefit scheme, helping our employees potentially save thousands of £££ against the cost of nurseries each year.
Belonging at Perlego:
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity of thought and background.
❤️ We are actively building a diverse team, so we strongly encourage applications from people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, parents, carers, and people from lower socio-economic backgrounds.
To enable an equitable experience for all and give you the best chance of success, if you have any specific requirements for any stage of the interview process, please let us know by emailing ben@perlego.com
What you’ll get:
At Perlego we believe in the key role you will play to achieve our shared mission. You'll belong to a culture of dreamers, team players and avid learners with a flexible, value-based approach. Here, you can become your best self, and through your talent, make a real impact in the world of education.
The numbers speak for themselves:
94% of people you’ll work with are inspired by the purpose and mission of Perlego
88% of people you’ll work with feel they belong at Perlego
90% of people you’ll work with would recommend us as a great place to work
- Stats from our latest anonymous employee engagement survey
At Perlego, there are over 100 of us working hard to make education accessible to all. We believe access to good quality affordable learning unlocks potential. Knowledge should be more accessible, not locked behind sky-high price tags.
Last year, we expanded our library to make over 1 million books affordable for learners, earned a 100% Gold ASPIRE rating for accessibility and reached over 15 million people. The next stage of Perlego is twofold: 1) expand our support to students and publishers globally, and 2) build a product that goes beyond the book, a platform that helps students study smarter and educators teach more effectively.
What we're looking for:
An SDET with experience writing automated tests for web applications and working in agile cross-functional squads.
You'll be joining one of our more backend-focused squads and working alongside several QA engineers to increase the squad's quality standards, testing and monitoring practices.
What you'll do:
The role will primarily involve: creating automated acceptance tests using Javascript, Cucumber & Cypress in addition to coordinating with the developers to produce effective quality control mechanisms for our teams. We are looking for a knowledgeable team player able to take on a variety of test activities in our I.T. team whilst promoting shift left testing in agile and BDD best practices. The ideal QA engineer will have a strong understanding of Javascript and Cypress.
Coordinate with your delivery squad to engage in BDD practices.
Produce automated acceptance tests for web applications using Javascript and Cypress.
Engage in exploratory testing of web and mobile applications.
Identify and manage defects in applications developed in the squad.
Collect quality data and monitor team quality metrics.
Contribute to the quality management strategy for the company
Contribute towards Non-functional testing activities
Requirements
It's the ideal role if you have:
Experience writing automated acceptance tests using Javascript and Cypress for web applications.
Experience with AWS and Experience with SSO (SAML/OAuth)
Understanding of testing & experience working in an Agile environment.
Knowledge and experience of BDD and ability to promote them throughout the company.
Knowledge and experience in web applications, mobile applications and test approaches.
Highly desirable for someone with an experience as a software engineer
Experience with Non-functional testing (Accessibility, Performance and Security Testing) activities
Knowledge with Automated Visual Regression Testing
It’s a plus if you have:
Degree - preferably in a computing-related subject
Experience in a startup environment
Postman, Typescript, MYSQL, NOSQL, Python, Experienced working as Software Engineer
ISTQB qualification preferred
Benefits
Benefits include:
✨Compensation
The range available for this role is from £45,000 - £52,000
Flexible
We're making learning accessible to all and we want our ways of working to be accessible too. Choose between our impressive office in Chancery Lane, remote work in the UK or a bit of both. Work in a way that supports your needs and your life. We trust people to know what works best for them.
We are flexible if you wish to work remotely overseas for short periods of time, as long as you remain a UK tax resident
L&D Budget
We value continuous learning, you will get £500 per year to spend on the training of your choice
Unlimited Coaching Opportunities
Unlimited access to MoreHappi, an on-demand professional coaching platform to offer all employees access to unbiased and professional coaching opportunities.
Learning Time
All employees have dedicated Learning Time every second Friday afternoon, to focus on new skills, projects or interests that lay outside of their day-to-day job
Work-Life Balance
Everyone needs a break, so enjoy 30 days off (incl. bank holidays) + 1 additional day annual leave for every year of service up to 35 days off (incl. bank holidays)
Flexi Bank Holidays
We understand that not everyone aligns with the same calendar; we offer the flexibility to take your local country's bank holiday allowance for other religious or cultural days.
e.g. switch UK Easter Bank Holidays Days for Eid celebrations
❄️ Office Reset
All employees can also enjoy the days between Boxing Day and New Year off, to reset and refresh for the new year - this is additional to your annual leave
Sabbatical
After three years there is an opportunity to take a 1-month unpaid sabbatical, and after five years there is an opportunity to take a 1-month paid sabbatical
Personal Days
Life happens and we want you to be able to use your annual leave for resting, relaxing or taking time out to do something you love!
We offer 1 additional day a year for life events (your wedding, relocation, moving house, or a child starting school).
Health & Wellbeing
We want everyone to feel healthy and happy, so you get the choice of a wellbeing subsidy or private medical insurance via Vitality.
Mental Health
All employees also get access to a free counselling support service via Spill
Financial Wellbeing
Track your financial goals and receive financial advice all via Mintago
Cycle to Work Scheme
We're committed to building a sustainable business, so we encourage cycling to work. Perlego will buy your bike of choice, which you'll pay back over 12 months.
Social
We're a tight-knit bunch who enjoy our time to play. We have regular social events and activities for everyone - everything from white water rafting to board game nights.
Family time
We believe family is really important; we offer new parents a competitive matched parental leave as well as a phased return to work from extended leave.
Workplace Nursery Benefit
We want to support working parents and carers, so we offer a workplace nursery benefit scheme, helping our employees potentially save thousands of £££ against the cost of nurseries each year.
Belonging at Perlego:
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity of thought and background.
❤️ We are actively building a diverse team, so we strongly encourage applications from people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, parents, carers, and people from lower socio-economic backgrounds.
To enable an equitable experience for all and give you the best chance of success, if you have any specific requirements for any stage of the interview process, please let us know by emailing ben@perlego.com
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