Inspired Thinking Group - ITG

Automation Tester Remote Integrate Birmingham, England, United Kingdom Description The Digital Engineering team, part of our Integrate pillar, are responsible for building world class, enterprise grade digital applications for high profile brands. We pride ourselves in working with mature Agile methodologies and make use of the latest versions of technology. Our teams are structured in such a way that gives every employee the opportunity to learn new skills, work on various projects over time and see the results of your efforts in the online consumer marketplace. Joining the Digital Engineering function would see you work as part of a cross-functional, product style team, generally consisting of a Business Analyst, Scrum Master / Project Manager, Solution Architect, Lead Developers (FE and BE), Developers, and Testers (Manual and Automated). We are looking for a highly talented Automated Tester who is in search of every bug, defect and glitch in the matrix! You can perform functional and non-functional testing on web and mobile applications in your sleep. You'll need to be confident in writing, programming, and running automated tests and regression suites; having gained demonstrable experience in Selenium WebDriver for automation and Automated API testing using RestAssured Our Agile process is mature, and everyone can contribute when planning. We plan and estimate using Planning poker and the Fibonacci scale, ensuring that everyone in our team has a voice. Collaboration is key and we genuinely value everyone’s individual skillset and opinion. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on cutting edge, enterprise grade web-based solutions, where you will be part of a brilliant cross functional team consisting of Developers, Business Analysts & Scrum Masters. Personality is key and you need to fit the role as well as the team in equal measure. Storyteq prides itself on its culture and every new individual will need to be hard working, enthusiastic and willing to help. Ideally, we are looking for midlands-based individuals who are happy to work on a hybrid model with 2 days in the office and 3 days remote, HOWEVER we are also open to hiring remote workers in the UK as long as you are prepared to travel to the midlands from time to time.Responsibilities: - Creating, developing and improving the automation suites for projects - Develop our automation tests within our test frameworks using Java as our core development language with selenium Web driver - Working alongside Development teams and other stakeholders to resolve issues - Writing and running test scripts and regression suits and accurately recording issues raised Essential Skills - You’re curious, ambitious, and hardworking and thrive in a fast-moving digital environment - You already have experience in QA testing web-based applications, cross browser functional testing, strong familiarity with bug tracking and reporting applications, plus experience of writing test cases - Needless to say, you will come armed with experience of Selenium WebDriver with the Java programming language HTML, CSS and JavaScript and a Working knowledge of BDD (Behaviour Driven Development. Benefits Work’s a treat! Perks at ITG — alongside a competitive salary, here's what you can look forward to: - Time off that works for you — 25 days' holiday + bank holidays, a paid Wellbeing Day, flexible bank holidays to honour cultural or religious observances, and the option to buy or carry over up to 5 extra days. - Flexibility & lifestyle — Smart Working with up to 40% from home, and after 12 months, the option to work from abroad for up to 90 days a year. - Family & life milestones — Enhanced family friendly leave, 3 extra days for your wedding/honeymoon, and an Employee Assistance Programme whenever you need support. - Financial perks — Pension scheme, Corporate Medical Cash Plan, electric car salary sacrifice scheme, and tax-efficient payroll giving to your favourite charities. - Growth & recognition — Funding for professional qualifications, monthly Employee of the Month awards (£250 bonus), and referral bonuses of up to £1,500. - Community & wellbeing — Regular Wellbeing Workshops, 30+ Wellbeing Champions, a paid Volunteer Day, and an online perks platform with discounts on top brands, days out, and gym memberships.

