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Job Description
Who are we?
Common sense says that the less someone drives, the less driving should cost them. And we agree. But back in 2018, the car insurance industry didn’t see it like that. So, we launched the UK’s first real-time pay-by-mile policies. Since then, we’ve had our members covered for a massive 500 million miles of driving. It’s been an epic journey (which is a bit ironic, since we’re helping people who don’t use their cars so much).
Along the way, we’ve gone from plucky newcomers, to being voted Best Car Insurance Provider 3 times in a row. Though we’re still very much doing things in our own, unique way - we’re now backed by Direct Line Group (alongside some of the country's best known brands)
What we believe in.
We challenge with kindness, making sure everyone feels safe and included. We support each other.
We take time to learn so that we can improve ourselves, our colleagues and our products. We’re not afraid to make mistakes if it gives us the opportunity to grow.
We’re clear in our vision. We’re happy to challenge the status quo if it will help us make things better.
We own up, we don’t blame. We’re humble enough to take feedback on board, and respectful enough to give it. The next big idea could come from anywhere, so everyone’s opinion matters.
We consider before we start, whether that’s interrogating details to save confusion down the line, or getting help from others. We make decisions using data, not opinions, and we use our time wisely, always staying focused on the end goal.
QA Engineer
We are looking for a QA Engineer to join our team. You’ll take responsibility for maintaining the highest standard of quality when it comes to our testing, making sure our suite products meet the needs of our amazing customers.
We value building platforms and systems that are resilient, the range of products you’ll be working with include our award-winning React Native app, web applications, telematics, and all other platforms hosted in AWS. Your contribution will ensure that we continue to establish QA as a fundamental part of everything we do in the product development lifecycle.
You’ll be working cross-functionally, having an opportunity to collaborate with talented teams including engineering, product and design. Your contribution will ensure that we continue to expand our suites of automated tests, reducing development and test time, and improving quality in everything we do.
If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real impact through quality assurance, helping us make the world of driving fairer - we’d love to hear from you!
You’ll be a fantastic addition to By Miles if you have:
A deep understanding of of testing libraries and frameworks such as Cypress and Jest
An understanding of working with working with JavaScript and SQL
A collaborative approach - we believe that teamwork makes the dream work, and this role will involve working alongside engineering, product and design teams
Experience with version control systems and tools - our teams use Git
An ability to use CI/CD pipelines for building, testing and deploying
Experience working within cloud environments - we are cloud native
Exceptional communication skills - you’ll be comfortable communicating with stakeholders across the business, helping them understand the exciting world of all things QA
A great eye for detail - you’ll pay attention to the details and through this skill, enable us to maintain our high quality and accurate delivery
An interest in working in a fast paced company - we’re an ambitious bunch and you’ll be able to hit the ground running, keen to learn all things By Miles and using your engineering skills to create a positive impact for both our customers and wider team
Day to day you’ll be:
Working within our AWS multi-account organisation, using available CI/CD pipelines, logging and CLIs
Effectively prioritising defects, whilst also maintaining and building new automation regression test suites
Using your Javascript and Cypress experience to provide exceptional test coverage of our lifecycle APIs across our suite of products
Working closely with colleagues and stakeholders across By Miles to ensure collaborative working and clear communication
Using your knowledge of relational database structures and SQL to write queries and extend test tools to help validate and debug services in test and production environments
Working to help scope, build and test new products and features - ensuring the quality and usability of our management tools so we can meet the needs of our customers and members more effectively.
But it’s not all about us...
It’s just as much about you. We’re an ambitious, energetic bunch and we have our sights set on great things this year. We recognise the value our people bring, with their inquisitive minds, bright ideas and fantastic attitudes, and we aim to give as much as we receive. It’s only fair.
Our benefits:
Our people work from wherever works best for them. We have fantastic office space in central London - but if you prefer to work from home, you could be in Cornwall, Cardiff, Carlisle, or anywhere else in the UK (it doesn’t even have to begin with ‘C’). All you need is your talent and a stable internet connection.
An Apple MacBook Pro plus an allowance to help get your workspace set up.
We understand 9-5 isn’t for everyone, and are always willing to talk about flexible or condensed hours, part-time work and job share opportunities.
Life’s short and the world is wide. After 3 years at By Miles, you’ll be able to take a sabbatical and put time towards anything you like knowing your role is waiting for you.
We offer enhanced parental leave policies, regardless of gender. Primary Caregiver Leave, Secondary Caregiver Leave, Adoption Leave, Parental Leave and Shared Parental Leave.
Compassionate leave, Parental Bereavement Leave - When the worst happens, we want you to take the time you need without worrying about money or work
You’ll get 26 days of annual leave a year (plus bank holidays on top)
You’ll have 10% Side Project and Professional Development Time as a valued member of the Engineering team
As well as offering flexibility in your role, we’re committed to helping you get to where you want to be - professionally and as a person. As part of the By Miles team, you’ll get access to:
Flexible benefits through Thanks Ben worth £100 a month. This can be put towards anything you feel will increase your wellbeing (and, no, it definitely doesn’t have to be a gym membership).
Access to coaching from our incredible in-house coach, Helen McMillan.
Access to on-demand mental health support through Spill.
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 + flexible benefits
Private Health Insurance through Vitality
Location: Work from anywhere in the UK, with full access to our offices in London (near London Bridge).
Our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics or disability.
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