Windows QA Engineer (IT Systems & Endpoint Management)

Windows QA Engineer (IT Systems & Endpoint Management)

Posted Today by Simple Solutions

Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
Remote

Summary: We are looking for a detail-oriented Windows QA Engineer with expertise in IT systems and endpoint management. This role focuses on quality assurance within Windows environments, ensuring system reliability and performance. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with software validation, OS deployments, and endpoint management solutions. This position is fully remote and offers a contract-to-hire employment mode.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and execute test plans and test cases for Windows-based applications and systems.
  • Validate software packages, installations, upgrades, and configurations in Windows environments.
  • Perform QA validation on endpoint management solutions, including Microsoft Intune deployments.
  • Test and troubleshoot Windows OS deployments and task sequence issues across multiple versions (Windows 10/11, Windows Server).
  • Support and validate VM environments, including provisioning, configuration, and testing.
  • Install, configure, and troubleshoot Hyper-V environments and virtual machines.
  • Validate file system operations, permissions, and enterprise file management processes.
  • Perform regression, functional, and system testing across enterprise IT workflows.
  • Document defects clearly and work with development to drive resolution.
  • Support automation initiatives where applicable to improve QA efficiency.

Key Skills:

  • 3 6+ years of experience in QA Engineering with strong Windows ecosystem exposure.
  • Hands-on experience building OS deployment images and task sequences for Windows 10/11 and Windows Server.
  • Experience with Microsoft Intune or similar endpoint/device management platforms.
  • Strong knowledge of software packaging, installation, and troubleshooting.
  • Experience working with virtual machines and virtualization platforms.
  • Practical experience with Hyper-V installation, configuration, and support.
  • Background in IT Helpdesk or Desktop Support environments.
  • Solid understanding of file systems, permissions, and enterprise file management.
  • Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Salary (Rate): £36,000 yearly

City: undetermined

Country: undetermined

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Position: Windows QA Engineer (IT Systems & Endpoint Management)

Location: 100% REMOTE

Employment mode: Contract to hire

Overview:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically strong Windows QA Engineer with hands-on experience in IT systems, endpoint management, and Windows environments. This role blends quality assurance with IT support expertise, ensuring reliability, performance, and usability across Windows-based systems and infrastructure.

What You Will Own:

  • Design, develop, and execute test plans and test cases for Windows-based applications and systems.
  • Validate software packages, installations, upgrades, and configurations in Windows environments.
  • Perform QA validation on endpoint management solutions, including Microsoft Intune deployments.
  • Test and troubleshoot Windows OS deployments and task sequence issues across multiple versions (Windows 10/11, Windows Server).
  • Support and validate VM environments, including provisioning, configuration, and testing.
  • Install, configure, and troubleshoot Hyper-V environments and virtual machines.
  • Validate file system operations, permissions, and enterprise file management processes.
  • Perform regression, functional, and system testing across enterprise IT workflows.
  • Document defects clearly and work with development to drive resolution.
  • Support automation initiatives where applicable to improve QA efficiency.

Required Qualifications:

  • 3 6+ years of experience in QA Engineering with strong Windows ecosystem exposure.
  • Hands-on experience building OS deployment images and task sequences for Windows 10/11 and Windows Server.
  • Experience with Microsoft Intune or similar endpoint/device management platforms.
  • Strong knowledge of software packaging, installation, and troubleshooting.
  • Experience working with virtual machines and virtualization platforms.
  • Practical experience with Hyper-V installation, configuration, and support.
  • Background in IT Helpdesk or Desktop Support environments.
  • Solid understanding of file systems, permissions, and enterprise file management.
  • Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Background:

  • Experience with test automation tools or scripting (PowerShell preferred).
  • Familiarity with Azure-based environments and cloud-managed endpoints.
  • Exposure to security practices, patching, and vulnerability validation.
  • Experience in enterprise IT environments supporting multiple users/endpoints.
  • Windows deployment processes
  • Endpoint Management (Intune)