Windows QA Engineer (IT Systems & Endpoint Management)
Posted 1 day ago by Simple Solutions
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
Remote
Summary: We are looking for a Windows QA Engineer with 5-8 years of experience in IT systems and endpoint management. This remote role combines quality assurance with IT support, focusing on the reliability and performance of Windows-based systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in Windows environments and a strong understanding of QA processes. The position is contract-to-hire, emphasizing a detail-oriented approach to ensure usability across various systems.
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): £45
City: undetermined
Country: undetermined
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Position: Windows QA Engineer (IT Systems & Endpoint Management)
Location: 100% REMOTE
Employment mode: Contract-to-hire position
Customer domain: Cybersecurity and IT automation
Overview:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically strong Windows QA Engineer with 5-8 years experience and 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.
About the Role:
Client is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Windows QA Engineer with a strong background 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)