QA Engineer

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Join Our Team as a QA Engineer!

Are you passionate about quality and driven by a desire to enhance system performance? We are seeking a talented QA Engineer to join our dynamic team for a 6-month temporary contract. As a pivotal member of our technology department, you will play a critical role in ensuring our software meets the highest standards of quality, reliability, and security.

Role: QA Engineer

Duration: 6 Months (extension options)

Location: Plymouth (Remote 1 day a month on-site)

Rate: £450 - £550 per day (umbrella)

About Us:

We are dedicated to connecting people to the energy they use safely, reliably, and efficiently, ensuring a brighter future for all.

Job Purpose:

Reporting to the Head of QA Engineering, you'll design, implement, and manage software testing, platforms, and tooling, both SaaS and on-premise. Your expertise will ensure system quality and performance while driving automation and operational excellence. You will be an advocate for Agile principles, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and deploy scalable, high-performance software in alignment with our operational and business goals.
• Monitor and enhance the performance and reliability of large-scale distributed software platforms.
• Develop automation solutions for configuration management, system provisioning, and deployment.
• Conduct security testing to identify vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Lead the resolution of platform outages or performance issues, implementing preventive measures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate solutions and enhance system performance.
• Implement and maintain automated test cases for microservices architecture.

What You Bring:

• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerisation technologies.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps methodologies.
• Understanding of Esri ARC Mapping.
• Proficiency in scripting/programming languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Experience with test-driven development and behaviour-driven development practises.
• Deep understanding of large-scale distributed systems and network architectures.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex system issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration across teams.
• A Good Grasp of Security, Rapid7 would be helpful

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a vibrant and supportive team that values innovation and quality.
• Work in a fast-paced environment where your ideas and contributions will be recognised and appreciated.
• Have the opportunity to mentor and support the software engineering community, fostering a positive culture.
• If you are excited about the opportunity to make a significant impact in the world of quality assurance, we want to hear from you! Apply today and take the next step in your career with us. Let's connect people to the energy they use-safely, reliably, and efficiently-together!

Ready to make a difference? Apply now!

Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered.

Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.