Haystack
QA Tester

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We're hiring for a consultancy focused on improving public services through user-centered technology solutions, fostering an innovative and expressive internal culture. This organization is dedicated to leveraging current technologies to make a tangible difference in society.
The Role
- Perform high-quality functional and non-functional testing (performance, accessibility, security, UAT) on complex systems within an Agile framework.
- Develop and maintain robust test automation solutions and scripts, championing best practices.
- Create and manage performance, load, and stress testing solutions using standard or open-source tools.
- Collaborate effectively with developers, DevOps engineers, and business stakeholders to understand software impacts and provide progress updates.
- Proactively resolve issues and blockers to ensure testing progress.
- Manage defects, ensuring they are effectively triaged and resolved.
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I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?
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Also worth knowing: most autumn 2026 applications are open now. Timing matters more than you think.
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StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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Why you're a good match
You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
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Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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What You'll Need
- Experience devising TDD/BDD or Acceptance Test Driven Development strategies using various tools and frameworks.
- Strong Java coding experience and familiarity with automated test frameworks (e.g., Serenity, RestAssured).
- Proficiency with API testing tools, ideally Postman.
- Experience integrating testing into Secure-SDLC and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub, Jenkins, GitLab).
- Experience testing highly scalable, distributed, cloud-native applications and microservices architectures.
- Familiarity with formal Test Management tools like Jira/Confluence or ALM.


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What's On Offer
- Competitive salary
- Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience on impactful projects.
- Access to professional development resources, including LinkedIn Learning.
- Comprehensive benefits package including pension, life assurance, and private medical insurance.
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