Quality Assurance Engineer

Newcastle FULL TIME £26,000 - £35,000 / Year
(£2,166 - £2,916 / Month)

Job Description

Join our team as a Quality Assurance Engineer where you'll employ your testing expertise to maintain and improve the quality of our applications. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to implement best practices in testing and ensure that software meets functional and performance requirements. Your keen attention to detail and analytical skills will be key to identifying defects and suggesting enhancements.

Responsibilities

  • Engage in daily stand-ups and sprint planning sessions with Agile teams.
  • Perform exploratory testing to uncover potential issues early in the development cycle.
  • Ensure compliance with company testing standards and procedures.
  • Train junior testers and share knowledge of testing methodologies.
  • Continuously improve testing processes and suggest enhancements to existing practices.

Requirements

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • Relevant certifications in software testing (e.g., ISTQB) are a plus
Experience
  • 3+ years of experience in software testing with a focus on quality assurance practices.
Technical Skills
  • Selenium
  • JIRA
Soft Skills
  • Analytical thinking
  • Communication
Certifications
  • ISTQB Certified Tester
  • Certified Agile Tester
Languages
  • English: Fluent

Advantageous

  • Experience with performance testing tools: Familiarity with tools such as JMeter.
  • Knowledge of programming languages such as Java or Python: Ability to write scripts for automation.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary with performance bonuses
  • Health and wellness benefits
  • Flexible working hours and hybrid working options
  • Professional development and training opportunities

Company Culture

  • Innovation: We encourage innovation and creativity in our approach to problem-solving.
  • Team Collaboration: Our environment fosters teamwork and collaboration across all levels.
  • Diversity and Inclusion: We are committed to inclusivity and value diverse perspectives.
Status: Closed