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Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented QA Engineer to join our innovative technology team. In this role, you will be instrumental in ensuring the quality, functionality, and performance of our software products through rigorous testing and analysis. Your expertise will help drive continuous improvement, streamline release cycles, and uphold the highest standards of software quality assurance. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work across diverse projects, utilizing cutting-edge tools and methodologies to deliver exceptional user experiences.
Duties
- Develop, execute, and maintain comprehensive test cases and test plans based on detailed requirements gathering and analysis.
- Perform various testing types including functional, system, user acceptance, performance, load, and regression testing to validate software features and identify issues.
- Automate test cases using tools such as Selenium, TestNG, Cucumber, and integrate them into CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins or GitLab for continuous testing.
- Conduct root cause analysis to troubleshoot defects, identify underlying issues in code or system configurations, and collaborate with development teams for timely resolution.
- Execute API testing using REST and SOAP protocols; validate web services and ensure seamless integration across systems.
- Support release management processes by verifying software builds, coordinating with DevOps teams using tools like Maven, Ant, TFS, or Azure DevOps.
- Participate in Agile/Scrum methodologies by contributing to sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives to enhance team productivity.
- Maintain detailed documentation of test cases, defect reports in Jira or HP ALM, and ensure traceability throughout the SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle).
Qualifications
- Proven experience in software testing with a strong understanding of SDLC methodologies such as Waterfall and Agile/Scrum frameworks.
- Proficiency in test automation tools including Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, Cucumber, and scripting languages like Python or JavaScript.
- Hands-on experience with continuous integration tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI/CD pipelines for automated testing workflows.
- Solid knowledge of APIs (REST/SOAP), web services architecture (SOA), and related testing techniques.
- Familiarity with programming languages such as Java, C#, Python, C++, or PHP for debugging and troubleshooting purposes.
- Strong understanding of databases including MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server, MongoDB or DB2; experience with JDBC/PL/SQL is a plus.
- Experience working with version control systems like GitHub, GitLab or SVN; familiarity with issue tracking tools such as Jira or TFS is preferred.
- Knowledge of operating systems including Windows and Linux; experience with cloud platforms like AWS or Azure is advantageous.
- Excellent analytical skills for data analysis and root cause investigation; ability to interpret complex technical requirements into effective test strategies.
- Effective communication skills to collaborate across cross-functional teams including developers, business analysts, and technical support staff.
Join us to be part of a passionate team committed to delivering top-tier software solutions! Your expertise will help shape the future of our products while advancing your career in a fast-paced environment that values innovation and quality excellence.
Pay: £38,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- UK visa sponsorship
Work Location: Remote