Role Description Our Digital Engineering team at ITG are responsible for building world class, enterprise grade digital applications for high profile brands. We pride ourselves in working with mature Agile methodologies and make use of the latest versions of technology. Our teams are structured in such a way that gives every employee the opportunity to learn new skills, work on various projects over time and see the results of your efforts in the online consumer marketplace. Joining the Digital Engineering function would see you work as part of a cross-functional, product style team, generally consisting of: - Business Analyst - Scrum Master / Project Manager - Solution Architect - Lead Developers (FE and BE) - Developers - Testers (Manual and Automated) ITG require a talented Lead Java Developer to work on the development of a range of web based products and tools. Lead Java Developers are responsible for building and maintaining a range of websites and applications for our clients, ranging from content management systems to complex rules engines, finance calculators, and tools. At ITG, Lead Java Developers work with a variety of tools and frameworks, including: - Java 17-21 - Maven - Spring, Spring Boot - Adobe AEM - REST APIs - HTML and CSS - XML - JSON - OAuth - REDIS - Docker - AWS Infrastructure - Terraform - Git (GitLab) - Groovy Scripting Lead Developers are active members of the development team, specializing in Java Development but also working on projects using technologies with which they may be unfamiliar. We integrate AI tooling across the full development lifecycle — from business analysis and architecture through to design, QA, and code delivery. Lead Frontend Developers use AI coding assistants (primarily Cursor) as a core part of daily workflow, not as an optional extra. It is important that developers understand how to use AI effectively and where its limitations lie. Lead Developers lead from a technology standpoint, but also support, mentor, and develop other members of the team. Qualifications - Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral - Experience of writing technical documentation - Ability to craft clear, unambiguous prompts for AI tools Requirements - Work closely with account directors, creative, and the client directly to ensure projects are delivered on time - Help define and execute the development strategy - Mentor and develop other members of the team - Implement and improve working practices - Identify and research emerging market trends to ensure you are always on top of your game - Working in an Agile team to allow development of small, incremental releases and rapid iteration - Use of Claude Code to accelerate delivery of high quality software with supporting tests and documentation - Participation in sprint ceremonies such as planning, standups, and demonstrations - Conduct code reviews to ensure quality standards are upheld - Estimation of tasks for a wide range of projects - Act as Line managers for developers on the team Benefits - We champion and welcome diversity in our workforce - Equal and fair treatment for all job applicants - Community groups available to employees for connection and support

• Working as part of cross functional teams whilst providing technical leadership • Be an active member of the development team, specialising in Front End. • Development but also working on projects using technologies with which you maybe unfamiliar with. • Be responsible for estimating development effort on projects • Help define and execute the development strategy. • Conduct code reviews to ensure quality standards are upheld. • Work closely with account directors, creative, and the client directly to ensure projects are delivered on time • Mentor and develop other members of the team • Implement and improve working practices • Identify and research emerging market trends to ensure you are always on top of your game

Role Description Our Digital Engineering team at ITG are responsible for building world class, enterprise grade digital applications for high profile brands. We pride ourselves in working with mature Agile methodologies and make use of the latest versions of technology. Our teams are structured in such a way that gives every employee the opportunity to learn new skills, work on various projects over time and see the results of your efforts in the online consumer marketplace. Joining the Digital Engineering function would see you work as part of a cross-functional, product style team, generally consisting of: - Business Analyst - Scrum Master / Project Manager - Solution Architect - Lead Developers (FE and BE) - Developers - Testers (Manual and Automated) Projects will range from working on main brand websites with huge amounts of multi-lingual content, through to smaller one-off projects such as marketing micro-sites. You will also be involved in delivering a wide range of web-based projects along with our digital creative teams including the creation of mobile and web applications. - Working as part of cross functional teams whilst providing technical leadership - Be an active member of the development team, specialising in Front End Development but also working on projects using technologies with which you may be unfamiliar - Be responsible for estimating development effort on projects - Help define and execute the development strategy - Conduct code reviews to ensure quality standards are upheld - Work closely with account directors, creative, and the client directly to ensure projects are delivered on time - Mentor and develop other members of the team - Implement and improve working practices - Identify and research emerging market trends to ensure you are always on top of your game Qualifications - Strong knowledge and experience of JavaScript, jQuery, React, Redux, and ES6 - Experience of working within an agile environment - At least four years’ development experience - Proven ability to deliver a wide range of projects, large and small - Knowledge of Test-Driven Development - Strong HTML, CSS, and JavaScript - Strong knowledge of software development practices, processes and theories, especially around Agile Development Principles - GIT Requirements - Knowledge of development frameworks other than the one you are expert in (desired but not essential) - Team leadership and mentoring experience (desired but not essential) - Responsive design and development (desired but not essential) - Good client experience (desired but not essential) - Experience in the automotive industry (desired but not essential) Benefits - We champion and welcome diversity in our workforce and ensure all job applicants receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender or gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality. - We are committed to increasing the visibility and recognition of talent from under-represented groups within our organisation, and the wider industry too. - ITG have a number of community groups (ERGs) available to employees which offer a safe space for like-minded colleagues, with shared interests to connect, socialise and check in with each other: - Black ITGers Together - LGBTQ+ Together - Mens Health Together - Muslims Together - Neurodiversity Together - Working Parents and Carers Together - Women In Tech Together What next? If you found yourself interested in knowing more, drop us your application and someone from our team will be in touch.

- Working with our bar raising development team comprised of like-minded professionals who find solutions to complex problems - Develop complex Java code, working with both monolithic and microservices architecture - Be responsible for estimating development effort on projects - Help define and execute the development strategy - Conduct code reviews to ensure quality standards are upheld - Work alongside Business Analysts, Project Managers and QAs in an Agile Scrum environment - Utilising TDD and working on Java projects built with Spring MVC/Boot, Thymeleaf, RESTful, MongoDB, MySQL, Junit and others - Produce well documented, clean code - Provide recommendations on development approaches to address critical business requirements

Review and validate CMS content against quality standards, identify and resolve content defects, collaborate with stakeholders to maintain publishing standards, and contribute to continuous improvement of content quality processes.

• Thoroughly testing developed web applications against specified requirements across a variety of desktop browsers and mobile devices, ensuring cross-platform compatibility and a seamless user experience regardless of environment. • Apply, and further develop, a grounding in test automation by learning and using low‑code and no‑code UI‑based tools as part of your testing responsibilities. • Diligently recording and monitoring issues to ensure clarity and resolution, maintaining clear communication channels with development teams and stakeholders to expedite troubleshooting and fixes. • Creating and maintaining comprehensive test documentation as needed, including test plans, test cases, and test scripts, to support repeatability and knowledge sharing within the team. • Collaborating closely with developers and stakeholders to effectively resolve issues, providing critical feedback, and participating in defect triage meetings to prioritize problems based on impact and urgency. • Consistently tracking test progress in alignment with release schedules, while prioritizing workloads efficiently to meet deadlines without compromising on quality or thoroughness. • Reviewing test environments and processes to drive continuous improvements and uphold high-quality standards, actively suggesting enhancements to test strategies and tools that align with evolving project requirements. • Supporting the team by providing accurate estimates for testing efforts, contributing to realistic project planning and resource allocation to ensure timely delivery of high-quality software products.

• Screen and triage inbound applications across a range of live technical roles, identifying strong-fit candidates and flagging them promptly to the relevant recruiter (with the potential to engage in recruiter calls if relevant experience exists) • Manage candidate communications throughout the early stages of the process, ensuring a positive and timely candidate experience • Maintain accurate candidate records and pipeline statuses in Workable (ATS), ensuring all roles and candidate stages are always up to date • Identify and add any pipeline roles not yet in Workable, working with the TA Director to keep the system as the single source of truth • Own the scheduling and logistics of initial recruiter calls for allocated roles, managing diaries across the team and coordinating candidate availability efficiently • Provide coordination support across the team during periods of high demand and planned absences, ensuring continuity of candidate experience • Source candidates proactively for priority roles using job boards, LinkedIn and other channels, with a particular initial focus on entry level technical profiles in South Africa • Build and maintain talent pools for high-volume or recurring role types to support future pipeline needs

