QA Engineer

Job Purpose:

We are seeking a technically skilled Test Engineer to join our dynamic Agile teams, where you will design and automate test cases, collaborate with developers, and ensure the delivery of high-quality software products.

Principal duties and responsibilities:

* Developing a deep understanding of the product and system under test.

* Designing, writing, and maintaining automated and manual test cases.

* Executing test plans including scripted, exploratory, regression, and integration testing.

* Collaborating closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to clarify requirements and resolve defects.

* Participating actively in Agile processes like sprint planning and reviews to ensure quality integration.

* Evaluating test results, documenting defects, and reporting status to the team.

Skills and Experience:

Essential

* Minimum three years’ experience working as a tester

* Demonstrable ability to write efficient and effective manual tests

* A strong interest in the technical side of information technology and software development

* Working knowledge of Ubuntu or other Linux distributions

* Use of defect tracking tools (Jira, Xray)

* Good understanding of API testing

* Basic networking knowledge

* Basic understanding of windows infrastructure such as Active directory, Certificate Services.

* Comfortable using command line tools

* Debug / troubleshooting skills

* Excellent communication, both written and verbal

* STEM degree or similar equivalent qualifications

Desirable

* Working knowledge of docker and Kubernetes

* Knowledge of web security

* Basic understanding of API automation using python

Qualities:

* Team player

* Excellent communicator

* Attention to detail

* Problem solver

* Self-motivated

Package & discretionary benefits:

25 days annual leave plus an additional 2 days after 2 years’ service

5 days additional holiday purchase available

Private medical insurance

Heath cashback plan with Healthshield

Pension scheme

Life cover 4 x salary

Season ticket loan

Salary exchange benefits (ride2work, pension)

Subsidised gym membership

Employee referral scheme

Role will be subject to an employment screening process and will require security clearance
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed