QA Engineer
Hybrid
London, United Kingdom
Full Time
17-04-2025
Job Specifications
London, UK
Octopus Electroverse – Commercial /
Full-time /
Hybrid
We’re making electric vehicle ownership as smart and simple as possible, by building the world’s largest, public charging platform.
In just four years, Octopus Electroverse has grown to become one of the largest eMobility players globally, with over 850,000 connected electric vehicle chargers and a customer ecosystem spanning web, iOS, Android, CarPlay, Android Auto & Automotive OS, and more.
But it’s just the start: we’re busy expanding internationally, working with more automotive and tech partners, building exciting new features at scale, and creating the integrated charging experiences of the future - all in the name of making public EV charging super simple for customers.
Electroverse is a multifunctional team made up of product, development, commercial, operations, marketing, partnerships and more - all focused on making Octopus Electroverse the go-to name in public EV charging. And we’re looking for smart individuals with an interest in the space who can help us make it happen.
Overall, you'll work with a small, high-energy project team to bring the product to life - an exciting opportunity to work like a start-up within a rapidly scaling EnTech business.
What You'll Do
Be the focal point for testing activities across the Electroverse ecosystem
Examining our processes across our mobile apps, frontend platforms and backend services and ensuring quality is embedded throughout
Champion system testability, collaborating with the development teams to mentor and educate them in good testing practices to improve quality
Contributing to and driving efforts to enhance automated testing coverage
Continuously evaluate and improve automated testing frameworks to ensure they remain effective and efficient
Work as part of an autonomous product team, making EV ownership awesome. Engineers have a real say over what we build and how we approach it.
Implement clear quality principles for all development teams to follow, including our approach to cross-functional requirements such as security & performance
What You'll Have...
A pragmatic approach to balancing quality and delivery in a fast-paced environment
Hands-on experience with automated testing tools
Experience in writing clear, concise and comprehensive test plans and test cases for stories & features
An understanding of approaches to building and testing for performance, including testing API performance
Familiarity with source control best practices and continuous integration
An ability to apply your 'test' mindset to exploring and understanding other teammates' perspectives
An ability to collaborate with backend engineers, designers and product owners, and propose creative solutions
Bonus experience (but not required - as long as you're excited at the opportunity to learn!):
Experience with mobile test automation
If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you.
Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential. Need any specific accommodations? Whether you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference, let us know, and we'll do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic!
Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Octopus, we're looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.
About the Company
We're on a mission to make a big green dent in the universe by building a truly sustainable energy system globally. That means making power greener, smarter, and more affordable for everyone. We put customers at the heart of everything we do: with always-fair prices, transparency and outrageous customer service. We drive system change: with transformative tech to make renewable energy the norm and end global reliance on fossil fuels. Octopus Energy Group is made up of 10 businesses spanning 6 countries across 3 continent... Know more
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