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Automation Tester

Employer
Sky
Location
West Yorkshire, Leeds, England
Salary
Negotiable
Closing date
22 Aug 2022

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Sector
IT
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Flexibility
Flexible working available

Job Details

We believe in better. And we make it happen.

Better content. Better products. And better careers.

Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate.

We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love.

And we do it all right here at Sky.

What you'll do

"Our team is responsible for building backend and front-end capabilities to support the Sky News and Sky Sports digital platforms. We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate tester to join our friendly team and play a part in defining our future. Yusuf Bana, QA Lead

Product Delivery

Want to deliver brilliant products and unmissable entertainment that grips millions of households? Our 1000 strong, Product Delivery team does everything from developing innovative AI technology to creating the best HDR viewing experience for TV products. From Sky Go to Sky Q & Sky Glass, we take our products to the next level and make them more agile and reliable with every release.

You will:
  • Collaborate closely with product owners and partners to review acceptance criteria and specifications
  • Perform a range of behavioural driven development (BDD) activities
  • Be the gatekeeper for quality of software into production
  • Take part in defining and creating new automation test scripts
  • Attend and contribute within Agile ceremonies
  • Be keen to learn about new technologies

What you'll bring
  • An understanding of the fundamentals of testing
  • A fundamental desire for improvement of quality and service
  • Access to learning material and a mentor to help you progress your career goals
  • Experience working on Desktops, Laptops, Tablets & Mobile devices
  • Knowhow of the key values and principles of Agile, including purpose of ceremonies and Agile estimating and planning
  • Excellent communication skills for the purposes of interacting with various stakeholders, reporting bugs and pairing with team members

The rewards

There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to #LifeAtSky: the perks. Here's a taster:

  • Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place
  • The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate
  • A generous pension package
  • Private healthcare
  • Discounted mobile and broadband
  • A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences

How you'll work - hybrid working

The world has changed. And so have we. We've embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home.

You'll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process.

Your office space

Leeds

Our spacious tech hub is less than a mile from Leeds train station. There's plenty of parking in the surrounding streets and at the nearby CitiPark.

Need a break? You can blow off steam over a game of pool or table tennis, and stay fit at our subsidised gym.

Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It's a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next.

But better doesn't stop at what we do, it's how we do it, too. We embrace each other's differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet.

If you believe in better, we'll back you all the way.

Company

Sky is the operator of the leading multichannel television platform in the UK and Ireland with viewers in 8.6 million households.

Sky was the winner of the Overall Top Employer Award for the 2016 Workingmums.co.uk Top Employer Awards. It was praised by the judges for the strong evidence of its support for diversity, female career progression across the board and family friendly working which was backed up with strong evidence and case studies.

View our Top Employer profile 

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