Test Engineer

Sage is a forward-thinking technology company that specialises in software. The team you'd be applying for models itself on creating a robust culture of belonging. We pride ourselves on fostering a fast-paced, innovative environment where experimentation and continuous improvement are highly valued. Our infrastructure is built on AWS, enabling us to deliver robust and scalable solutions to our clients. 

 

The key responsibility of the role will be to test a new Embedded Payroll Service, predominantly API based testing utilising the API’s connected to a suite of backend services working closely with Business Analysts alongside Developers and other QA Engineers. The product also has a UI that will also require testing and maintenance. 

 

You will be supported by being positioned in a squad with a strong lead, principal, senior, mid-level and graduate set up, that will support your growth as well as a leader who will invest in your career. 

 

*** Please note: This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days per week in our Newcastle office *** 
In this role you'll: 

 

• Test and maintain a new suite of integrated services that work with a suite of embeddable components that make up the final product with internal APIs bringing it together as a complete solution.

• Test and maintain a suite of services that work in conjunction with Payroll products that enhance and build on existing functionality in the core product bringing cloud connected services to the end users.

• You will collaborate closely with Product, Design, and Business Analysts to ship an elegant, performant, and reliable product that delivers a seamless user experience. 

 

 

In addition, you will join a team that also: 

 

• Work cross-functionally with various Sage teams: Product management, QA/XD, various product lines and business units to deliver for our customers. 

• Experiment with new technologies and methodologies to improve our development processes and product offerings. 

• Participate in refinements sessions to provide complete stories, with concise designs and acceptance criteria ready for delivery by the engineering team. 

• Maintain relevant documentation to describe logic, coding/configuration, testing and changes where applicable. 

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our software development lifecycle. 

• Be an active and enthusiastic team player. Partner effectively with all team members to deliver against commitments. 

• Collaborate with global teams across Sage, to define, design, deliver and maintain other services across the Payroll and HR Business Unit. 

 

 

What we're looking for: 

 

• Experience in API testing with a focus on automation (preferably Playwright and Bruno/Postman) 

• Experience in front end testing with a focus on UI automation (preferably Playwright) 

• Experience using GitHub Co-Pilot / Codex as a complimentary tool building on your own skills making deliver as efficient as possible. 

• Experience of programming languages – JavaScript/TypeScript (Essential) and C# & SQL (Favourable). 

• Knowledge of AWS services (e.g., EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, API Gateway, DocumentDB etc.) 

• Experience with Agile Development & SCRUM would be an advantage. 

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. 

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, agile environment. 

• Good communication and collaboration skills. 

• Manual/Cross Browser testing experience.



Benefits? We have plenty...



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• Generous bonuses and pension scheme: Up to 8% matched pension contribution plus 2% top-up by Sage.

• 25 days of paid annual leave with the option to buy up to another 5 days.

• 8 bank holiday days.

• Paid 5 days yearly to volunteer through our Sage Foundation.

• 50% income protection.

• Holiday buy + sell.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.

• Work away scheme for up to 10 weeks a year.

• Ongoing training and professional development.

• Hybrid working.

• Healthy Mind app membership

• Access to various helpful memberships for finances, health and wellbeing.





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