Quality Assurance Tester
About the job
Job Title: QA Tester (Manual & Automation)
Location: Remote, with infrequent travel to Newport, South Wales
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum (depending on experience) + Benefits
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role
We are collaborating with a cutting-edge PropTech company to assist them in finding a QA Tester (Manual & Automation) to join their growing IT and Development team.
This role offers the opportunity to ensure the quality of innovative software products through rigorous manual and automated testing. The company fosters a high-performing yet collaborative work environment, emphasizing professional growth and team-building activities, making it an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented QA professional.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform manual testing, including functional, UI, and exploratory testing.
- Plan, design, and execute test cases to ensure software quality.
- Track and report defects using tools like XRAY and JIRA.
- Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Selenium with Java, Maven, and TestNG/JUnit.
- Conduct cross-browser testing using tools like LambdaTest or BrowserStack.
- Debug and troubleshoot issues to identify root causes.
- Collaborate with development and product teams to ensure high-quality deliverables.
- Document test results and provide detailed reports.
Key Skills and Experience
- 3+ years’ experience in QA testing, with proficiency in both manual and automated testing.
- Automation Testing: Proficiency in Selenium with Java, Maven, and TestNG/JUnit.
- Test Management & Bug Tracking: Experience with XRAY, BrowserStack, and JIRA.
- Cross-Browser Testing: Familiarity with LambdaTest or BrowserStack.
- Programming: Knowledge of Java/C#, JavaScript, Node.js, HTML/CSS.
- API Testing: Experience with Postman.
- Relational Databases: Understanding of MySQL/PostgreSQL, PL/SQL, and JOINS.
- Version Control: Familiarity with Git/GitHub/Bitbucket.
- Soft Skills: Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and teamwork.
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Experience with JMeter for performance testing.
- Familiarity with AWS CodePipeline or Jenkins for CI/CD.
What Our Client Offers
- Flexible working – Remote role with occasional office visits.
- Generous leave policies – Including additional leave for your birthday month.
- Health and wellbeing benefits – Company sick pay and access to employee discount schemes.
- Career development opportunities – Ongoing training, development, and recognition programs.
- Professional development support – Full support for AWS training and certification programs.
- Collaborative and fun work environment – Regular team-building activities and charity fundraising events.
Working Hours:
Monday to Friday, 9 am – 5 pm.