Role Description This is an exciting opportunity to join ITG's Talent Acquisition team at a pivotal moment of growth. As Recruitment Coordinator / Sourcer, you will play a central role in supporting the delivery of a high-volume, fast-paced hiring programme — primarily focused on technical roles across ITG's global workforce. The TA team is managing significant demand across a range of technical disciplines — including Manual QA / Testers, Business Analysts, Scrum Masters, Project Managers, and Front-End and Back-End Developers — with several roles carrying hard deadlines. You will support the top-of-funnel layer of the recruitment process, freeing the more experienced recruiters to focus on candidate assessment and offer management. You will sit within a collaborative, geographically dispersed team and will work closely with the TA Director and a team of experienced Recruitment Partners and Managers to keep the pipeline moving at pace. Key Responsibilities - Pipeline & Top-of-Funnel Management - Screen and triage inbound applications across a range of live technical roles, identifying strong-fit candidates and flagging them promptly to the relevant recruiter. - Manage candidate communications throughout the early stages of the process, ensuring a positive and timely candidate experience. - Maintain accurate candidate records and pipeline statuses in Workable (ATS), ensuring all roles and candidate stages are always up to date. - Identify and add any pipeline roles not yet in Workable, working with the TA Director to keep the system as the single source of truth. - Scheduling & Coordination - Own the scheduling and logistics of initial recruiter calls for allocated roles, managing diaries across the team and coordinating candidate availability efficiently. - Provide coordination support across the team during periods of high demand and planned absences, ensuring continuity of candidate experience. - Sourcing - Source candidates proactively for priority roles using job boards, LinkedIn and other channels, with a particular initial focus on entry level technical profiles in South Africa. - Build and maintain talent pools for high-volume or recurring role types to support future pipeline needs. The above list is not exhaustive. Given the pace and nature of ITG's growth, you will be expected to pick up related activities as the role evolves and opportunities to develop arise. Qualifications - Demonstrable experience in a recruitment coordination, resourcing or talent sourcing role — agency or in-house. - Confident managing high volumes of applications and scheduling across multiple roles simultaneously. - Strong organisational skills with a keen attention to detail; you take pride in keeping systems and records accurate. - Excellent communicator — written and verbal — with a professional, warm approach to candidate and stakeholder management. - Comfortable working in a fast-moving environment and able to reprioritise quickly as demands shift. - Experience using an ATS (Workable experience an advantage, though not essential). - Available to start immediately or within a very short notice period — this is essential given the urgency of the hiring programme. Requirements - Some exposure to technical recruitment — familiarity with roles such as QA, developers, business analysts or scrum masters would be a genuine advantage. - Experience supporting a geographically dispersed team, including working across time zones. - A proactive approach to sourcing, with an ability to identify strong candidates beyond inbound applications. - Experience working within a Matrix or multi-stakeholder environment. Benefits - Time off that works for you — 25 days' holiday + bank holidays, a paid Wellbeing Day, flexible bank holidays to honour cultural or religious observances, and the option to buy or carry over up to 5 extra days. - Family & life milestones — Enhanced family friendly leave, 3 extra days for your wedding/honeymoon, and an Employee Assistance Programme whenever you need support. - Financial perks — Pension scheme, Corporate Medical Cash Plan, electric car salary sacrifice scheme, and tax-efficient payroll giving to your favourite charities. - Growth & recognition — Funding for professional qualifications, monthly Employee of the Month awards (£250 bonus), and referral bonuses of up to £1,500. - Community & wellbeing — Regular Wellbeing Workshops, 30+ Wellbeing Champions, a paid Volunteer Day, and an online perks platform with discounts on top brands, days out, and gym memberships.

• Working with our bar raising development team comprised of like-minded professionals who find solutions to complex problems • Develop complex Java code, working with both monolithic and microservices architecture • Be responsible for estimating development effort on projects • Help define and execute the development strategy • Conduct code reviews to ensure quality standards are upheld • Work alongside Business Analysts, Project Managers and QAs in an Agile Scrum environment • Utilising TDD and working on Java projects built with Spring MVC/Boot, Thymeleaf, RESTful, MongoDB, MySQL, Junit and others • Produce well documented, clean code • Provide recommendations on development approaches to address critical business requirements