Automation QA Engineer (UK-Only Remote Contract)
Posted 2 weeks ago by DoesQA
£200 Per day
Undetermined
Remote
United Kingdom
Summary: The Automation QA Engineer role at DoesQA is a full-time contract position focused on manual testing with an opportunity to develop automation skills. The successful candidate will work closely with customers to ensure comprehensive test coverage and contribute to the improvement of the DoesQA platform. This position requires a strong attention to detail and effective communication skills in a remote work environment. The role emphasizes collaboration and the ability to design scalable test strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Planning and executing thorough manual and exploratory tests
- Designing and maintaining automated test flows in DoesQA
- Creating reusable selectors using CSS and XPath
- Reporting bugs clearly and collaborating with developers on resolutions
- Continuously expanding test coverage in high-impact areas
- Becoming an expert in DoesQA and contributing feedback to improve the platform
Key Skills:
- Solid experience in manual testing
- Familiarity with automation testing concepts and workflows
- Proficiency in writing and troubleshooting CSS and XPath selectors
- Strong attention to detail and a quality-first mindset
- Great communication skills and the ability to explain issues clearly
- Familiarity with DoesQA (or a strong interest in learning it quickly)
- Self-driven and comfortable working in a remote, async-friendly environment
Salary (Rate): £200/day
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
About DoesQA
DoesQA is the most powerful solution in test automation, combining industry-leading features with a clean, intuitive user experience. Our platform helps modern development teams deliver exceptional test coverage with speed and confidence. We’re growing fast, and quality is at the heart of everything we do.
The Role
We’re looking for an experienced manual tester eager to build on their automation skills and grow into a DoesQA Automation QA Engineer. This is a full-time contract role for someone passionate about software quality and confident delivering large-scale test coverage using the right tools. In this role, you’ll work directly with DoesQA customers, acting as a trusted QA expert. You’ll gather testing requirements, design smart and scalable test strategies, and help teams get the most out of our platform. You may work independently or as part of a team of QA specialists, depending on the client and scope. You’ll combine hands-on testing with building and maintaining complex automated tests in DoesQA to ensure customers achieve broad, meaningful, and reliable coverage.
You’ll Be Responsible For:
- Planning and executing thorough manual and exploratory tests
- Designing and maintaining automated test flows in DoesQA
- Creating reusable selectors using CSS and XPath
- Reporting bugs clearly and collaborating with developers on resolutions
- Continuously expanding test coverage in high-impact areas
- Becoming an expert in DoesQA and contributing feedback to improve the platform
What You’ll Bring:
- Solid experience in manual testing
- Familiarity with automation testing concepts and workflows
- Proficiency in writing and troubleshooting CSS and XPath selectors
- Strong attention to detail and a quality-first mindset
- Great communication skills and the ability to explain issues clearly
- Familiarity with DoesQA (or a strong interest in learning it quickly)
- Self-driven and comfortable working in a remote, async-friendly environment
Why Join Us?
- £200/day with full-time hours
- 100% remote and flexible work environment
- Play a key role in delivering a high-quality, high-impact SaaS product
- Work with a team that values clarity, autonomy, and collaboration
- Opportunity to shape the QA approach at a fast-growing company