Associate Test Engineer at Vanquis in Bradford, England, GB

THE NEXT CHAPTER STARTS WITH YOU
Associate Test Engineer
Build your quality engineering career and help shape what comes next at Vanquis
We’re modernising our technology landscape and strengthening how quality is built into delivery. This is an opportunity to develop practical testing, automation, API and data skills in a supportive, regulated environment.
As an Associate Test Engineer, you’ll support the planning, execution, automation and documentation of testing across Salesforce, MuleSoft integrations and enterprise data flows. You’ll take ownership of clearly defined testing activities while building the capability to progress towards a Test Engineer role.
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How you’ll make an impact:
You’ll… So that…
Prepare and execute test conditions, test cases, test data and expected results for defined Salesforce, MuleSoft and data changes.
Changes are tested consistently against agreed requirements and quality standards.

Review requirements, designs and acceptance criteria with support from experienced colleagues. Gaps, ambiguities and testability concerns are identified early.
Record defects with clear steps, evidence, actual results and expected outcomes, and support retesting through to closure.
Delivery teams can investigate efficiently and make informed release decisions.

Execute existing Copado Robotic Testing suites and create straightforward automated tests using approved patterns.
Repeatable testing becomes more efficient, reliable and scalable.

Maintain accurate execution status, traceability, test evidence and defect records. Quality decisions are supported by clear, auditable information.
Collaborate across Agile ceremonies, release validation and post-deployment checks while managing assigned work and escalating blockers.
Quality is embedded throughout delivery and risks are addressed promptly.

Why this role matters:
Technology & Change is a strategic priority for Vanquis. This development role helps us deliver reliable change by strengthening test coverage, producing accurate evidence, identifying defects early and supporting controlled release activity across business-critical platforms.
You’ll work closely with Test Engineers, Test Leads, software engineers, business analysts, product owners, data engineers, operations teams and business testers, seeing how your work contributes to meaningful outcomes.

Our Quality Engineering approach:
We believe in What that means
Quality built in Testing and quality considerations are embedded throughout delivery.
Automation with purpose Repeatable scenarios are automated where this improves risk coverage, frequency and value.
Secure and controlled Test data, access, evidence and environments are handled in line with agreed controls.
Shared ownership Quality engineers collaborate with delivery and business colleagues from refinement through release.
Continuous learning Coaching, peer review and delivery experience build confidence and technical capability.

Technology stack and testing tools:
Platforms & Integration Testing, Data & Automation
Salesforce Copado Robotic Testing
MuleSoft and API-led integration Functional, API, integration and regression testing
Enterprise data flows Basic SQL, reconciliation and data-quality checks
Controlled test environments Test cases, traceability, evidence and defect management
CI/CD and release governance Automated execution, reusable keywords and clear assertions

Essential experience
• • Relevant academic, placement, internship, personal project or early professional experience in software testing, automation, APIs, data or technology delivery.
• Developing knowledge of test planning, test design, execution, defect management and reporting.
• Ability to apply structured testing techniques to defined requirements and maintain accurate evidence.
• Strong communication, organisation and willingness to learn, seek feedback and escalate risks appropriately.
• Awareness of secure data handling and the controls expected in a regulated environment.
Useful, but not essential
• • ISTQB Foundation Level, or a commitment to work towards it.
• Exposure to Salesforce, MuleSoft, APIs, basic SQL or data reconciliation.
• Copado Robotic Testing, Trailhead badges or equivalent automation learning.
• Awareness of financial services, consumer lending, cards, retail banking or another regulated environment.

Career development:
You’ll build capability through structured learning, coaching, peer review and practical delivery experience. As your confidence and technical depth grow, you’ll develop towards the broader ownership, judgement and autonomy expected of a Test Engineer.
Why Vanquis?
Benefits & Culture Learning & Wellbeing
• Award-Winning Employer
Great Place to Work Certified • Financial Times Best Employers 2025 & 2026 • Armed Forces Friendly Employer, Bronze

• LinkedIn Learning
Access to learning resources to support your growth and development

• Flexible Hybrid Working A balanced approach to office and home working • Two Volunteering Days Paid time to support causes that matter to you
• Inclusive Culture A workplace where colleagues are supported, respected and encouraged to be themselves •‍•‍• Enhanced Family Leave Supporting colleagues through important life moments
• Up to 10% Pension Contribution Helping you plan and prepare for the future • Paid Birthday Leave An extra day off to celebrate you
• 25–30 Days Annual Leave Time away to rest, reset and recharge • Career Development Opportunities Support to build skills, grow your career and shape what comes next

Ready to shape what’s next?
If you’re looking for an opportunity to build your career in quality engineering, develop practical automation and testing skills, and help shape the future of Technology & Change at Vanquis, we’d love to hear from you.
The Next Chapter Starts with You.

Recruitment agency information
Our Talent Acquisition team manages all recruitment activity directly. We work with approved recruitment partners where additional support is required.
Unsolicited CVs submitted without prior agreement from Vanquis Talent Acquisition will be considered direct applications and no agency fees will be payable.

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