Quality Assurance Test Engineer (790061)

Summary: The Quality Assurance Test Engineer role involves designing, developing, and maintaining automated test scripts, conducting API and performance testing, and performing manual testing as needed. The position requires collaboration with developers and product teams to identify and resolve defects while participating in Agile/SAFe ceremonies. The role is remote and focuses on ensuring comprehensive testing coverage and effective communication of testing progress. Candidates should have extensive experience in Quality Assurance and proficiency in various testing tools and methodologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Selenium and related frameworks.
• Conduct API testing and performance testing using JMeter.
• Perform manual testing when automation is not suitable, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
• Write and execute complex SQL queries (Oracle & MSSQL) for data validation and backend testing.
• Collaborate with developers and product teams to identify, document, and resolve defects.
• Provide clear communication on blockers, level of effort, and testing progress.
• Conduct regression testing to confirm defect remediation.
• Generate and present test coverage reports as needed.
• Participate in Agile/SAFe ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes.
• Demonstrate knowledge of SDLC, Java programming, and modern web browsers during hands-on evaluations.

Key Skills:

• Currently employed in a Quality Assurance role.
• 5-7 years of prior, continual experience in Quality Assurance roles.
• Strong, approaching expert-level, proficiency in Selenium (UI automation).
• JMeter (performance/load testing).
• API Testing.
• SQL (Oracle & MSSQL).
• Manual Testing.
• Ability to determine when automation vs. manual testing is appropriate.
• Solid understanding of SDLC, Agile/SAFe methodologies, and testing best practices.
• Familiarity with Java for automation scripting.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Salary (Rate): £52.50 hourly

City: undetermined

Country: undetermined

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT